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5 days ago

Glacier Crevasse Fall Claims Life of Recreational Skier in Jasper National Park

A Czech recreational skier died after an 80-foot fall into a crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier; recovery required weather and remote conditions.
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fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

B.C. Man Falls Into Crevasse and Dies in Jasper National Park, Alberta

A skier and snowboarder died after a 25-meter crevasse fall on the Athabasca Glacier, with recovery delayed by remote conditions and poor weather.
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fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Heroic Climber Presumed Dead After 100-Foot Crevasse Fall During Rescue Attempt at Monte Rosa, Italy - SnowBrains

A 61-year-old Italian mountaineer fell 30 meters into a glacier crevasse on Monte Rosa while attempting to rescue another climber and is presumed dead.
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