News in Verbier: Daily News Bulletins
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Patrouille des Glaciers cancelled due to severe weather conditions
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 1st May, 2012The Patrouille des Glaciers ski mountaineering race between Zermatt and Verbier was cancelled for the second time this weekend after a week of fresh snowfall in Verbier which was followed by gale force winds. The conditions for the race proved too much even for the hardy Patrouille des Glaciers competitors. ...more
Verbier world record mountain bike attempt on snowEric Barone follows up his record attempt in Les Arcs with a visit to Verbier
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 27th Apr, 2012Following the missed world record mountain bike snow speed record attempt in Les Arcs a few weeks ago, Eric Barone is to give the record attempt one more go before the end of the season - this time in Verbier. ...more
Verbier avalanche claims life of local skier27 year old skier dies in Mont Fort avalanche, Verbier
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 26th Apr, 2012A young skier from the Verbier valley was skiing off-piste on the Mont Fort ski area when he was struck by an avalanche dragging him over 100 of metres of rocky terrain which sadly claimed his life.
The freeride skier headed off-piste with a friend in the direction of Tortin from the top of the Mont Fort, and taking the lead he was swept away by a large mass of wind-swept snow. The skier let off his avalanche airbag which managed to keep him afloat on the surface of the avalanche but the rocky vertical terrain he was carried over proved to be fatal. ...more
British-man in deadly Verbier balcony fall
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 13th Apr, 2012A British-man has died after falling from the balcony of his apartment in Verbier. ...more
Freeride World Tour Champions are crowned in VerbierThe four winners in Verbier become World Champions
by James Fisher | | published: 26th Mar, 2012The Swatch Freeride World Tour finished at the weekend and the winners in Verbier were crowned world Champions. ...more
Global warming will take skiing to new heightsNew research shows distinct lack of snow at low altitude
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 14th Mar, 2012This winter has been record breaking with reports coming in at various stages; driest start to the winter, snowiest winter since ‘99, biggest temperature difference recorded from -20 to +20 in a few weeks.... ...more
Wing suit flight over Verbier mountain rangeFirst ever mountain range crossing in a free fall
A Swiss base jumper has traversed 26 km's of mountains after jumping out of a plane above Verbier and landing in the Aosta Valley in Switzerland. ...more
60 skiers evacuated from chairlift in VerbierTaillay chairlift breakdown
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 4th Mar, 2012The Taillay chairlift on the Savoleyres ski area broke down stranding 60 skiers and snowboarders before being evacuated by helicopter. ...more
Dodgeball Winter Rally heads to VerbierSupercars worth £5m arrive in Verbier
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Mar, 2012A multi-million convoy of supercars is en-route to Verbier and due to arrive on Saturday for a day on the slopes. ...more
Mountain avalanche protection droneDelta Drone avalanche rescue system
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 28th Feb, 2012A French company is developing a unique drone dedicated to avalanche and mountain safety. ...more
Record number of Air Glacier rescuesHoliday week results in more accidents
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 28th Feb, 2012Air Glacier helicopter rescue service based in Sion have carried out a record 36 helicopter rescues in one day. ...more
Medran 1 lift shut for maintenance
by Lee Fieldsend | | published: 27th Feb, 2012The Medran 1 lift is shut for important maintenance over the next few days. A 2.5 tonne motor needs replacing after it broke down at the weekend. Timing is unfortunate given we are in the midst of half term. ...more
The things people ask...Some of the stranger questions asked at a ski resort tourist office
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 12th Feb, 2012We all switch off a little bit when we are on holiday, but judging by these questions that have been collated by the Les Gets tourist office some of us switch off a little bit more than others... ...more
More sub-zero temperatures and busy roads for half-term startBe prepared and stay safe
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 7th Feb, 2012Travelling to and from Verbier this weekend will prove difficult with continual sub-zero temperatures across France coinciding with the start of UK & French school holidays. ...more
Cold snap takes hold across AlpsRussian cold front closes in this weekend
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Feb, 2012A severe cold weather front from Russia is closing in and will see temperatures plummet across the whole of the Alps. ...more
Verbier avalanche strikes trackNo victims caught
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Feb, 2012A 200 metre long avalanche on the Croix de Cœur came down over a track leading from the Savoleyres side of the resort to the Carrefour side fortunately with no victims. ...more
Overnight avalanche in Verbier No skiers caught
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 25th Jan, 2012An avalanche struck Verbier overnight with debris coming down to resort level. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident. ...more
Car crash on road from Martigny to VerbierBritish man involved
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 13th Jan, 2012Three people were injured, two seriously, in a car crash at Bovernier on the road between Verbier and Martigny late Thursday afternoon. ...more
Northern Alpes on alert as avalanche risk hikes upMeteo France issues weather warning
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 5th Jan, 2012With the ongoing snowfall Meteo France has issued a weather warning in the Alps as the risk of avalanche will go up to 5 overnight. ...more
Mont Gele avalanche hits familyFamily of four escapes avalanche
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 27th Dec, 2011An avalanche hit a family of four off-piste skiers on Boxing Day whilst skiing on the Mont Fort in Verbier. ...more
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