Video Reports from Verbier

Spring is definitely springing into life here in Verbier with uninterrupted sunshine and mild temperatures up on the mountain, it's a great time to be out skiing.

The 2013 Verbier Freeride World Tour is already getting us charged up for the winter season with this 2013 tour video teaser. The new world tour will be merging the Freesking World Tour and The North Face Masters of Snowboarding, and promises the world's top freeriders competing on world-class off-piste terrain in Verbier.

Temperatures have been dropping sharply over the last few weeks and we are now getting close to a winter climate here in the Alps.

Chamonix Skier Aurelien Ducroz won the last leg of the Freeride World Tour in Verbier yesterday and was crowned World Champion.

London's Metro Ski and Snowboard Show marks the start of the winter season and this year's extravaganza is no exception. You'll see the familiar faces of winters past and can make the most of the experts on hand to advise you on anything snow-related: from which chalet to choose; kids facilities in various resorts and of course... where to get the best snow!

The winter season had it's first public on-snow event this weekend.

Jenny talks about her silver medal at X-Games 15 in Aspen.

January 2009 has been a great month in the Alps. We've had skiing and snowboarding competitions in the shape of the Tignes Airwaves and a number of slightly more unusual events too.

Brit skier James Webb landing a front flip into his skis. Thanks to Tim Ackroyd for the video.

Winter is coming. There is no denying it. Temperatures have dropped, days have become shorter and Christmas decorations are ALREADY in the supermarkets!

It won't be long until we can start watching some of our favourite ski racers and national champions hurtling down the mountain again. Forget Ski Sunday, here's where you can come and watch some of the action live in resort:

Winter starts this weekend in London with the annual Ski and Snowboard Show. This year the show is back in its old venue of Earl's Court and, as usual, there is plenty to do. To help you make the most of the show we went ahead and came up with a list of our top five attractions for this year.

It's looking set to be a sunny week in Verbier, with great snow conditions across the 4 valleys.

Conditions have been rather spring like in Verbier this past week, but the good news is that the snow clouds are set to make a return, bringing lots of fresh snow to the 4 Valleys.

Fresh snow over the weekend and cold temperatures have seen some great conditions in Verbier this weekend. 

There's plenty of good skiing still to be had in Verbier, with a little bit of fresh snow last week topping up the pistes and the snowpark. 

As we slip into April conditions both on piste and off piste here in Verbier are being affected by the hot sunny weather. The skiing and snowboarding in Verbier is better up high and on norht facing slopes where the sun hasn't had such a strong impact.There is still good cover though so skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the slopes in the morning and the afternoons sunbathing or enjoying a drink on a terrace in Verbier town.

We're expecting some amazing bluebird powder days this week once it's stopped snowing!

You'll need to get out early to enjoy the best of conditions on the pistes this week. 

Verbier has experienced very low temperatures this week, which have preserved the snow that fell last weekend in perfect conditions.

A video published by Le News this morning shows the dramatic rescue of around 60 people from a chair lift in Verbier.

I've been enjoying some fresh snow this week but despite a good snow fall not all of the rocks are covered and in some places the cover is only shallow.If you can then go for a heli-ski. Pricey but worth it.

Kirsteen's gloomy forecast is now looking more optimistic as the humid North Westerly system set to chuck buckets on us is already disintegrating on the Alpine Barrier.

The snow conditions on the Ruinettes, Attelas and Mont-Fort ski areas are excellent, whilst the snow on the high slopes of the La Tzoumaz side of Savoleyres conditions are still good.

The snow conditions above 2000m on the Ruinettes, Attelas and Mont-Fort ski areas is still in great shape, and the descent down to Verbier is still open and in good condition.

Conditions in Verbier have improved dramatically since the snow fall at the beginning of this week and we now have much better skiing on piste and even some powder off-piste.

What a beautiful week we have had in Verbier! A dump of about 50 cm surprised us last weekend, followed by a cold spring week with amazing conditions. The first few days of the week were exceptional with waist deep powder on Lac des Vaux, Mont Gele and the Mont Fort area.

The guys from Powder Extreme have been out on the slopes to check out the snow in this video report, predicting up to 20cm of snow over the next few days.

Conditions on piste are great after more fresh snowfall.

The wintery weather made a return to Verbier and we have had flat light, and snow showers. The powder has not bee super deep but it is very welcome especially so late in the season.

Most of the last weeks has been cloudy and snowy, we're not complaining mind you as it has been dropping snow here in Verbier like it's going out of fashion. The clouds did break breifly this week though and we had an amazing day on the hill riding some great snow and enjoying the stunning views of a snow covered Verbier.

A great week here in Verbier with clear skies and cold temperatures, fresh snow and empty pistes. Perfect.

A new weather system is moving in over Verbier and the forecast is excellent. Almost a metre of new snow is predicted to fall on the upper slopes!! The different sectors of the Verbier area are starting to open up too and it won't be long before we see the whole area open for skiers and snowboarders. At the moment the off piste is still a little too rocky to be safe and the high winds we have seen here have meant that some significant wind slabs have been forming so there is a risk of avalanches.

Sébastien Montaz-Rosset is back after following Géraldine Fasnacht for his next film; One Step Beyond

Happy Valentines from Verbier!! We have had a real mix of weather this week with snow falls and blues skies. There is some great piste skiing to be had and also some excellent powder. Take care in the off piste, although the avalanche hazard rating was only 2/5 this week there have been some accidents and even some fatalities.

The weather changed this week and brought us some fresh new snow, mild temperatures and some clouds. Depending on where you are skiing, there's either clear skies or pea soup but the pistes aren't too busy if you avoid the bottlenecks.

Mixed skies today in Verbier but great snow and quiet pistes make the conditions on and off piste pretty good. It is VERY cold higher up though but this just means that the snow is going to stay fresh and as there is more on the way things are looking good here in Verbier.

We have had very sunny weather this week in Verbier with Spring-like conditions. The slopes are getting soft and slushy by the afternoon and although the avalanche hazard rating is only 2/5 the sun is causing some instability.

After some cloudy skies and heavy snowfalls the sun has returned to Verbier and we have hadsome great conditions. With the clear skies the temperatures have dropped and we are expecting the thermometers to read as low as -30 in the coming days so wrap up warm if you are coming out.

Wednesday saw the sun return to Verbier and towards the end of this week's report you can see how the mountain looked yesterday. Today though the clouds are back and the snow is falling once again.

Our friends at Altitude Ski School Verbier caught up with some of the world's top freeriders and asked them about their thoughts on the competition in Verbier.

We've been enjoying all that Verbier has to offer this week with fresh powder and clear skies on Tuesday and mountain biking on Friday. the clouds have been covering Verbier lately which is unusual for this time of year but when the sun does come out it's a winter wonderland.

It's been clear and sunny for most of this week in Verbier and with a small snow fall last weekend the pistes are in great condition, especially in the mornings. By the afternoons some of the steeper runs can get a bit busy and this can cause some patches of hard, icy snow to show through.

After last weekends snowfall we have had some great skiing both on and off piste. Although the snow is returning to a Spring-like state.

The sun has finally come out after a weekend of snowfall and some cloudy skies since then. Thursday was excellent though with clear blue skies and unusually mild temperatures. The park is up and running and the avalanche training zone is open if you want to practice transceiver searches before heading out into the great powder.

Ever wondered what it's really like to compete on the Swatch Freeride World Tour? In this great video diary - 'Free riding the perfect line' -  American freeskier Oakley White talks us through what it is like to take part in such a huge international event.

The ten centimetres of snow that fell at the weekend put a nice fresh layer on what is a very deep early season snow pack. Conditions both on and off piste are superb here in Verbier and we have bee enjoying some great powder days lately. The forecast is for more snow, champagne and fireworks at New Year so all-in-all things are looking pretty great here.

We haven't seen the usual snowfalls that kick off the season here in Verbier, or anywhere in the Alps for that matter. The snow cannons have been working hard and the little bit of natural snow that has come down has been preserved by the clear skies and cold temperatures up high. A few runs opened this weekend but the official area opening is not until the 3rd Dec. The snow that there is is not bad but we definitely need a good couple of dumps before we can enjoy all that Verbier has to offer.

The sun has returned here in Verbier and we have had very Spring like conditions. Although the pistes can get busy as the day goes on the slopes are not too crowded and early in the morning and during lunch they are actually very quiet. The lifts are all running again after the Medran 1 was fixed meaning that getting onto the slopes is a much easier affair once again.

Our friends from Altitude show us around after Verbier's most recent snowfall.

We have had more sunny warm weather all this week and conditions on piste are now quite hard in the mornings and slushy in the afternoons. there is still pretty good cover though and the skiing is still great, if a little warm.

Lee's back up on the hill for the first snow of the new winter. There's only a limited area open and temperatures are cold but the snow is in good condition and the cover is pretty solid. Hopefully we'll see lots more snow soon.

Although we had sunny, clear skies at the beginning of the weekend (and you can see what it was like in this report) since then the clouds have moved in and it has been snowing non-stop.

Even in the adverse conditions the New Generation ski school had a fantastic day out with the Powder White resort staff...

The busy holiday period is almost over and the conditions have held up well under the busiest week of the season. The snowy, wintery weather has blown away and the sun has come out in Verbier. On the lower pistes this is meaning we have almost Spring-like conditions.

The clouds moved in and promised us almost half a metre but only 7 cm or so fell. The snow is pretty wet and heavy but when the sun comes back outand the temperatures drop we should have some good skiing and boarding on our hands.

The new year started with a bang; a big party in town followed by clear skies and great snow. Since then we have seen some new snow, some clouds and more great days on the hill and in a repeat of last week there's more snow coming! Keep it up 2012!

Although the weather is horrible in Verbier at the moment the snow is incredible!! There has been so much snow falling this week that we are riding powder all the time. As soon as the sun comes back, and it is forecast to return on Sunday and Wednesday, the conditions are going to be out of this world with deep, fresh powder.

The sun has come out here in Verbier and we have plenty of snow and cold conditions. Only the Lac de Vaux run is open at the moment but when the rest of the pistes are secured they should open up too. The snow is good, with forty centimetres of fresh snow sitting on the hill.

The snow that came down at the beginning of the week has freshened everything up nicely and more winter-like conditions have returned to the valley. Colder temperatures and firmer pistes have made a very welcome come back. The avalanche risk is fairly low too; 2/5. Most of the off piste itineraries are pretty badly bumped up now though so there isn't much of a reason to go out into the off piste.

Although we haven't had any new snow for nearly two weeks the low temperatures have kept the pistes in excellent condition and we have even found some powder a little of the beaten track.

What a way to start the week with a Monday morning run run down the Mont Gele! Thanks to Faction skis for this video.

The sun is shining here in Verbier but there is still no new snow. there is plenty to do though still with ice driving and parapenting topping our list of Valentine's day gifts for those who like a bit of excitement.

The weather continues to be a mixture of sunshine, snowfalls, clear skies and fog. It really is all over the place but when the sun came out today the skiing was great and if you were up early enough there was even some powder to be had.

This last week the weather has been quite mixed, with everything from sun and snow to clouds and rain. Although the rain that fell below Ruinettes has degraded the pistes a lot the quality of snow in all the open areas is excellent.

With the weather taking a turn for the better over the last few weeks the mountains have once again become a veritable playground with biking, hiking, para-ponting and golfing the main activities to persue. Check out my written report for more detail about this report.

Although the weather has been a bit unstable this summer so far there have still been plenty of sunny days which have enabled us to get out and about in the mountains and persue our favourite sports.

The pistes are in superb condition right now and the forecast is for a bit more snow which will help to top up the off piste, which is chopped up and compacted in some places.

The warm spring-time weather is softening up the pistes here in Switzerland and although this is great for the sunbathing in places is it damaging the pistes.That said there is good cover throughout the Verbier area.

Sun continues to shine in the Vebier sector. With quiet pistes, cold temperatures and very little wind, there has never been a better time to be out here.

The sun continues to shine giving us perfect spring weather. With good snow cover still down to resort it is a great time to come and get the last few turns of the season.

There is still plenty going on in Verbier as we approach the middle of August. Most bars and restaurants are still open for the next few weeks. There is an equestrian show down by the sport centre and plenty of parties planned for this weekend.

After a week of snow, clouds and generally moody weather, conditions finally improved, giving the Verbier area some super powder all the way down to the valleys.

After a sunny start to the week the flat light and clouds have returned for a couple of days. By the beginning of the weekend it is forecast to be sunny again and with a top up of fresh snow covering over the ice and quiet pistes, conditions are very good.

Winter has returned to Verbier this week with cold temperatures and even some fresh snow. Although it is not bonding that well to the existing layer the new top up is very welcome as it's the first fresh snow we've had in nearly a month.

A real mixture of weather this week that has led to white out conditions and summer days here in Verbier.The little snow that has fallen probably wont make too much difference to the lower pistes and certainly wont open any of the closed ones but it should freshen up the higher runs in the Mont Fort sector.

The weather has taken a good turn this last few days with sunshine arriving to keep the new snow company. The pistes and mountains should be busy this weekend as the good weather and snow lures in the weekenders.

Sun, high temperatures and blue skies continue to prevail in Verbier providing fantastic conditions to enjoy the mountains.

A quick teaser to get all you freeride fans excited for the Freeride World Tour Final, which comes to Verbier this Saturday - 19th of March.

With a much larger ski area open this week and snow canons constantly running, it looks as if there will be great conditions in time for the Christmas holiday period.

It has started snowing again here, the piste conditions before the snow were superb, so things should just get better and better. Most lifts are now open and with quiet pistes it is a great time to sneak out before the holidays begin.

Fantastic conditions prevail at the moment with sunshine, warm temperatures and clear blue skies. It seems as if the real winter is behind us as we slip quickly into spring.

With the Freeride World Tour coming to the bec des Rosses this weekend we're hoping for some fresh snow and clear skies.

As we move towards the last days of this winter the snow remains despite the beautiful warm and sunny weather we have been enjoying over the last week. Guess that's what happens when you have had one of the snowiest winters in the last decade?

Spring like conditions provided the backdrop to a great day.Although the pistes and lifts are busier now due to February crowds there was still plenty of quieter areas.

The clouds moved in at the beginning of the week but unfortunately we only had a light dusting of snow rather than the 10cm we were forecast. That said the pistes are still holding up very well but we are going to need a proper dump if we're going to get any off piste skiing this month.

Apologies for the late arrival of this week's report. Thankfully it has nothing to do with Icelandic Volcanoes and everything to do with internet connections.

After a snowfall of up to 30cms on Tuesday, sunshine, cold temperatures and light winds have provided excellent conditions. Due to the fantastic cover both on and off piste throughout the 4 Vallees crowds have not been too much of a problem as there is a lot of space.

With regular top ups of snow and an increasing amount of sunny days conditions are fantastic at the moment. Pistes are smooth and fast and there are no lift queues.

Conditions de neige / Snow Report: Verbier, suisse, 17 janvier from sébastien montaz-rosset on Vimeo.

Although the weather is expected to be rough over the next few days there is some sunshine coming. The snow showers should hopefully team up with the cold temperatures to freshen everything up.

Fresh snow keeps the season going. We'll bring you more from the speed skiing later in the week.

We have had all the weather under the sun, and clouds, this week and we have even had days where the conditions have changed from snow fall to sun shine in the course of the morning.

The lifts opened this last weekend and a recent snowfall meant that conditions had greatly improved from last weekend. With more snow on the way things are looking good for next weekend. Check out my written report for more detailed information.

Sunshine and warm weather continue as we slip into the end of the summer. The Grand Raid mountain bike event starts this weekend and tonight there is a talent show at Farinet and the closing night of Coup d Etat.

The beautiful sunny spell may have come to and end for the moment as clouds are forecast for the weekend. The snow is definitely best high and in the shaded north facing slopes, lower down the warm sunshine during the day and cold temperatures at night have made some of the south facing slopes a little icy.

The lifts across the Alps close this Sunday and, with a few exceptions, the winter season finishes.What a winter it’s been though!

The resort does not open fully for another week, but Lac de Vaux has been open every weekend since the start of November although very high temperatures melted most of the snow in Verbier and the surrounding low mountains last week.

Snow has arrived in force, just in time for the holiday period and expected crowds. Strong winds have kept many of the higher lifts shut, lowered the temperatures significantly and created dangerous off piste conditions.

After the bitterly cold temperatures of the last few weeks there has finally been a rise up to around minus 5 degrees which is still cold enough to keep the pistes in great condition.

After a few days of sunshine and perfect weather snow has returned to Verbier. The weather forecast is all over the place at the moment and is constantly incorrect so the best advice is to go up the mountain and have a good time as there is good cover throughout the area and plenty of tree lined runs for flat light days.

Apologies for the delay in mailing this out to you this week - been having too much fun out here in the mountains!  

Last week in Verbier we saw the Freeride World tour take place on the Bec des Rosses. The best skiers and snowboarders in the world took on the off piste run and found some powder.This week we've been trying to find some fresh snow ourselves and there is some out there on the higher peaks.

It's the final weekend of the winter season here in Verbier and we are celebrating what has been a great winter.

Snow continues to fall throughout the Verbier area. Strong winds and high snowfalls have closed a lot of the high level lifts. However, the cover and quality of the snow both on and off piste is excellent.

We have had very mixed conditions but for every grey day we have had an absolute belter with fast pistes, smooth slopes, and sunshine.

Spring is here but the season is far from over. With a big storm system moving in this weekend and as much as 40cms of fresh snow forecast it looks as if the excellent snow cover will continue until the end of the season.

The mixed weather continues through January with pistes in fantastic condition, great snow and a quiet mountain.Over the last few days we have had some sunny days but the mist and freezing temperatures came in while I was filming so appologies for the sniffing!

The weather has been all over the place this week in Verbier but thankfully the sun came out today and the skiing, especially on the higher north facing slopes was great.

Here is your chance to get inside James Stentiford's head with some awesome head-cam footage from his run down the Bec des Rosses, which earnt him 3rd place at the Verbier Xtreme.James Stentiford, 39, has been snowboarding in Chamonix for the past 18 winters and joined the Freeride World Tour last year as a wild card for the Chamonix leg.

Sunshine continues to shine. With great cover both on and off piste and more snow on the way, this season coninues to get better by the week.

The sun has been shining all week but the slopes are still running fast and firm and there are even a few icy patches appearing. The forecast is for much warmer weather over the coming week which hopefully will soften the pistes a little.

The warm spring-time weather is softening up the pistes here in Switzerland and although this is great for the sunbathing in 

With weeks of unstable weather there has still been plenty of good weather which has allowed us to get out and about biking and climbing.The weather for the next few days looks set to continue to be unstable but hopefully the sun will be out soon enough.

Glorious sunshine throughout the Verbier area has given us some great skiing days. However, the sun and recent New Year crowds have made the pistes hard and icy in places.

After a week of heavy snowfalls the sun finally came back to shine and the powder continues to be found. Throughout the 4 Vallees conditions both on and off piste remain in fantastic condition.

After last weeks lovely sunny weather it looks as if the weekend is going to be snowy with a bit of sunshine towards Sunday. At the moment we are receiving snow and the forecast is for up to 20cms in places.

Good weather continues after last weeks snowfall. Sadly Verbier is expecting rain and clouds in the next few days.......bad for skiing but perfect for downhill bikes.

Although the Verbier area is busy due to the half term holidays there is plenty of fresh new snow to go round. We spent the day over at Bruscon and found plenty of powder.

The sun finally arrived in Verbier today and graced the slopes with some visibility. With the recent fresh snow, conditions up the mountain are as good as they have been so far this season.

After a brief but welcome snowfall the sun returns to Verbier once again. The resort is starting to quieten down after the mania that is Christmas and New Year and a little normality is returning to Verbier.

Perfect weather greeted the second visit to Verbier of the IXS Swiss Downhill Cup. With clear blue skies and warm temperatures the riders had a dry course in perfect condition.

We have had some bad weather this week in Verbier and the four valleys have been suffering because of it. The skiing and snowboarding is best up high but the off piste is looking quite treacherous.There was a little bit of snow fall last night but not only on the very high ground.The Carlsberg High Five takes place this weekend and hopefully the sun will shine for that.

Yes that is right! The snow continues to fall and the limited area is now open everyday. La Chaux opened last weekend too adding a couple of extra runs to the list. Check out my written snow reports for more details.

Bad weather continues in Verbier, but with new snow and good visibility on lower tree covered slopes, things are not all bad.

Slopes are busy and there are queues at most lifts but there still seems to be plenty of space for everyone. Get up early to get the better piste conditions and quieter pistes.

After a shaky start to the season, snowfalls over this last week delivered up to a metre of fresh snow. This has provided very good cover throughout the area, although there are still plenty of rocks around off piste.

The lifts open this weekend and Verbier is gearing up for both the start of the Verbier Music Festival and the arrival of the Tour de France.

The weather has been a bit grey and drab lately with patches of sunshine breaking through the clouds from time-to-time.

The world championships are now underway in Val d’Isere. To get an idea of what was coming and take in the opening ceremony I went for a look around the resort I used to call home.

Good snow and quiet pistes are making Verbier the place to be at the moment. The weather is mixed and the forecast is very often wrong so it best to head up the mountain and see what the day produces. Enjoy the off piste with our helmet cameras.

Even though it looked cloudy from my window this morning I still went up the hill and managed to find some sun early on. By the afternoon a warm Foen wind had arrived and brought in lots of clouds.

Now that september has arrived the surrounding mountains have quietened down a lot. The weather has also improved quite a bit but by the start of next week it looks as if some more unstable weather is on its way.

Forecast snow and rain have held off to give way to perfect spring weather. With great snow cover and heaps of sunshine the last few weeks of the season look set to be like the rest of the season....amazing

Tom Greenall from Idris Skis headed over to Verbier on Saturday to make the most of opening weekend and some pretty tasty powder conditions.

With the summer over there is still plenty going on in verbier. The main lifts are still open and there are still enough parties to keep beer heads happy.

The first ever Trail St Bernard took place this weekend in Verbier and we were there to see who won, where they ran and if the competition could live up to it's inspiration the North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.

Although the Swiss National day celebrations and the Music festival are now behind us town and the mountains around Verbier are still busy. There are still plenty of parties left and this weekend the Concours Hippique starts.

Snow has finally arrived! With the current warm wind due to turn today the snowfall should intensify over the next couple of days.

As a new weather front moves in there is a promise of more snow although there are expected to be breaks in the weather which should allow a little sunshine through from time to time.

There is still good cover on most pistes. Bruson is now closed and Savoleyres will close very soon too. The weather over the next few days is quite mixed but it looks as if sun will be the main factor with warm temperatures and spring snow in abundance.

The conditions in Verbier this week have been very varied.

Lac de Vaux opened this weekend due to early snowfalls and cold temperatures. The area will be open through the weekends of November until the whole ski are begins to open at the begining of December.

Temperatures have risen sharply over the last few days and top slopes received as much as 50cms extra snow. Sadly the freezing level jumped right up to around 2500 metres which means that lower slopes received lots of rain.

With cameras, tripods and the rest of the crew I headed over to the end of the 4 Vallees to give you all an insight into what else is on offer throughout this vast and superb area.

The weather remains mainly sunny and warm in the mountains and with more lifts already open and more due to open this weekend the fun continues....

We have had mixed weather this week which started with great snow and ended with very hard pistes. Hopefully the weekend will bring us some more snow so we can go back to powder days. As fun as fast pistes are we all like soft ones really.

After a week of more or less constant snow, Verbier has been transformed! With well over a metre falling above 2000m the mountain is barely recognisable from 10 days ago.

30 cm of new snow, Verbier snow conditions are much improved. On-piste conditions today were excellent, and with significant snowfall this week those parts of the ski area still closed look set to open. Off piste is not really possible yet but with over a meter of snow predicted in the coming days that looks set to change!

With all this snow in Verbier we are starting to think more and more about the winter and al the excitement it brings.