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Police Searching for Witnesses as Argentine Skier Dies After Being Found Unconscious on the Slopes in Zermatt, Switzerland

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An Argentine skier died Wednesday, January 29, after being found unconscious on a marked ski run in Zermatt, Switzerland, the cantonal police of Wallis/Valais reports. Around 3 p.m., third parties discovered the 25-year-old man lying unresponsive on Piste 9, a groomed slope between Blauherd and Tuftern in the resort’s extensive ski area. They immediately alerted rescue teams, according to a statement […]
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Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche in Arosa-Lenzerheide Ski Area, Switzerland

A snowboarder was killed in an avalanche on Wednesday, January 29, at Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area in the Swiss Alps. Arosa-Lenzerheide is located in the south side of the Alps in the canton Graubünden which has been facing heightened avalanche danger following days of heavy snowfall. The Swiss Avalanche Institute (SLF) announced a Level 4 warning for Wednesday. Related: Tragedy in […]
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Deadly Day in the French Alps: 2 Avalanches Claim the Lives of 5 Skiers

Two deadly avalanches struck the French Alps on Wednesday, January 29, killing five people after several days of strong snowfall. The tragedies occurred in separate locations: one in the Vallorcine area near Chamonix in the Haute-Savoie and the other in Val Cenis in the Savoie region, where a group of Norwegian ski tourers was caught in a deadly avalanche. The […]
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Norway Dominates FIS World Cup Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria, While USA’s River Radmus Places 12th

Alexander Steen Olsen of Norway claimed his second Audi FIS Ski World Cup title of the season and the third of his career with a victory on a shortened Giant Slalom course at Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday night, January 28. Heavy rainfall and snowfall earlier in the day forced organizers to apply large amounts of salt to maintain course conditions. […]
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Heroic Snow Groomer Driver Rescues Sisters as Avalanche Hits Cross-Country Ski Trail near St. Moritz, Switzerland

Two cross-country skiers were caught in an avalanche on Sunday afternoon, January 26, near St. Moritz, Switzerland. The rare incident ocured on the cross-country trail near Isola along Lake Sils which is situated just below the Corvatsch ski area. Corvatsch is one of several ski areas in the Engadin Ski Area which joined the IKON pass this season. The incident […]
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[PHOTOS] Incredible Skills Showcased at 2025 Snow Sculpture World Championships at Breckenridge, CO

The 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships concluded yesterday, January 25, showcasing the artistic and technical skill of 12 teams from around the world. The event, held annually in the historic downtown of Breckenridge, Colorado, transforms massive 25-ton blocks of snow into intricate sculptures using only hand tools. Over five days, teams dedicated approximately 94 hours to carving their designs, creating […]
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