Tag: valais

Ski Tourer Killed in Van dโ€™en Haut Region, Switzerland

On Monday, February 5, 2024, a ski tourer slipped and fell down…

Julia Schneemann

Swiss Army Extends Monitoring of Valais Forest Fire to August 8, 2023

The Swiss Army has extended its commitment to help with the forest…

Julia Schneemann

2 Climbers From 2 Separate Hiking Groups Killed in Same Rock Slide at Mont Blanc

A Dutch and a French climber were killed on Monday, July 31,…

Julia Schneemann

Forest Fire Ravaging Swiss Mountain Region โ€” Hundreds Evacuated

Forest fires have ravaged large sections of forested land near the Aletsch…

Julia Schneemann

2023 Skier Visits Down 9% in Switzerland

While US ski resorts booked a record season in 22/23 with 64.7…

Julia Schneemann

22-Year Old American Hiker Dies Climbing Near Zermatt in Switzerland

Aย 22-year-old American died last Thursday while hiking in the Swiss state of…

Julia Schneemann

Skier Dies After Avalanche in Valais Region, Switzerland

A 40-year old man has died in the Valais canton of Switzerland.…

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4 Skiers Dead in 2 Swiss Avalanches Yesterday

Four skiers were caught and perished in 2 separate avalanches in the…

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