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Europe 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.

Europe 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.

Colorado March 20, 2024

Colorado roof avalanche buries two teens, one seriously injured

Japan 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.

Italy February 28, 2024

1 German skier dead, 2 injured after northern Italy avalanche

An avalanche near the town of Racines, Italy, buried three German backcountry skiers on Wednesday, killing one and critically injuring the others.

India February 22, 2024

Russian skier dead, 6 rescued in avalanche at Himalayan resort

A Russian skier and five others were rescued Thursday, alongside their local guide, after an avalanche in Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Avalanche February 15, 2024

Pioneering American skier Kasha Rigby believed dead in Kosovo avalanche

Renowned American skier Katherine “Kasha" Rigby is believed to have died in an avalanche at the Ski Center in Brezovica, Kosovo, reports say.

Wyoming February 7, 2024

Wyoming skier carried 1,500 feet by avalanche in Grand Tetons

A Wyoming skier suffered serious injuries after triggering an avalanche with four other skiers, and being swept away for about 1,500 feet down the mountain.

Colorado January 24, 2024

Avalanche kills Colorado doctor snowboarding in backcountry in state's first death of season

Officials in Colorado believe the first avalanche death of the season occured Monday after Dr. Peter Harrelson failed to return from a backcountry outing.

China January 16, 2024

Avalanches in China trap 1K tourists in remote skiing village

More than 1,000 tourists were stranded in a remote skiing village in northwestern China after dozens of avalanches swept heavy snow over roadways.

Avalanche January 12, 2024

Idaho emergency teams rescue 2 men from deadly avalanche near Stevens Peak

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, with help from the United States Air Force and other Idaho law enforcement departments, located and safely rescued two men from a deadly avalanche.