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.

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…
Skiers beware - this is the sign at the top of Tortin

Tortin – Verbier Ski Itinerary

Good Skiers Only! Tortin is probably the best known of the Verbier and 4 Valllees itineraries. It is a rite of passage for many…
Savoleyres looking down to Verbier

Off Piste Regulations – Verbier

  Swiss Federal Ordinance for Activities of Risk What are the laws for mountain professionals working in Switzerland? The answers…
Content Ski Clients

Finding the Cheapest Ski Lessons in Verbier

Best-value-for-money ski lessons in Verbier Verbier is one of the top ski resorts in the world and is a fantastic ski holiday…
Helen Parker La Chaux - Epic

Verbier Beginner Ski Lessons

  Mastering La Chaux Verbier after 4 hours skiing The power of a positive mental approach and some good base-level-fitness…
Another great powder day in Verbier

Verbier Powder

Another amazing week in Verbier - Empty slopes and great snow.     

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Child learning to ski in Verbier during a half-term ski holiday, highlighting the challenges of beginner ski lesson logistics and meeting points.Roddy Willis

Verbier Ski Lessons for Children: The Mistake Many Families Make at Half Term

Verbier Ski Lessons for Children: Avoid This Mistake During Half Term Most families booking ski lessons in Verbier assume all ski…
How much do ski lessons cost in Verbier? Skier overlooking Verbier with the message "Don't follow the sheep" highlighting the value of local knowledge and private ski lessons.Roddy Willis

How Much Do Ski Lessons in Verbier Really Cost? (And What Are You Actually Paying For?)

"How much do private ski lessons cost in Verbier?" It's one of the questions I'm asked most often. The answer is easy enough. Depending…
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…