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Five Skiers Dead Near Zermatt After Avalanche

Five skiers died in the mountains near Zermatt, Switzerland, after climbers discovered abandoned skis near the Rimpfischhorn summit; authorities found the bodies on the Adler glacier following an investigation.

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Avalanche Kills British Skier Amidst Severe Alpine Storms

A 27-year-old British man died in an avalanche at the French ski resort of Val Thorens on Thursday, following unusually heavy storms across the Alps that caused at least four deaths and widespread disruption to transport and infrastructure across France, Italy, and Switzerland.

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Climate Change Increases Avalanche Risk in Italian Alps, Underscoring Crucial Role of Rescue Dogs

In the Italian Dolomites, a 50% increase in avalanche incidents over 25 years, linked to climate change and heavier snow, highlights the crucial role of avalanche rescue dogs like Zen, whose superior sense of smell located a buried skier, but the woman died highlighting the critical time factor in a...

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Avalanche in Armenia Kills One Spanish Mountaineer, Hospitalizes Seven

Nine Spanish mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on Tuesday while climbing Mount Aragats in Armenia; one died, seven were hospitalized, and one was unharmed. Rescuers suspended the search for the deceased due to poor weather.

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Three Skiers Presumed Dead in Deadly Alaska Avalanche

Three skiers are missing and presumed dead after a large avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon, burying them under 40 to 100 feet of snow; recovery efforts were suspended due to high avalanche risk and limited daylight.

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Three Skiers Presumed Dead in Alaskan Avalanche

Three skiers are missing and presumed dead after a heli-skiing avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska on Tuesday afternoon; the skiers were buried under 40-100 feet of snow, and recovery efforts are hampered by dangerous conditions.

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Six Dead in Separate Swiss Mountain Accidents

Six people died in two separate mountain accidents in Switzerland on May 24th and 25th, 2025: five skiers perished on the Rimpfischhorn near Zermatt, while a mountaineer was killed by an avalanche on the Morgenhorn above Kandersteg; investigations are underway.

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Record Alpine Snowfall Causes Death, Widespread Disruptions

Heavy late-season snowfall exceeding 1.1 meters in parts of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps on April 17th caused one death, widespread disruptions, temporary confinement orders, and significant avalanche risk, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Alpine weather.

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Fatal Avalanche at Lake Louise Ski Resort

A fatal avalanche near Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Park on Friday afternoon at approximately 3 p.m. buried one skier under 1.5 to 2 meters of snow, while another skier, who was partially buried, initiated first aid before emergency responders arrived.

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Alaskan Heli-Skiing Avalanche Leaves Three Skiers Dead

Three heli-skiers were buried by a massive avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, on February 27, 2024, under 40–100 feet of snow, with authorities believing they did not survive due to the depth of the snow and continued avalanche risk.

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Three Heli-Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche

Three heli-skiers are feared dead after a massive avalanche in Alaska's Chugach Mountains on Tuesday afternoon, while a fourth member of their guided group survived; the avalanche, estimated to be half a mile long, buried them under up to 100 feet of snow.

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Eight Dead in Indian Himalayan Avalanche

Eight workers died in an avalanche at a construction camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand, India, on Friday, while 50 others survived; rescue efforts lasted several days.

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