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.

Skiing Moguls in VerbierRoddy Willis

Master Moguls: Ski Like a Pro in 6 Steps

Skiing moguls can be challenging, but with practice and some tips, you can improve your skills and enjoy this type of skiing. Here…
Snow is coming to town

Snow is coming to town (Verbier)

Brace yourselves, Verbier is set to experience a massive dump of snow this weekend! Temperatures will drop significantly and the…

When Can We Expect Snow in Verbier?

 So far this winter, ski enthusiasts have been treated to a little bit of snow and a whole lot of rain in Verbier. As frustrating…
Snowberry VerbierRoddy Willis

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 22-23

Verbier Extreme Weather Those that know me well, will know I always find reasons to predict the biggest winter ever is coming to…
Get Powder Done

Powder For The Few!

Powder For The Few #GetPowderDone I’ve woken up in the middle of the night to the reassuring noise of snowploughs clearing…
New In Verbier Winter 2019- 20

What’s New in Verbier for Winter Season 19-20

New In Verbier Winter 2019 - 20 What is new in Verbier for this winter? Every year I do a little round up of what is new in Verbier…
Snow Forecast

It’s starting…. Winter is coming

Snow in Verbier this weekend!  
Telegraph Travel Ski Section

Roddy Willis Mentioned In The Weekend Telegraph Travel

A wee mention in the press this weekend. It's always tricky for an independent ski instructor to compete with the big Verbier ski…
Verbier Snow prediction 19 - 20

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 19 -20

Verbier Snow Prediction Winter 19 -20 If you are a regular visitor to my Verbier Ski Blog, you’ll know that each summer - autumn…
Savoleyres Ski Lift Accessed Powder

Savoleyres Bubble Lift Verbier – What is the Gossip?

Savoleyres Bubble Lift – What is the deal? This week’s blog is about the Savoleyres bubble lift. It is not long since the end…
Mont Fort in back ground

Mont Fort

Mont Fort Verbier Mont Fort is the highest point of the Verbier ski area. It is popular for skiing in winter and in the summer for…
Summer skiing in Verbier

Summer Skiing Verbier 2019

Will Verbier Open for Summer skiing? The winter ski season has ended. However, the snow just keeps on coming. This morning May 12th…

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Artist rendering of the planned Pissevache Chargerat six-seater chairlift project in Bruson by Bartholet Maschinenbau AG.Bartholet Maschinenbau AG

What Happened to the Six-Blanc Chairlift Project in Bruson?

What Happened to the Six-Blanc Chairlift Project in Bruson? For a while, the rumours about a new Six-Blanc chairlift in Bruson felt…
Advanced skier skiing powder snow in Verbier during a private coaching sessionRoddy Willis

Why Good Skiers Still Take Lessons in Verbier

Why Good Skiers Still Take Lessons in Verbier One of the biggest misconceptions in skiing is that lessons are only for beginners. In…
Two skiers in Verbier beside signs comparing independent ski instructors and ski schools with snowy Swiss Alps in the background.Roddy Willis

Booking Ski Lessons in Verbier: Independent Ski Instructors vs Ski Schools

Booking Ski Lessons in Verbier: Independents vs Ski Schools Most people booking ski lessons in Verbier assume one simple thing. If…
Private ski instructor skiing with clients in Verbier on a sunny winter dayRoddy Willis

What a Week With a Private Ski Instructor in Verbier Actually Looks Like

What a Week With a Private Ski Instructor in Verbier Actually Looks Like Most people book a ski holiday to Verbier around the hotel,…