Ski Tourer Dies from Avalanche Injuries

24th January 2025

The 27-year-old man was caught on the Grand Tave summit in the Valais canton last weekend in Switzerland.

The man was at 2,228m on a north east slopes with the avalanche risk at Level 2.

He was swept several hundred meters down the mountain.

He was dug out by his skiing partner after she had alerted the rescue services.

He was transferred to Sion hospital but died this week.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation.

Avalanche danger. Image c/o PlanetSKI.