A perfect ski day cannot end without après-ski, so we have made a list of our top 5 après-ski bars here in Zermatt! Photo; Hennu Stall, Zermatt Hennu Stall At least once during your trip to Zermatt you have to visit Hennu Stall for Après ski. It is located a few meters below the Furi lift station. It can also be reached by foot from Zermatt (30min) or you can take the gondola to Furi station and walk down (20min). Après starts around 3pm and finishes around 8pm. Once in Hennu, time does not matter – only the dancefloor does. You can enjoy famous music hits, as well as some classic schlager. I ..read more

Our instructors love to see you improve your skills in the snow, but skiing is about so much more than polishing your technique and getting that perfect turn. It’s about experiencing something unforgettable and who better to show you around than our own ski instructors who know Verbier inside-out? We asked them for their top tips and recommendations to get the most out of your time in Verbier. All our clients are unique and that’s what our instructors love about teaching.  “You get to meet so many great personalities and it’s amazing to hear all their stories, all while enjoying skiing wi ..read more

Luxury Ski Holidays & Service to Make You Smile Yearning for a break from the daily grind, with thoughts of that eagerly anticipated family ski holiday schussing through your mind? Look no further than Ski Armadillo, whose luxury chalet holidays are your ticket to unforgettable moments in the mountains. With their dedicated team of ‘Alpine Experts’ and an impressive portfolio of luxury ski chalets and apartments, you’ll enjoy a seamless experience from the moment you book. You will be free to unwind and create cherished memories with your loved ones. Read on to discover the anatomy of a dr ..read more

Martina from the ES sales team travelled to Nepal to volunteer with the Annapurna Association One of my best journeys so far… In the summer I had a huge opportunity to travel to Nepal and volunteer with the Annapurna Association in Pokhara, Nepal. This association is based here in Verbier. It helps girls who are abandoned or live in poverty or circumstances where their parents or relatives are unable to care for them. The home in Pokhara looks after 27 girls aged from 4 to 18 years old at the moment. Ready for school Other volunteers built the home in Pokhara. In the camp 3-4 girls live in one ..read more

Stef is a ski instructor with ES in Verbier in the winters, and here he tells us about his summers, working with Harlem Kitesurfing, who are based in Holland. Contact us to book ski lessons with Stef in Verbier. Heading home As the days grew longer and the snow began to melt in Verbier, it was time to put a storage wax on my skis and head for the Dutch coast. I live in a town called Zandvoort (see photos below), famous for it’s racing circuit. I caught up with some friends and family, but not for too long, since I had a quick transition back to work the following Monday. Harlem Kitesurfing In ..read more

Steven is a ski and snowboard instructor with ES in Zermatt in the winters, and here he tells us about his summer; scuba diving, surfing, cycling and traveling in Europe. Contact us to book lessons with Steven in Zermatt. Steven is from Belgium, in the Flemish speaking part. This summer he caught up with friends and family and at the same time had some adventures. Cycling and surfing in France With his bicycle, Steven went to the Vosges region in NorthEastern France. There, he conquered “Le Grand Ballon,” the region’s highest peak, and tackled the legendary “Le Super Planche des Belles Filles ..read more

Tim is a ski instructor with ES in Zermatt in the winters. Here he tells us about his summer, coaching skiing on the volcano at Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand. Contact us to book lessons with Tim in Zermatt. After the winter season in Zermatt Tim travels all the way to the other side of the world to New Zealand. Here the southern hemisphere winter starts late June and ends half way through October. Tim lives in a small town called Ohakune at the foot of Mount Ruapehu. Mount Ruapehu is an active volcano in the middle of the North island. The resort has stunning views that reach all the way t ..read more

Helena is a ski instructor with ES in Verbier in the winters, and here she tells us about her summers, matchracing in Denmark. This summer Helena with her team of 5 women came second in the national sailing championship. Contact us to book lessons with Helena in Verbier. This summer I was competing in the Danish sailing championships in a special category called match racing. With my team, we ended up in second place, which gave us a silver medal! This is a picture of me (centre) together with my team. We were all pretty happy at this moment! Match racing in sailing is where two boats are com ..read more

Dorian is a ski instructor with ES in Verbier in the winters, and here he tells us about his summers, still skiing! Contact us to book lessons with Dorian in Verbier. After finishing the Verbier winter at the end of April, I travelled around Europe to see family and friends. I also tried to catch some sun and warm temperatures. At the beginning of June, I travelled at the other side of the world and settled down in Queenstown, New Zealand. It’s a beautiful town next to a lake, surrounded by stunning mountains. And guess what? Those mountains get snow during the Southern Hemisphere winter! The ..read more

The web is full of content that will teach you how to ski. You can learn everything from snow plough to parallel without ever getting off the sofa. But reading is often very different from doing. And there are still a bunch of reasons why you should take ski lessons. Here we have laid out the reasons why ski lessons are essential. Let’s get to it. 1) Skiing is a feeling-based sport I have worked as qualified a ski instructor for over a decade. In that time, I have seen many self-taught beginners try to ski. It does not work. Skiing sounds easy in theory. The technique is very simple. And you ..read more