#off-piste-safety

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fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Snowboarder Rescues Random Man Stuck In Ravine At Japan Ski Resort

This video serves as yet another reminder of how important it is to ski or snowboard with a buddy if you're planning to head off trail, even just to pop into the woods. While trail hazards might be well marked at some resorts, you can run into hidden rocks, trees, or even holes no matter where you are. That's especially true outside of the country, where off-piste terrain isn't necessarily mitigated like it is in North America.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Avalanche Danger in Europe Remains at Elevated Levels, Agencies Urging Caution - SnowBrains

Dangerous, deceptive avalanche conditions persist across the European Alps, with level 3 'considerable' risk causing multiple recent fatal incidents and ongoing rescue responses.
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fromThe Local France
2 months ago

American man dies skiing off-piste in France

An American man in his fifties died while skiing off-piste at Val Thorens after hitting his head on a rock despite rapid medical intervention.
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