Skier Killed and 6 Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir A Russian skier was killed in an inbounds avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir, while a successful rescue operation saved six others, including a local guide, officials reported. Related: [VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area The avalanche struck the Army Ridge at Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday afternoon, trapping the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
The Real Story Behind the Avalanche That Killed 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area Last Week On February 1st, 2023, we reported that two tourists had been killed, and 19 others had to be rescued after a massive avalanche hit the Afarwat peak at a ski resort in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg area. Our sources were local journalists infamous for sensationalizing. Since then, Australian freeskier and journalist Sam Leitch, who is in Gulmarg, has reached […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 9, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area Two tourists have been killed, and 19 others had to be rescued after a massive avalanche hit the Afarwat peak at a ski resort in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg area. Several tourists are still missing, while the bodies of two Polish tourists have been recovered. Three teams of 21 foreign nationals and two local guides were on […] AvyBrains | February 1, 2023 0 Comments
Gulmarg Ski Gulmarg, India with Bill For an untracked trip to India, Bill’s Trips can guide you in the right direction. Gulmarg, India may seem like a world away, but with Bill’s Trips it will seem as easy as a trip to the local ski hill. Find out more about booking a trip with Bill here. 0 Comments
VIDEO: Skier Triggers Large Avalanche At Gulmarg Ski Resort, India This is a prime example of how dangerous the low snow conditions in India are. This video shows a skier that remotely triggers a low snow avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, India. Thankfully, it appears as though they successfully avoided the slide. Avalanche AvyBrains | March 8, 2018 0 Comments
Two Skiers Have Died in Avalanches in Gulmarg, India in the Past Month In an area infamous for its huge avalanches, the Indian government appointed American avalanche forecaster Brian Newman as the Snow Safety Officer at Gulmarg resort for the 2017-18 season. But despite this, the famous ski resort has witnessed two avalanche deaths during the last month. So what is going on? Swedish skier, identified as Daniel Akesson, lost his life in January […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2018 0 Comments
7 Killed When Tree Derails Gondola Cable in Gulmarg, India on Saturday At least 7 people have been killed at the Gulmarg ski resort in Indian controlled Kashmir after the cable supporting the gondola cars derailed on Saturday, according to officials. The 7 deaths occurred due to their windows breaking and being thrown out of their gondola. “suddenly a gush of strong wind uprooted a pine tree that hit another large pine […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2017 0 Comments
Exactly How To Ski & Ride The Highest Gondola On Earth | Gulmarg, India How To Ski & Ride the Highest Gondola on Earth Gulmarg, India: Yes it’s possible to ski in India. India holds the highest gondola on Earth:  the Gulmarg Gondola that drops you off on the top of 13,780′ (4,200m) Afarwat Peak. When most people think about India they picture the Taj Mahal, Bollywood dancing or the Ganges. What most people forget […] Marian Krogh | February 22, 2017 1 Comment