Deadly Avalanche Strikes Italian Alps Ski Resort
#AlpsAvalanche #SkiSafetyAn avalanche at Italy's Courmayeur ski resort killed two skiers and critically injured a third on Sunday. All were off-piste. This follows three other avalanche deaths in the French Alps within days, highlighting the dangers of backcountry skiing. read more
Avalanche Panic in Italian Alps Captured on Video
#AlpineAvalanche #SkiSafetyA massive avalanche struck near Italy's Courmayeur resort, sending skiers fleeing. This is the latest in a series of deadly Alpine avalanches this winter, with hazardous conditions causing multiple fatalities across France and Italy. read more
Avalanche Kills Two Britons at French Ski Resort
#AlpsAvalanche #SkiSafetyTwo British men and a French national were killed in an avalanche at the Val d’Isère ski resort. The Brits were off-piste skiing in a group. A high-risk warning was in effect for the French Alps region. read more
Avalanche Kills Three Skiers in French Alps
#AlpsAvalanche #SkiSafetyTwo British men and a French national were killed in an avalanche Friday at the Val d’Isère ski resort in the French Alps. The Brits were off-piste skiing in a group. A high avalanche risk had been warned. read more
Third Australian Skier Dies in Japans Severe Snow Season
#SkiSafety #JapanTravelA 27-year-old Australian man died from a suspected heart attack while skiing in Japan's Hokkaido. He is the third Australian to die there this ski season, amid heavy snowfall causing numerous accidents and fatalities across the country. read more
Second Teen Ski Death in Austria in 48 Hours
#SkiSafety #AustriaNewsA 14-year-old Czech boy died after veering off a beginner's ski slope in Austria, falling seven meters. This is the second fatal incident at an Austrian resort in two days, with police warning of extremely hard slopes and high speeds. read more