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Verbier Ski Instructor

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Welcome to my website. I’m Roddy Willis, an experienced Verbier ski instructor, certified to highest levels in Switzerland, offering private ski lessons in Verbier to skiers of every level and ability. I’ve been skiing in the Alps since the 1980s and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to my ski lessons.

Book with me and you’ll receive the highest standard of ski tuition delivered with enthusiasm and passion – exactly what you’d expect from an experienced ski instructor who loves the mountains.

We’ll work together to help you achieve your skiing goals and make the very most of your days on the slopes, on or off the piste.

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On Piste Ski Lessons

Whether you are totally new to snow, have just recently caught the skiing bug or a seasoned professional let me help you achieve your goals. I offer ski lessons in Verbier for all levels of skiers.

Off Piste Ski Lessons

If you are looking to venture Off Piste for the first time or an addicted Powder Hound? Let me help you find your Off Piste adventures in Verbier and the 4 Vallees.

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  • I have been fortunate to have Roddy as a guide & instructor for many years and I can safely say he is one of the best in Europe.
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    Mattias L.
    3/10/2023
    Roddy did wonders for my confidence. Very clear technical advice that transformed my skiing in just a few hours.
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    Sally G.
    3/10/2022
  • Roddy is hands down the best ski instructor I’ve had!! I see an improvement with every lesson - no doubt thanks to his way of explaining things, reassurance, and cool and calm approach! He’s a natural teacher. Skiing with him is always fun, and his encouragement has pushed me to do things I would have never had the confidence to do otherwise. Anyone who’s thinking about skiing in Verbier, needs a Roddy! Whether as an instructor or a guide, he’s your man!
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    SaraRoberts27
    2/25/2024
    My 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.
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    Riley S.
    3/10/2020
  • Best ski instruction I've ever had! I'm a reasonable strong, off-piste skier - skied for years including working ski seasons and absolutely love it. Roddy is a fantastic professional skiing instructor having taught all his life. He really helped me to progress by breaking down many old bad habits. His instruction was clear and clarified a lot of skiing-position myths. He checks for understanding, passionate about enabling his pupils to improv, patient with questions and fun interesting company. Having been in Verbier for 15 years he knows the ski area on and off piste tremendously well so offers a fantastic days teaching and skiing. The only concern is if he is available when you are. My recommendation - If you can find a space in his diary when you are there book it asap and start looking forward to a great day.
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    Suzannah V.
    3/10/2019
    Roddy 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!
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    julie c.
    3/10/2019
  • Roddy was extremely patient, knowledgeable and kind! Highly recommend for all standards of skiers! Thank you so much! Lily and Em Lovell
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    Em L.
    2/23/2025
    I have just returned from a ski trip to Verbier, and our group of 7 Canadians hired Roddy Willis to guide us. What a wonderful experience being guided on this massive mountain. Roddy took us to some pristine slopes, while also making reservations at absolutely wonderful Swiss restaurants for lunch. Not only does Roddy lead with expertise, but he shared Switzerlands history, including such interesting topics as taxation, citizenship, and mountain customs. He is a very knowledgeable person, but don't be mistaken, his legs are like steel, and he will keep any group focused on skiing, leaving - where you are - to him. A definite must if you just want to just ski, and not be bothered with constantly checking your ski map. Verbier is a wonderful town, and Roddy made our vacation all the more relaxing. We all want to go back. A great Swiss ski town. Tim - Toronto, Canada
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    Tim T.
    3/10/2020
  • Very very very valuable and another consructive and productive lessons with Roddy Willis. This time, as the second meeting with Roddy, i wanted to hear my mistakes objectively and improve them with his advises. I am still thinking how he is skiing very very slowly in steep slopes..Undoubtedly, it requires a perfect technique that believe me this gentlemen has it. I always keep what he said to me during the lessons and will hopefully meet to try more moguls and most difficult runs together in this season. Thank you for beautiful 3 days !
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    tuna ö.
    3/10/2020
    We've used Roddy for a couple of seasons and he's great. His affable style makes him a great instructor and he will quickly assess your skill level to craft a fantastic itinerary for you - away from the crowds and lift lines -maximizing the value of your lift pass and creating a very memorable skiing experience.
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    Matt P.
    3/10/2020
  • My family and I spent a full day skiing with Roddy at the end of December 2019. I could not recommend him more highly - he is great company and an outstanding teacher and gave helpful advice to everyone in our group with varying experience and with ages ranging from 21 years to mid fifties! He showed us all the best places to ski to avoid the queues and the best restaurants, and this set us up for the rest of our week in Verbier. He puts his heart and soul into your lessons and it is reassuring that if you book with him you know that he will be the person teaching you that day rather than being left in the hands of a large ski company who allocate an instructor to you on the day. We shall definitely book in with Roddy again when we next return to Verbier and I would highly recommend him to all levels of skier.
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    Cindy O.
    3/10/2020
    Roddy 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.
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    3/10/2020
  • Roddy has completely transformed our skiing. We’re more confident, we’re in control and occasionally even look quite good! He’s coped with differing levels of ability and nervousness and improved us all, and some were pretty expert already. On ice, bumps, powder, everywhere we’ve made huge gains. Thank you! Sally, Gordon, Alex and Anna
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    Sally S.
    3/10/2022
    To say Roddy is the best ski instructor I have had would be an injustice to him, this guy is something else… I learnt more in the three days with Roddy then I have ever learnt since I have skied. When we was on the ski lift he said “I’ll have you skiing that” as he pointed off piste and to terrain that looked unreachable let alone skiable. If you want to progress at a speed you could only dream of then Roddy is the guy. Thank you so much for everything. Regards, Greg.
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    Greg T.
    3/03/2023
  • Not only is Roddy incredibly knowledgeable about Verbier and the best places to go at the appropriate time of day for the given conditions, he does a great job at weaving in skill development exercises as well. I will definitely ski with Rod again in the future if possible!
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    Mike A.
    3/10/2023
    Roddy's a Swiss Brevet Federal instructor, the highest level in Switzerland, without it you are restricted to where you are allowed to take your students. Wanna ski the most dangerous terrain safely? As a Brevet Federal instructor he has spent many years learning the mountain-craft and the law that surrounds off-piste skiing in Switzerland. Compare his prices, and it's a no-brainer!!!
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    3/10/2020
  • This season was the first time I had ever been skiing. Roddy was patient, clearly very experienced, and got me up to speed very quickly, so that I could get on an enjoy the rest of my holiday on the piste with confidence.
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    Wayne T.
    3/10/2020
    I have been coming to Verbier for many years sometimes with my daughter, and tried several ski schools. Since finding Roddy both of us have improved our skiing immensely. Despite our different skill levels, Roddy constructs joint lessons that work for both of us, that’s not easy when one of us is a super fit 30 year old who has got to off piste level in 4 trips, and the other a pensioner, but Roddy has even got me trying some of the mogul runs. Simply the best.
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    Christopher B.
    3/10/2020
  • Roddy Willis is undoubtedly the BEST ski instructor you could find! He has transformed me from being an under confident, nervous skier and given me so many tools that I can use to successfully tackle different gradients and conditions with confidence. His calm and positive language has really boosted my self belief! I have now skied with Roddy for many years and loved every session! He has even helped me return to skiing after knee surgery. He knows the mountain like the back of his hand and can always find the best snow. You can’t beat skiing with Roddy and I would highly recommend him to everyone, no matter what your skiing goals are - he will absolutely help you achieve them! Thanks Roddy! Holly Broadhead
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    Giles B.
    12/19/2023
    I can not say enough good things! Our trip to Verbier was made so much better for having Roddy guide us. He did such a great job of reading our various ski levels, and guiding us through terrain that was perfect for our group. Verbier is not easy to navigate. It is not signed like a colorado Vail resorts mountain; Roddy KNOWS the mountain, knows the conditions and he was truly a pleasure to spend our days with. I was unsure, prior to our trip, if a guide was a necessary expense- not only was it necessary, it made our trip! If I am lucky enough to return, Roddy will be the first person I contact. Roddy is the best. Plan ahead and book him for you ski trip!
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❄️ APRIL. MAKE. IT. VERBIER. It ain’t over ❄️ APRIL. MAKE. IT. VERBIER.
It ain’t over till the fat lady sings — and she’s buried in a snowdrift right now. 🎤🏔️

The snow gods have delivered and it’s DUMPING.
🌨️ Snowline down to 800 meters
📸 Webcams in La Chaux = full winter
🏔️ View from Bruson window = deep white
⚠️ Avalanche risk level 4
💣 And guess what? More snow coming ALL day

This is a mega April reset — the kind you dream of but rarely get. Verbier’s back in business, baby.

#MakeItVerbier #PowderDay #SpringDump #Verbier #Bruson #LaChaux #AprilSnow #AlpsStorm #NotOverYet #AvalancheRisk #FatLadyStillSkiing #SkiSeason2025
🎿🌨️ Biblical storm incoming. The Alps are 🎿🌨️ Biblical storm incoming.
The Alps aren’t done with us yet… and neither is winter.
We're talking 300-400 mm of rain, up to 2 METERS of snow in zones like Gran Paradiso, Cervino, Monte Rosa... and 120 cm in Haut-Valais.

This could be one of the most intense storms in 20 years.
The fat lady hasn't sung – she’s still stuck on the chairlift. 🎤🚡

💥 From Wednesday morning to Thursday noon:
➡️ Torrential rain
➡️ Heavy snow above 1800m
➡️ Freezing level dropping to 1000m in places
➡️ Snowfall arriving in Verbier from Wednesday evening
➡️ Avalanche risk = 🚨🚨🚨

Stay tuned tomorrow for full details on timing, snow line, and totals.
Until then… wax those skis and watch the skies.

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