Snow is back in Verbier
After weeks and weeks of hanging about and waiting for winter to get going, the last 24 hours has seen Verbier change into a skiing Mecca again. We’ve had over half a meter of snow and probably more – although
Snow in Verbier – and there’s more to come
After a summer that seemed to linger for months the weather has suddenly changed and winter has decided to make an appearance. Temperatures have plummeted here in Verbier over the weekend, and snow has been falling all the way to
Swimming Lake Geneva: The big day…
Part three After training as much as we could, being as ‘selfish’ as we could (if you read the previous blog you’ll know what I mean…) and after simply running out of time, the big day arrived. Monday 12th September.
Swim Lake Geneva: Training and turning blue
Part two So, this is the bit about the training. Trying to prepare to swim around 70km by practicing in a gravel pit a little over 250 meters long. Yes, 272 lengths is like actually swimming the real Lake Geneva.
Swim Lake Geneva: The challenge
Part one It’s been three weeks since the swim, and I know that neither Maddie nor I have felt the urge to get in water any deeper than the bath since. But it’s a part of our lives that already
Training – why start now?
Training – why should I start now? Our very own Personal Trainer, BASI Level 4 and Swiss Brevet Federal, Jake, looks at getting ready for winter… Hang on – the ski season is months away why should I start training
Verbier weather report | 24 March 2016
Yes, we haven’t played weatherman for a while so here’s a slightly sunburnt update on the weather in Verbier. In short it’s really sunny BUT the snow is really good. Yes, the season may have started late but it just
Verbier weather report – it’s crazy up there…
Yes, snow is back and after a slow start this looks like the best winter for a few years in Verbier. We’ve had solid snow for 24 hours and more is rumoured (depending on which forecast you read / believe)
Powder video and Verbier camps
Jake’s been busy skiing the amazing powder over in Zinal but with all the snow forecast in the next ten days the Verbier camps should be amazing. So enjoy the video (but sorry for the whooping noises…) and if it
Take your skiing to the next level
Verbier Performance Camps At Element Ski School we offer a combination of three types of lesson: Private lessons, Ski Instructor Training and our Performance Camps. Our Performance Camps run for either a week or a weekend, and are focused on