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Swiss Research Shows 10% Jump in Avalanche Survival and 45% Faster Rescues in Last 40 Years

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A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open reveals significant improvements in avalanche survival rates in Switzerland over the past 40 years. The research, conducted by a team led by Dr. Simon Rauch, analyzed data from 1,643 individuals critically buried by avalanches between 1981 and 2020. Related: AIARE Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in […]
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Deadly Avalanche Kills Heliski Guide in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

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The New Zealand Herald reports that a heliskier was killed in an avalanche in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on Wednesday, September 25, in the remote Arrowsmith Range of Mid Canterbury, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Christchurch. The skier was identified as heliski guide Brett Evans, aged 38, who worked with Methven Heliski. Emergency services received the distress call […]
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1 Dead, 1 Buried, and 1 Self-Rescued Following Avalanche Near Bariloche, Argentina

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An avalanche struck Cerro López mountain near Bariloche, Argentina, on Wednesday afternoon, killing a British woman and burying one person while leaving another missing, reports La Nacion. The incident occurred during a cross-country skiing expedition in the popular Nahuel Huapi National Park. Related: The Science Behind Avalanches Emergency services rushed to the scene after the avalanche was reported at 5:40 […]
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[VIDEO] Italian Climbers Narrowly Escape Huge Avalanche on K2

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In a heart-stopping moment captured on video, Italian mountaineers Federico Secchi and Marco Majori narrowly escaped a potentially deadly avalanche on K2, the world’s second-highest peak. The incident occurred during their ambitious summer expedition to climb Broad Peak and K2 without supplemental oxygen. Related: Ice Avalanche Strikes Hiking Group on Mont Blanc, France, Killing 1 and Injuring 4 Resting in […]
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[VIDEO] Police Dig Out Driver Trapped in Car After Avalanche Near Valle Nevado, Chile

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Chilean emergency responders successfully rescued a driver trapped under an avalanche on a mountain road near Santiago on Saturday, June 22. The rescue occurred on Route G-251 in Valle Nevado, where a fierce blizzard created hazardous conditions. Emergency teams battled through deep snowfall to reach the scene. Related: Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Already Gotten 130 Inches of Snow This Season […]
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Skier and His Dog Trigger Avalanche on Beartooth Highway, MT, After Week-Long Road Closure

The Beartooth Highway, known for its breathtaking views and access to excellent backcountry terrain, reopened this weekend after a week-long delay due to winter weather. However, within an hour of the reopening, a significant avalanche on the Gardiner Headwall was triggered by backcountry users. Related: Weather-Permitting, Beartooth Highway (US-212) From Red Lodge to Cooke City, MT, Projected to Open June […]
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