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Patrouille des Glaciers cancelled due to severe weather conditions

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 1st May, 2012

The 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

Eric Barone Verbier downhill mountain bike

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, 2012

Following 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

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Verbier avalanche claims life of local skier27 year old skier dies in Mont Fort avalanche, Verbier

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 26th Apr, 2012

A 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

Fatal fall in Verbier

British-man in deadly Verbier balcony fall

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 13th Apr, 2012

A 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, 2012

The Swatch Freeride World Tour finished at the weekend and the winners in Verbier were crowned world Champions. ...more

mont blanc keep it white

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, 2012

This 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

Remo Laeng in his wingsuit

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

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60 skiers evacuated from chairlift in VerbierTaillay chairlift breakdown

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 4th Mar, 2012

The Taillay chairlift on the Savoleyres ski area broke down stranding 60 skiers and snowboarders before being evacuated by helicopter. ...more

Dodgeball Winter Rally London to Verbier

Dodgeball Winter Rally heads to VerbierSupercars worth £5m arrive in Verbier

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Mar, 2012

A multi-million convoy of supercars is en-route to Verbier and due to arrive on Saturday for a day on the slopes. ...more

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Mountain avalanche protection droneDelta Drone avalanche rescue system

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 28th Feb, 2012

A French company is developing a unique drone dedicated to avalanche and mountain safety. ...more

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Record number of Air Glacier rescuesHoliday week results in more accidents

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 28th Feb, 2012

Air Glacier helicopter rescue service based in Sion have carried out a record 36 helicopter rescues in one day. ...more

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Medran 1 lift shut for maintenance

by Lee Fieldsend | | published: 27th Feb, 2012

The 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

An image of a snowman looking confused

The things people ask...Some of the stranger questions asked at a ski resort tourist office

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 12th Feb, 2012

We 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

women telephone call snowy car

More sub-zero temperatures and busy roads for half-term startBe prepared and stay safe

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 7th Feb, 2012

Travelling 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

ice crystals forming

Cold snap takes hold across AlpsRussian cold front closes in this weekend

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Feb, 2012

A severe cold weather front from Russia is closing in and will see temperatures plummet across the whole of the Alps. ...more

Aerial view of Verbier avalanche

Verbier avalanche strikes trackNo victims caught

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Feb, 2012

A 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

Avalanche on the Bâ Combe

Overnight avalanche in Verbier No skiers caught

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 25th Jan, 2012

An avalanche struck Verbier overnight with debris coming down to resort level. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident. ...more

two cars smashed up on road

Car crash on road from Martigny to VerbierBritish man involved

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 13th Jan, 2012

Three people were injured, two seriously, in a car crash at Bovernier on the road between Verbier and Martigny late Thursday afternoon. ...more

Gif of Avalanche Hazard rating

Northern Alpes on alert as avalanche risk hikes upMeteo France issues weather warning

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 5th Jan, 2012

With 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

Ski lift and mountains and piste in distance

Mont Gele avalanche hits familyFamily of four escapes avalanche

by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 27th Dec, 2011

An 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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