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.

Powder Skiing in Verbier

Another Epic Powder Day in Verbier

This winter ski season has produce the goods again - If you are interested in taking your skiing from the piste to the powder then…
Savoleyres Powder

Verbier Snow – Powder Day

Emma finds fresh tracks - It's a Pow-E-der day. This winter has been amazing with many days of great cold snow. Today the clouds…
Highest Level Swiss Ski Instructor Badge

How to choose a ski instructor

Choosing Ski Instructors in Verbier Ski Instructors come in many types, shapes and sizes! With varying levels of ability and customer…
Verbier Half Term

Half term skiing in Verbier

Half term skiing and ski lessons in Verbier What is half term skiing like in Verbier? Roddy Willis answers a few questions about…
Pow Pow Verbier

Bluebird Powder Day December 11 2018

Today in Verbier - Say no more....
Ski Instructor Roddy Willis gives the low down on waps

More Wasps = More Snow | Verbier Snow Prediction for Winter 2018-19

Verbier Snow Prediction| More Wasps = More Snow? This summer’s high temperatures and sustained warm weather have led to a plague…
Gordon and Florence Tropical Storms

Gordon and Florence | Verbier Snow Predictions Winter 2018/19

Verbier Snow Prediction Climate change potentially is very bad for humanity. Extreme weather events. Last year we experienced one…
The real me (Roddy Willis) skiing the bumps in Zermatt

A brief history of time… 35 ski seasons later and still loving skiing and the mountains

In 1986 I had my first attempt at Higher Education, after a term and a half my tutors thought it best we part company… that was…
#Verbierrammassage 2017

Verbier Ski Piste | The Big Clean Up

‘Come and help us clean up the mountains we all love: let's collect all the rubbish that doesn't belong there!’ Well that’s what…
V E R B I E R Selfie at Ruinette

VERBIER Skiing & The Biggest Selfie

Le premier Gigaselfie de Suisse est aux Ruinettes V E R B I E R Tous à vos smartphones! Depuis cette fin de semaine, la station…

Verbier Snow Report January 2017

Yes, my snow and piste report from Verbier has been a little bit like the propaganda from your local dictator – There is no revolution…
Snowspiracy - Looking back to Verbier from Bruson

Snowspiracy – Where is the Snow? – Snow Conspiracy Theory

Snowspiracy - Where is the snow? Here at Snowquarters we are discussing a potential snowspiracy. I am still taking my daily security…

Need some ski advice?

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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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…
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…