Italian Freerider Dies After Avalanche Carries Him Into Crevasse in the Italian Dolomites [Updated December 28, 7:30 p.m. CET] A 31-year-old freerider from Rome died in hospital after being rescued with serious injuries late Saturday afternoon, December 27. The victim, identified as Eduardo Conti, was  swept into a deep crevasse by an avalanche on Marmolada, one of the Italian Dolomites’ most complex and glaciated massifs. According to a statement released by the Trentino […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2025 0 Comments
Dolomiti Mountain Range in Italy Wakes Up to Fresh Snow in July Marmolada, the highest ridge in the Dolomites, Italy, woke up this morning (July 26, 2023), to a dusting of fresh snow. Marmolada is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski area, one of the largest ski areas in the world. The Dolomites are considered the most stunning mountains in the world and are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ski area […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 26, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEOS] 17 Hikers Still Unaccounted for After Glacier Collapse Caused Avalanche Killing 7 in Italy View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Rescuers are using drones to search for up to 17 hikers who are still unaccounted for following an avalanche in northern Italy on Sunday. Drones are being used because the terrain is too unstable for rescue crews to clamber over to search for the missing hikers. “We’re continuing the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Marmolada Glacier Collapse Leaves 7 Dead, 8 Injured, 15 Missing in Italy View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) “An avalanche of snow, ice and rock which in its path hit the access road when there were several roped parties, some of which were swept away. The definitive number of mountaineers involved is not yet known.” – Michela Canova, emergency services spokeswoman 7 people have been confirmed dead […] Industry News AvyBrains | July 4, 2022 0 Comments
Famous Glacier in the Italian Dolomites Melting Fast Marmolada glacier may not last long enough to see 2030. The highest peak in the Italian Dolomites, Marmolada, stands at 10,968 feet and contains one of Italy’s most famous glaciers. The area played a pivotal role in World War I, as it became the line of control between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. However, due to the ongoing effects of climate […] Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
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