30+ Inches of New Snow in the High Alps 2 French ski areas, Tignes and Val Thorens, are reporting over 30″ of new snowfall as of Wednesday, November 6th. Many other resorts are also reporting up to 2 feet of fresh snowfall across the Alps this week, with more on the way through the following week. Val Thorens, France has a projected opening date of November 23rd for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 7, 2019 0 Comments
Pilot Thrown From Plane When it Became Tangled in Chairlift Cables at Italian Ski Resort A small aircraft got tangled in the cables of a chairlift near the town of Prato Valentino in the Italian Alps on Sunday, injuring the pilot. Related: It’s Official! Milan-Cortina, Italy Will Host the Winter Olympics 2026 The pilot, from Genoa, was thrown out of the plane on impact. His passenger remained trapped inside the plane and was rescued by […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 8, 2019 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Winter Returns to the Alps | Up To 2-Feet Fresh Snow Expected This Weekend Winter is starting to grab a foothold in Europe as falling temperatures have resulted in heavy snow high up on glaciers in the Alps. The forecast is positive too, with the snow expected to continue throughout the weekend, with the potential for up to 2-feet of snow in total. The Stubai glacier in Austria, who are expecting to start their 10-month […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
French Authorities Restricting Access to Mont Blanc to Reduce Overcrowding Climbers wanting to summit Mont Blanc, the EU’s highest peak, will now have to book a room in one of its shelters before making the ascent or face jail time. The new rules aim to reduce risks caused by overcrowding and unprepared tourists attempt the iconic peak. French authorities have introduced new rules that require people who want to scale […] Climbing CragBrains | June 3, 2019 0 Comments
Skier and Snowboarder Killed in Separate Avalanche Incidents in the French Alps Last Weekend An expert and highly experienced skier and mountaineer was killed by an avalanche in the Aiguilles Rouges area high above Chamonix, France and in a separate incident, a snowboarder died on the Alpes Maritimes in what was a tragic weekend in the French Alps. A 33-year old Frenchman, skiing alone, was caught at the weekend in the Aiguille Rouges. His […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 24, 2019 0 Comments
61-Year-Old Man Killed by Avalanche While Touring in French Alps Near Alpe D’Huez A British skier on holiday died in an avalanche in the French Alps on Friday. The unnamed 61-year-old was skiing with his six friends and two guides near Alpe D’Huez, a popular resort in France. A huge slab of snow broke off the mountain 330-feet above the group and slid into the victim and his group, who were skiing in […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 4, 2019 0 Comments
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Heavy Snowfall Across The Alps Claimed 7 Lives Last Weekend At least seven people have died in the Alps during a weekend of heavy snowfall, with skiers facing a high avalanche risk in Austria, Germany, and Italy, reports the BBC. Related: Avalanches Claim 7 Lives Across Colorado, Montana, Canada, and Europe Two separate avalanches killed two German skiers in Austria’s Vorarlberg mountains. A third skier died in Pongau district, near Salzburg. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2019 0 Comments
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