Verbier Ski Blog

Verbier Ski Blog

News, Views, Gossip & Epic Ramblings About Verbier

My Verbier Ski Blog is a small space on the internet where you can find Verbier Insider knowledge. Snow reports, my random Snow Predictions, Verbier restaurant gossip, and anything that floats my powder skis on an epic powder day. If you want to write something ‘Verbier’ and have it published here, then please do contact me.

Private ski lessons in Verbier with hotel pickup near the slopes and Médran lifts

Staying in a Verbier Hotel and Looking for a Ski Instructor?

Staying in a Verbier Hotel and Looking for a Ski Instructor? Verbier has some of the best hotels in the Alps, from luxury ski-in ski-out…
MontagnePro registration QR code for Verbier ski instructor Roddy Willis

Verbier Ski Instructor | Qualified & Registered on MontagnePro

Verbier Ski Instructor If you are booking a Verbier ski instructor, one of the most important things to check is that they are legally…
Things to do in Verbier Switzerland mountain view with #Verbier sign and snowy AlpsRoddy Willis
Boss des Bosses 2026 poster in Verbier featuring bold yellow retro lettering on purple background with mogul ski theme and sponsor logos.

Boss des Bosses Comes to Verbier – Be There or Be Square

Mark the date: Wednesday 18 March 2026. Boss des Bosses returns to Verbier for its 30th edition, and it’s lining up to be one…
Skiing in Verbier near Tortin in the 4 Vallées with alpine views and ski lifts in SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

Ski Lessons in Verbier: A Complete Guide for American Visitors

Ski Lessons in Verbier: A Complete Guide for American Visitors Located in Switzerland, Verbier is very different from a typical…
Panoramic winter view from Ruinettes in Verbier looking towards Mont Blanc, showing early-season snow coverage and clear Alpine conditions.Roddy Willis

Wednesday 17th December 2025 in Verbier – Making the Most of Early-Season Conditions

Conditions in Verbier are holding up well at the moment. While it hasn’t snowed for a little while, there is enough snow to ski…
Sunlit fresh snow and mountain ridges in Val d’Isère during early-season skiing.

Val d’Isère – December 2025

Warm-Up Weekend with Ski Weekend Returning to Val d’Isère to guide and teach for a Ski Weekend trip was something really special.…
Skier standing on a snowy ridge in Verbier overlooking the Swiss Alps under a blue sky, holding skis and preparing to ski down the mountain.

Chasing Turns in Verbier – Riding with Original+ & FW Forward Outdoor

There’s something special about a bluebird day in Verbier — endless alpine views, stacked peaks, and terrain that invites you…
Skiers riding a chairlift at Lac des Vaux in Verbier on the first weekend of the 2025/26 winter season, surrounded by fresh early snow.Roddy Willis

Verbier Winter 2025/26: Early Season Turns, Fresh Snow & The Lifts Are Rolling

Verbier Winter 2025/26: The Lifts Are Rolling! 🎿 Today marked the first day of the new winter ski season in Verbier, and what…
TNew Savoleyres telemixte ski lift Verbier under construction ahead of Winter 2025–2026 ski season.

What’s New in Verbier Winter 2025–2026?

What’s New in Verbier Winter 2025–2026? The biggest news in Verbier this season is that the long-standing restaurant at Les…

Hit the Slopes and Celebrate at Snow Pride Verbier

Hit the Slopes and Celebrate at Snow Pride Verbier! Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with skiing, music, and…

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If you need help choosing which private ski lessons is for you please get in touch – I’d be happy to chat about skiing and Verbier.

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Tropical beach hero image illustrating the importance of booking Verbier ski lessons early when planning a winter ski holiday.Roddy Willis

Why Booking a Ski Instructor Early in Verbier Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights

Why Booking Ski Lessons Early Makes a Bigger Difference Than Booking Early Flights It's probably over 35°C where you're reading…
Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026-27 featuring powder skiing in Verbier, snowberries, wasps and Roddy Willis's annual long-range snow forecast.Roddy Willis

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 2026–27

Super El Niño Joins the Roddy Forecasting System If you are a regular reader of my Verbier ski blog, you will know that every summer…
Epic Pass and Verbier 4 Vallées ski passes with powder skiing in Verbier, SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier

Why Americans With an Epic Pass Should Ski Verbier A few years ago, most American skiers would probably not even have considered…
Skier skiing off piste powder near piste in Verbier Savoleyres SwitzerlandRoddy Willis

In Bounds vs Off-Piste: What Americans Often Misunderstand in Verbier

Why American Skiers Get Caught Out in Verbier (And How to Avoid It) Every winter I see exactly the same thing happen in Verbier. An…