Walking along the Bisse du Levron A Bisse is a man-made watercourse built to provide water for irrigation. The first ones were constructed in the 15th […]
After great snow conditions and fantastic sunshine last week, the weather in Verbier has taken a turn for the slightly less pleasant over the past 48hours. […]
So the season is heading for the final straight, and after lapping the pistes and trails of Verbier for four months, aches and pains are commonplace. Whilst […]
After varied weather over the last couple of days, there is a storm brewing over Verbier. with snow forecast in the next few days followed by a period […]
For the winter ski season 13/14 Altitude will be sponsored by Salomon. This will include the staff wearing the below uniform and reciving special deals on […]
Verbier has been experiencing some fantastic conditions for the last few weeks, with bight blue skies and beautiful sunshine every day. If youre planning on heading […]
LEVEL 1 > Complete Beginners No skiing or snowboarding experience is required. Don’t worry, everyone has to start at the beginning.
LEVEL 2 > Intermediate beginners Be able to use the magic carpet and handle tow on the nursery slopes, some control of speed and direction.
LEVEL 3 > Advanced beginners Ride all lifts on the nursery and easy slopes, be able to control speed using turns.
LEVEL 4 > Intermediate Confident on blue runs, turning comfortably. Skiers should have their skis parallel some of the time. Snowboarders should be confident on both heel and toe side turns.
LEVEL 5 > Intermediate Advanced Confident on red runs when conditions are good. Feel challenged by ice, moguls or deep snow.
LEVEL 6 > Advanced Confident with red runs in all conditions, get down most black runs. Looking to improve in moguls, off-piste or carving.
LEVEL 7 > Expert Confident on blacks and be able to safely get down itinerary routes. Working on improving skills and speed in carving, moguls or powder or be waiting to improve jumps and tricks in the freestyle park.
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