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Swiss Alpine Club Attempts to Kerb Geotagging to Reduce Accidents and Death

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The Swiss Alpine Club ‘SAC’ has started a media campaign called #nogeotag, with which the SAC is hoping to discourage people from geotagging on social media. The move has been prompted by the Swiss Alps seeing a record number of hikers this summer and accidents and deaths. Related: Tragedy in the Swiss Alps as one 14-Year Old Confirmed Dead and […]

Julia Schneemann | September 20, 2022
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Skiers 43% More Likely to Be Involved in a Crash if They’ve Been Drinking Alcohol

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A new study has revealed that over 1,000 Brits a day get injured on ski holidays after consuming alcohol. The study by Direct Line said skiers are 43 percent more likely to be involved in a crash after drinking, with 3.8 million reporting injuries on the slopes that were a direct result of consuming alcohol beforehand, reports the Independent. Related: Mikaela […]

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SnowBrains | December 5, 2019
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2014-2015 Winter Results in 137 Avalanche Fatalities

The 2014-2015 season was a relatively deadly season worldwide when it comes to avalanche deaths. 137 avalanche related deaths were recorded worldwide this year and that is a 40% increase compared to the long-year average. Although this season was a deadly one, the U.S. had only 11 deaths which is relatively low compared to the typical 26 avalanche related deaths. […]

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Chris Wallner | October 15, 2015
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