verbinet.com News http://www.verbinet.com verbinet.com News http://www.verbinet.com http://www.verbinet.com/sites/www.verbinet.com/img/site_top_logo.png en-gb Fri, 24 May 2013 08:42:29 +0100 New Flight Route Cambridge to Geneva Announced Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Cambridge Airport has announced the launch of a number of European routes, including Cambridge to Geneva, in time for the 2013/2014 ski...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/new-flight-route-cambridge-to-geneva.html Verbier Sports Centre Renovation Go-Ahead Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 It has been over a year in the pipeline but plans for the new newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/verbier-sports-centre-renovation-go-ahead.html The Ski Season of 2012/2013 is Over - Now What? Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 If last weekend’s unexpected dump of snow is anything to go by, winter may well still pay another visit to us here in the Alps but to all...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/the-ski-season-of-20122013-is-over-now-what.html Official British Snowboard Speed Record Set in Verbier Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 On Thursday the 18th April 2013, UK snowboarder Jamie Barrow flew down the Mont Fort in Verbier at 94.26 mph/151.7 kph. He is now the holder of...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/official-british-snowboard-speed-record-set-in-verbier.html British Snowboarder To Attempt Record in Verbier Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Later on this month, UK snowboarder Jamie Barrow will to attempt to set the first British speed snowboarding record in Verbier.

There is...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/british-snowboarder-to-attempt-record-in-verbier.html Verbier Tests Sun Canons Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 With the success of artificial snow in Verbier, providing better skiing conditions when snow is a bit scarce - the resort of Verbier are testing...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/verbier-tests-sun-canons.html Smartphone Avalanche Apps on Market Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 An app for iPhones has been released to help with avalanche rescue whilst a similar Android app is currently being tested in Courchevel by skiers...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/smartphone-avalanche-apps-on-market.html Swatch Xtreme Verbier 2013: Event Preview Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The 2013 Freeride World Tour Finals in...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/swatch-xtreme-verbier-2013-event-preview.html Verbier to Extend Partnership with Vail Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The partnership between Verbier and Vail is to...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/verbier-to-extend-partnership-with-vail.html A Season of British Success on the Snow Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The winter of 2013 is not yet over but it is already set to go down in British snowsports history. The season of 2012/2013 has seen unprecedented...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/a-season-of-british-success-on-the-snow.html French Transport Minister Investigates Chairlift Security Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Following a succession of accidents involving chairlifts in ski resorts the French transport minister has called for a meeting to investigate...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/french-transport-minister-investigates-chairlift-security.html Sebastian Loeb in Verbier Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Celebrities are arriving in Verbier thick and fast this holiday period. Following newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/sebastian-loeb-in-verbier.html Prince Harry on Ski Holiday in Verbier Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Prince Harry is on holiday in Verbier according to newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/prince-harry-on-ski-holiday-in-verbier.html Two Avalanches in One Day in Verbier Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Two avalanches in one day in Verbier have left two people dead, one in a critical condtion, and four more with less serious injuries.

newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/two-avalanches-in-one-day-in-verbier.html Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Verbier Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A group of 6 skiers have been caught in an avalanche while ski touring in Verbier this morning. The incident occurred at 10:40 on the Bec des...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/skiers-caught-in-avalanche-in-verbier.html Verbier Ends Relationship with it's Tourism Director Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Yan Baczkowski has left his post as tourism director of Destination Verbier Saint-Bernard, a position he has held since December 2010.

The...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/verbier-ends-relationship-with-it-s-tourism-director.html New Facebook competition for February Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 This month we've teamed up with Chamonix based Boax Clothing to give you the chance to win one of their colourful beanies.

If...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/new-facebook-competition-for-february-ver.html Fatal Ski Accident in Verbier Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 A skier has died following a tragic accident in Verbier last Friday afternoon.

The 77 year old male from the Netherlands was skiing near...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/fatal-ski-accident-in-verbier.html Ski With the Freeride World Tour Pros Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face (FWT) have launched a new...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/ski-with-the-freeride-world-tour-pros.html French Breathalyser Law Delayed Indefinitely Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 The French government has further delayed the introduction of the controversial ruling requiring drivers to carry breathalyser kits when driving...]]> newsdesk@verbinet.com (Verbinet.com Newsdesk) http://www.verbinet.com/events/news/french-breathalyser-law-delayed-indefinitely.html