Norwegian Snowboarder Dies in Saas-Fee After Crevasse Fall

5th March 2025

The 52-year old was with a friend off piste on a glacier area in the Swiss resort when he fell into a crevasse.

Rescue services were on the  scene swiftly, but were unable to save him.

Rescue teams from the cantonal police and the Valais cantonal rescue organisation were supported by the helicopter company Air Zermatt.

They were able to rescue the casualty but despite resuscitation measures, the Norwegian died at the scene.

The public prosecutor’s office opened an investigation.

Saas-Fee has much glaciated terrain near the marked slopes, and is clearly marked with safety advice displayed.

Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI