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December 24, 2024

Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche in Switzerland

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger was killed after an avalanche struck a resort where she was, officials said on Tuesday. She was 26.

July 9, 2024

Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years

Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.

May 12, 2024

Idaho emergency room doctor dies in avalanche on ski trip

Dr. Terrence O'Connor was skiing with a partner when the snowslide began on Friday; residents on social media say the 48-year-old ER doctor was a "outstanding physician"

May 10, 2024

Bodies of 2 skiers buried in Utah avalanche recovered

The bodies of two men who were killed in an avalanche in Utah's backcountry outside of Salt Lake City were recovered. A third man was with them and was rescued.

May 9, 2024

2 skiers confirmed dead in Utah avalanche, sheriff says

Two backcountry skiers were reported dead Thursday following an avalanche in the Wasatch Mountain Range outside Salt Lake City. A third skier was rescued.

May 9, 2024

Utah rescue crews search for 2 of 3 skiers who went missing after avalanche

Two of three backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche rushed down Lone Peak near Salt Lake City, Utah, are still being searched for, while the third has been rescued.

April 11, 2024

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

April 2, 2024

American teen among 3 killed in avalanche near popular Swiss resort

An avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt killed an American teen and two others, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday.

March 20, 2024

Colorado roof avalanche buries two teens, one seriously injured

March 12, 2024

2 skiers from New Zealand killed in avalanche in Japan, police say

Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A third skier was injured.