Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk. December 25, 2024 6:50 PM ET. By . ... in the Swiss Alps, local police said in an online statement.

In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

The bodies of five skiers have been found on a glacier in the Swiss Alps. Climbers alerted local authorities after finding abandoned skis near the summit of Rimpfischhorn on Saturday. A helicopter ...

Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk By Michael Levitt Published December 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM EST ...

Avalanche in Swiss Alps buries several people, police say. Story by Jack Burgess - BBC News • 11h. A rescue mission is under way to reach several people buried in an avalanche on the Eiger ...

Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk By Michael Levitt Published December 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM EST ...

Avalanches killed an average of 27 people in the United States annually during the last 10 winters, according to an analysis by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.. Greg Gagne, a forecaster ...

The death of an Olympic snowboarding athlete is a reminder that even the most skilled and experienced athletes are not immune to the threat of avalanches, and that knowledge is key to staying safe.