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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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