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French Backcountry Skier Dies in Fall Near Summit of Switzerlandโ€™s Highest Peak

A 53-year-old French backcountry skier died on April 28 after falling near the summit of the Dufourspitze, Switzerlandโ€™s highest mountain, authorities confirmed. The climber was part of a two-person team that departed the Monte Rosa Hut early Monday morning, aiming to reach the 4,634-meter (15,203-foot) summit of the Dufourspitze, located in the Monte Rosa massif near Zermatt, Switzerland. Approximately 80 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 30, 2025
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Record-Breaking Snow Totals in Switzerland as 89″ Falls in 2 Days

Record-breaking amounts of snow in Switzerland. | Image: Electroverse

A new Swiss snowfall record has been set at the Bortelsee station in the Simplon region of Switzerland, where 89 inches (226 centimeters) of snow fell within just two days, and 97 inches (247 centimeters) accumulated over three days. This unprecedented event, recorded from April 15 to 17, 2025, now stands as the largest amount of snow ever measured in […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 18, 2025
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Swiss Alps Skiing Accident Claims Life of LEGO Executive Michael Halbye

Michael Halbye, vice chairman of LEGO’s parent company Kirkbi and a longtime confidant of Denmarkโ€™s royal family, died Saturday after a skiing accident in Switzerland. He was 64. Halbye was skiing in the Verbier region of the Swiss Alps when he lost control and fell off-piste on April 12. Emergency responders airlifted him to a hospital, but he succumbed to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 16, 2025
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3 Serious Skiing Accidents in Swiss Alps Leave 2 Dead, 1 Injured During Allalin Races and Separate 4 Vallรฉes Incident

What began as a celebration of alpine speed and tradition ended in tragedy on Saturday, April 12, when two separate serious accidents during the Allalin Races left one skier dead, another critically injured, and a third participant also hospitalized after a collision. According to the Cantonal Police of Valais, the first accident occurred at 9:40 a.m., when a 26-year-old Swiss […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 14, 2025
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Separate Avalanches Kill 2 in Swiss Alps Amid Warming Temperatures

The avalanche at Bourg-St-Pierre, Switzerland. | Photo: Valais Police

Two skiers died in separate avalanches last week in Switzerlandโ€™s Valais Alps. The incidents occurred just days apart in popular backcountry zones, prompting rescue teams to emphasize the need for caution as spring arrives and temperatures rise, creating unstable snowpacks. Related: World Cup Star Ivica Kostelic Denies Being Buried in Austrian Avalanche Bourg-St-Pierre Avalanche On April 3, a 34-year-old Swiss […]

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AvyBrains | April 7, 2025
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Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend

Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour in Verbier, Switzerland, we met at the Mammut booth in the heart of the Freeride Villageโ€”geared up and ready for a full day in the mountains. The mission: sharpen avalanche safety skills, explore gear trusted by professionals, and ski alongside one of […]

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Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025
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A Look Behind the Scenes of the Natural Selection Tour DUELS Match in Andermatt, Switzerland

Andermatt is more than a Swiss ski village. It’s an alpine fortress. The mountains rise like walls around it, sealing in a world of deep snow and untapped lines from all sides. The air is crisp; the streets narrow and charming. Every street is older than most cities in the Western Hemisphere and each holds its own story. It is […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | February 27, 2025
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[VIDEO] Dealing with Rockfall and Ice after Skiing Through a Natural Arch | Hidden Faces Ep. 22

After seeing an inspiring Instagram post, we (the Hidden Faces crew) became curious about the location of this incredible natural arch. A bit of research on online maps led us to itโ€”deep in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by massive glaciers. We took on the challenge of skiing this long couloir and, along the way, attempted to ski a steep north […]

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