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At least 16 people have died in avalanches this season. Here's what backcountry travelers need to know.

At least 16 people - on snowmobiles, skis and snowboards - have died in avalanches so far in the 2025-2026 season, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The Feb. 17, 2026 deadly ...
The New York Times

3 People Are Killed in Series of Avalanches in Austrian Alps

The police said several other rescues took place. The avalanches happened amid severe weather warnings across the region. By Michael Levenson Melina Delkic and Amy Graff Three people were killed in a ...