22-Year Old American Hiker Dies Climbing Near Zermatt in Switzerland A 22-year-old American died last Thursday while hiking in the Swiss state of Valais. He was attempting to climb the Dom peak in the Upper Valais region, located in the mountain range between the famous ski resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee. Related: Could the Global Energy Crisis Close Switzerland’s Ski Resorts? He apparently hiked unsecured, lost footing, and fell 65-100 feet […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 22, 2022 2 Comments
Skier Dies After Avalanche in Valais Region, Switzerland A 40-year old man has died in the Valais canton of Switzerland. The man was caught in a small avalanche, while traveling near the town of Binn, in the Goms Valley, en route to the Mittlenberg hut with his girlfriend. The man was able to free himself, but the two realized they couldn’t make it to the hut because night had fallen and fog rolled in. The two spent the night in an igloo […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 27, 2014 0 Comments
4 Skiers Dead in 2 Swiss Avalanches Yesterday Four skiers were caught and perished in 2 separate avalanches in the southern Swiss alps on Sunday. Another skier is currently in critical condition. Two other avalanches also occured in the same zone on Sunday each resulting in skiers with minor injuries. These avalanches all occurred out off-piste in […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 6, 2014 1 Comment
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