Reviews

Johan H.

Off Piste Lesson I try to go with Roddy in Verbier every year. He is by far the best Guide/instructor I have ever... read moreI try to go with Roddy in Verbier every year. He is by far the best Guide/instructor I have ever come across. I like to go off-piste and he knows all the right places and always manages to improve my technique. My girlfriend who is beginner/intermediate goes with him in the piste and she has had a remarkable improvement the last few years thanks to Roddy. read less

Deborah B.

Verbier Ski Lessons ‘We had a great week skiing with Roddy’s expert assistance. Amongst the group there was a huge range of abilities... read more‘We had a great week skiing with Roddy’s expert assistance. Amongst the group there was a huge range of abilities and levels of confidence and Roddy adapted to all these various requirements, kindly swapping between us all to give us the relevant advice. By the end of the week the complete beginner was up the mountain and the most fearful had done a fair number of black runs!! Many thanks for all your help. Deborah and family. read less

Danielle N.

NLP Ski Lessons I spent several adult years trying to learn to ski, with a variety of instructors, some of them fabulous. But... read moreI spent several adult years trying to learn to ski, with a variety of instructors, some of them fabulous. But I always came home with aching neck muscles from grimacing in terror at the top of the pistes. Then I met Roddy, who is very laid back and wears great hats.



Roddy's NLP-based motivational technique is at once intellectually fascinating and startlingly effective. With Roddy, I finally learned to ski without fear. Nothing is ever "steep\", just \"fun\" or \"slightly more challenging\"! I have returned to Verbier several times to have lessons - or rather confidence injections - with Roddy, despite liking other resorts much better.



I have lost count of the number of friends to whom I have recommended Roddy and they all love him to bits. He totally turned my skiing around in a long weekend and he can do the same for you. Especially if you want to learn to ski moguls, because he is exceptionally good at that. I wish I had learned to ski with him from the very beginning as I would have saved a lot of money!



Roddy is also good at drawing diagrams in the snow with the end of his pole to explain how skis and turns work. That drove me crackers once I'd got a bit cocky and just wanted to ski fast. But for any Discovery type males interested in \"how stuff works\" it is pretty compelling.



Finally, Roddy is a charming, clever, funny, interesting (but modest) and entrepreneurial individual to spend time with, which to my mind is extremely important. given how much time one is likely to spend on ski lifts or eating lunch with one's ski instructor. read less

Noel M.

Off Piste Verbier My family and I have been skiing in Verbier for 15 years and have stayed with Roddy regardless of which... read moreMy family and I have been skiing in Verbier for 15 years and have stayed with Roddy regardless of which company he has been with. Roddy is an amazing off piste guide who will motivate you to improve, most importantly he takes zero risks when it comes to safety, his knowledge of the area has made him very wise, he knows when and when not to venture out. read less

Rupert W.

I ski pretty well but I always ski better after a lesson with Roddy. He is clearly a phenomenal skier... read moreI ski pretty well but I always ski better after a lesson with Roddy. He is clearly a phenomenal skier - which helps, but he clearly likes teaching it too which also helps, and I just get better as a result. I have no idea how he sees it all so quickly - but he does - it's a bit Jedi. I've skied with him for nearly ten years now and got a great deal from it and had a lot of fun. So if he is setting up his new ski school then I am there - unless they wear peach in which case I'm not. In fact I would be. read less

Julie C.

  Roddy is fantastic...best ski instructor in Verbier!

Anthony C.

His results speak for themselves Roddy is one of the best ski coaches I have encountered during my long involvement with the sport. His personal... read moreRoddy is one of the best ski coaches I have encountered during my long involvement with the sport. His personal skiing expertise is matched with truly insightful coaching skills and a desire to ensure that each and every client gets the most out of their time with him. His results speak for themselves. read less

Stephen S.

bloody good instructor.

especially if you have a bit of a tecchy mind, i suspect...

Jane B.

Having missed most of the last two seasons due to injury, I booked a piste lesson with Roddy to avoid... read moreHaving missed most of the last two seasons due to injury, I booked a piste lesson with Roddy to avoid developing any bad habits at the start of this season.
I had a fantastic lesson and enjoyed it so much I booked a second lesson the next day. Roddy achieved a great balance of 'theory' and practical exercises and at the end of the second day I was skiing pistes I had gritted my teeth on before! And without thinking about it! Now have a great 'toolkit' to get down most runs. Looking forward to more snow to have another lesson on 'steeps' and 'powder'. Thanks Roddy I had a great weekend! read less

James K.

Had 2 private sessions skiing with Roddy as a couple of different abilities and experience. They were a brilliant experience.... read moreHad 2 private sessions skiing with Roddy as a couple of different abilities and experience. They were a brilliant experience. Having listened carefully to what we wanted we arrived to a really well thought out and bespoke sessions on piste and off piste. He analysed our technique and went through some drills that we were then able put into practice. Got a lot from this and have continued using his advice and observation of my technique to keep trying to use it. Have used several instructors previously and Roddy was by far the best. experience. read less

Richard B.

Brilliant friendly and expert bespoke service Brilliant friendly and expert bespoke service from start to finish. We were coached by Roddy for the best part... read moreBrilliant friendly and expert bespoke service from start to finish. We were coached by Roddy for the best part of a week, very clear tuition and our level of progress was way beyond what we hoped for as new skiers. read less

Maggie E.

Thank you Roddy From having stomach ace for being so nervous and scared when skiing, to feeling more and more confident, and most... read moreFrom having stomach ace for being so nervous and scared when skiing, to feeling more and more confident, and most of all, having really fun and enjoying myself in the ski-slope. This is all thanks to the best instructor in the world! Roddy there is no one better than you - you have tough me so much and I'm really thankful! Can't wait for next time, soon we go off-piste!! read less

Ian &.

Roddy was very enthusiastic and really made the most of every minute of our lesson. He made as feel relaxed... read moreRoddy was very enthusiastic and really made the most of every minute of our lesson. He made as feel relaxed but also challenged, and gave us lots of tips to continue to work on, after the lesson finished. It was refreshing to see how much attention he paid to our individual learning styles; trying to tailor-make his explanation and advice to maximise our progress. read less

Victoria M.

The BEST ski instructor in Verbier! I’ve had ski lessons with a number of different ski instructors and Roddy was by far the BEST. He understood... read moreI’ve had ski lessons with a number of different ski instructors and Roddy was by far the BEST. He understood my anxieties after having a skiing accident and he was patient and informative in our lessons. He understood quickly that it was important for me to understand why I needed to make certain movements to improve my skiing. Not only did Roddy improve my skiing but also my mindset about skiing and above all, skiing became fun again! read less

Lucy B.

Another fabulous day on the mountain This is my third lesson with Roddy and I am thoroughly enjoying acquiring new skills.
I am writing this as... read moreThis is my third lesson with Roddy and I am thoroughly enjoying acquiring new skills.
I am writing this as I soak my aching muscles in a hot bath after another fabulous day on the mountain working very under-used muscles!
The lessons are hard work but great fun and I can really feel myself improving. Even though we have been concentrating on one area I want to improve, Roddy has managed to keep the lessons interesting and fun. He is very good at managing my own personal frustrations and patiently bringing me through it. I am really noticing my skiing style changing for the better.
Roddy also enjoys pushing me out of my comfort zone and giving me the confidence to follow him....even when that means jumping off something I would never have considered before! read less

Dara W.

Patient, professional, proficient and articulate instructor Roddy is a very personable, patient, professional, proficient and articulate instructor. He is an excellent communicator. Training with Roddy helped... read moreRoddy is a very personable, patient, professional, proficient and articulate instructor. He is an excellent communicator. Training with Roddy helped me to address flaws in my skiing, to achieve a higher standard of skiing and progressively to acquire the skills needed to become more competent and confident in my own ability. His mentoring also helped me to hone my self-motivation skills, taught me a lot about the power of positive thinking and gave me new perspectives on how to maximise my potential in skiing and other ventures. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a skiing/mental performance coach. read less