Skiers killed in Alaska avalanche

Three skiers likely killed in avalanche in Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Avalanche caught skiers, buried them under 40 to nearly 100 feet of snow. Guides unable to recover skiers due to depth of snow. Avalanche air bags deployed but victims likely did not survive.

Avalanche Rescue at Vail Pass

A Colorado avalanche victim was rescued after spending more than an hour buried under snow at Vail Pass. The individual, who had minor injuries, was found conscious and speaking to rescuers. Two backcountry skiers were killed in a separate avalanche incident in Oregon.

Fatal Avalanche in Utah Backcountry

A 37-year-old man was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Utah backcountry. The avalanche occurred in the Whiskey Hill-Beer Hill area of Curtis Creek.

Avalanche in Western Wyoming

Two skiers were buried in an avalanche in western Wyoming, resulting in one death and one injury. The deceased skier was identified as Kenneth Goff, an experienced outdoorsman. The incident took place on the Togwotee Pass in the Breccia Cliffs area.

Death of Sophie Hediger in Avalanche at Arosa Mountain Resort

Switzerland's national snowboard cross team member, Sophie Hediger, dies in an avalanche at Arosa mountain resort. She was 26 and had achieved World Cup podium places in 2023-24 season and participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

Tragic Death of Sophie Hediger

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at ski resort following participation in Winter Olympics.

American Mountaineer Found 22 Years After Avalanche

Police in Peru found the body of American mountaineer William Stampfl, buried by an avalanche 22 years ago while climbing a peak in the Andes.

Discovery of U.S. Mountain Climber's Mummified Body

The mummified body of U.S. mountain climber Bill Stampfl, who died 22 years ago in an avalanche while climbing Peru's highest peak, was found by Peruvian authorities. His body was recovered and plans are being made to cremate it and repatriate his ashes.

Discovery of American Climber's Body in Andes

American climber Bill Stampfl's body, buried in an avalanche 22 years ago in the Andes, was unexpectedly found by a stranger during a climb. His family plans to bring his body home for cremation and repatriation. Stampfl, along with two friends, was attempting to climb the Huascaran peak when the tragedy occurred.

Backcountry Skiers Killed in Utah Avalanche

Two backcountry skiers were killed and one rescued after being swept up in an avalanche near Salt Lake City. The avalanche occurred in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City after several days of spring snowstorms.

Avalanche at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Hiker Mikey Wright captured video of a large avalanche at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. The avalanche was likely caused by warm temperatures leading to snowmelt. The park warns of unstable snow conditions and advises against going on or beneath steep slopes.

Fatal Avalanche at Swiss Resort

An American teenager and two others were killed in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt. The victims were a 15-year-old American boy, a man, and a woman. The incident occurred in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, above the resort and below the Matterhorn peak.

Avalanche at Zermatt Ski Resort

An avalanche at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Zermatt killed three people, including a 15-year-old boy from the United States. The other two victims, a man and a woman, are still being identified. A 20-year-old Swiss man was the only survivor and was seriously injured. The avalanche occurred in an out-of-bounds area due to heavy snowfall and high winds.

Fatal Avalanche in Swiss Resort

An American teenager and two others were killed in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt. The incident occurred in an off-piste area of Riffelberg, above the resort and below the Matterhorn peak. The victims included a 15-year-old American boy, a man, and a woman.

Deadly Avalanche in Japan

A deadly avalanche in Japan buried six people, killing one man and one woman who were skiing, and injuring a third person. The skiers were confirmed to be from New Zealand.

Avalanche Deaths in Washington and Idaho

Two separate avalanches in Washington and Idaho have resulted in the deaths of two snowmobilers. The avalanches were triggered in high avalanche danger conditions, leading to tragic outcomes.

Avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol Province

An avalanche in Italy's South Tyrol province buried three German backcountry skiers, resulting in one death and critically injuring the other two. The avalanche occurred during an alpine ski outing near the town of Racines.