Friends and Partners

My friends and partners page – Hopefully here is everything you need to find and know to make your trip to Verbier the very best experience.

Off Piste Performance Courses Chamonix

All Mountain Performance

Off Piste Performance Ski Courses Chamonix

Mark Gear is leading off-piste ski instructors with years of experience teaching all-mountain skiing in Chamonix and across Europe. Mark is a (BASI 4 ISTD instructor) and runs All Mountain Performance in Chamonix specialising in off-piste ski courses.

Hand made beanies Chopper's Bonnets

Chopper’s Bonnets

Exclusive Handmade Beanies

One of the biggest secrets in Verbier – Who exactly is Chopper’s Bonnets? Exclusive custom-made beanies, individually hand crafted one off designs – If you want to get your hands (head) on one of these unique beanies then hit me up with an email.

Shoes foe Gentlemen

Matthew Cookson

Paris & London. Classic & modern. Timeless & contemporary. Artisan & Luxury.

Matthew Cookson. Shoes for gentlemen in Paris. You’ll find his shops on the Left Bank and the Right. And also find his hand-made products in famous stores around the world.

Val d'Isere Ski Instructor Richard Harrison

Ski Dreams

Val d’Isere Ski School

Whether you’re a first-time skier or an expert…whether you want to learn new skills or techniques…whether you seek guiding & adventure, fast track your way there with off piste lessons & guiding in Val d’Isere and enjoy the magic, art & exhilaration of skiing.

Alpine Answers Ski Travel Agents

Alpine Answers

Specialist Ski Holiday Travel Agents

Alpine Answers is a specialist ski holiday company and winter sports ski travel agency based in Battersea, London. Established in 1992 (and under the same management ever since) they know the Alps and North America better than anyone on the planet. They’ve booked tens of thousands of ski holidays and will probably know your next trip’s needs even before you do!

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.

Latest Updates

Autumn bike ride above Verbier before the first snow of winter 2026/27

Snow Prediction Verbier Winter 2026/27: Quick Update

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CHF price per centimetre of Verbier snowfall based on six-day 4 Vallées lift pass prices

Verbier Lift Passes: Is It or Isn’t It Snovalue?

Every autumn, normally around the same time we start getting excited about the first snow forecast, another number appears that…
Powder skiing above Verbier in deep fresh snow

Manifesting the biggest winter in Verbier

I have just ordered a new pair of rather large powder skis. Nordica Unleashed 108s in 191cm, which is quite a lot of ski and probably…
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…