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Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

March 14, 2026

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

February 19, 2026

Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

February 16, 2026

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More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season. But Tuesday's deadly incident in California, which took the li

bbc.com•February 20, 2026