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Two Backcountry Skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Two backcountry skiers tragically lost their lives on Saturday, May 17, after being caught in an avalanche while ascending the Alphubel, a 4,206-meter (13,799 feet) peak in the Swiss canton of Valais. The accident occurred at approximately 4,165 meters (13,665 feet) in the area known as the “ice nose” above the Täschhütte, a popular base for backcountry ski tours in […]

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AvyBrains | May 19, 2025
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Switzerland Police Looking for Skiers or Snowboarders Responsible for Triggering Avalanche

On Tuesday, January 9, in the afternoon an avalanche occurred and slid into the Pizol Ski Area in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. An extensive search was issued, but thankfully, nobody was found buried or injured. However, Swiss police still seek help identifying who was responsible for setting off the slide. Related: Man Killed by Avalanche in Idaho Backcountry Yesterday, 2 Others […]

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John Cunningham | January 12, 2024
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2 Fatal Avalanches in 3 Days in Nendaz, Switzerland

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An avalanche on Monday morning killed a 28-year-old Dutch skier near the ski resort of Nendaz, Switzerland. The victim had been skiing off-piste with two friends on the heights of Nendaz in an area known amongst Freeriders as ‘Stairway to Heaven’ when the avalanche was triggered. His friends located him, dug him out, and contacted search and rescue, which tried resuscitation. He was […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023
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11 Dead in European Avalanches at the Weekend

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Eight people died last weekend in avalanches in Austria alone, seven of which while skiing off-piste in various areas across the country, including near ski resorts in St. Anton at the Arlberg and Obergurgl. Sunday alone saw five people perish. Among the dead were tourists from New Zealand, China, and Germany. Sunday’s fatalities, unfortunately, also included the driver of a […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2023
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Switzerland Implements Changes to Avalanche Warnings

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The Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) responded to requests to make its Avalanche Warning System more detailed by implementing a change in the way the warning system operates. They are pioneering a new path toward avalanche safety with a major change. The five categories of danger remain the same: 1- Low  2- Moderate  3 – Considerable […]

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Riley McDonald | December 6, 2022
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Barking Dogs Save Their Owners’ Lives after Avalanche Burial in Switzerland

Winter Hiking In Switzerland. | Photo Via Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG On Saturday, January 30th at 3:00 PM, two people were buried in an avalanche while hiking in Avers Valley. Located in southwestern Switzerland, Avers valley offers many winter sports activities, including hiking, ski touring, and resort skiing. The pair were out hiking on the well-prepared winter hiking trails when […]

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Miles Wong | February 10, 2021
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8 People Die in 4 Avalanches 1 Day in Switzerland:

8 People died in 4 separate avalanches in 1 day Switzerland yesterday, Saturday, January 31st, 2015. This brings the total avalanche deaths in Switzerland this winter to 17. In the Alps this winter there have been a staggering 49 avalanches deaths. Fourty-nine people have died in avalanches in the Alps this year and it’s only the start of February. Avalanche danger was rated as “Considerable” (3 out of 5) in all the areas where these deadly avalanches occurred. Details from all these avalanches are still coming in. […]

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