Reviews

helen p.

Roddy is a superb ski instructor. A natural teacher he makes the difficult easy, and as a beginner he gave... read moreRoddy is a superb ski instructor. A natural teacher he makes the difficult easy, and as a beginner he gave me the confidence to ski and also enjoy myself rather than being totally terrified! Thank you Roddy. 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 -

Freddie T.

BASI Level 2 Coaching Roddy is a talented instructor, with a wealth of experience. He trained me for my BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor... read moreRoddy is a talented instructor, with a wealth of experience. He trained me for my BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Examination in just four three hour private lessons, he taught me using a variety of teaching techniques that were clear and easy to apply to my skiing. The transformation to my technique during a short period was incredible. Thank you for all your help and support, I couldn't have passed the Level 2 without you. Freddie 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 -

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 -

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 -

julie c.

Roddy is fantastic! We could not have asked for a better instructor to ski with at Verbier!!! He... read moreRoddy is fantastic! We could not have asked for a better instructor to ski with at Verbier!!! He took us to terrain that we would have never been able to find ourselves, helped us ski better and provided an overall amazing ski experience! Only wish we had more than three days, but we will definitely go back to Verbier to ski with Roddy next season! read less -

Riley S.

My wife and I had a fantastic two sessions with Roddy in March 2019. While confident on-piste, we were quite... read moreMy wife and I had a fantastic two sessions with Roddy in March 2019. While confident on-piste, we were quite new to off-piste in the alps. Roddy was an excellent instructor helping us improve our form on powder, giving us advice on the best areas to ski and even great recommendations for restaurants.

Roddy was very friendly and a great guide. He was able to balance challenging us on new more difficult routes without us feeling uncomfortable or out of our league which we really appreciated.

If you're in Verbier, be sure to get a day or two with Roddy. read less -

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 -

Julie C.

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Lucy B.

Ironing out bad habits Having not had any ski lessons since I was a child I decided it was time for me to try... read moreHaving not had any ski lessons since I was a child I decided it was time for me to try and take my skiing to the next level and iron out some bad habits. I took a few lessons with different ski instructors over the season but today I felt that I struck gold with Roddy. My lesson was really excellent and he really focused on my problems and got me to understand them in a way that meant it was easier to understand how to correct them. Roddy is an extremely experienced but also patient instructor. The main thing I noticed, which made Roddy differ from other instructors, was his marvellous ability to adjust his teaching method to suit the way I learn. It really made all the difference and I came away from the lesson feeling positive about my skiing; confident how to go out on my own and practise my new skills but most importantly I didn't leave frustrated. I would highly recommend Roddy if you are looking for skiing lessons in Verbier. read less -

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 -

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 -

Alexander M.

I had a lesson with Roddy in early March 2019. I had not skied for 7 years and as... read moreI had a lesson with Roddy in early March 2019. I had not skied for 7 years and as such was a bit nervous.

I need not have been.

Roddy was amazing - friendly and a great teacher. Within only a few runs I was back to my usual confident (if poor) skiing and really enjoying being back on the scopes.

Roddy then challenged me on harder runs and it was a great three hours, at the end of which the improvement in both my technique and enjoyment was immense.

I will definitely return to Verbier for many things, but one of them is so I can have another lesson with Roddy. read less -

Alex M.

Committed and thoughtful instructor Roddy is a committed and thoughtful instructor with an instinct for your needs and the insights which will ensure that... read moreRoddy is a committed and thoughtful instructor with an instinct for your needs and the insights which will ensure that you achieve your potential. I unreservedly endorse him. 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 -