Few years on the Earth
The deaths of experienced skiers Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy in a devastating alpine avalanche have drawn renewed attention to the persistent dangers of off-piste winter sports across Europe. Their tragedy forms part of a series of fatal snow slides that have struck major ski regions within days of each other, underscoring the volatility of … Read more
The sudden death of a teenager at a resort pool in rural Galena has left a community grappling with shock and grief. Authorities confirmed that 17-year-old Jack Zucco of Rochester, Illinois, died after losing consciousness while swimming at Chestnut Mountain Resort on Friday night. Emergency responders were called after reports of a possible drowning, and … Read more
A fatal skiing accident on Mammoth Mountain in California has once again drawn attention to safety risks on expert-level terrain at major ski resorts. On February 5, a skier died after falling on “Dropout 2,” one of the mountain’s steepest marked runs, making this the fourth reported death at Mammoth Mountain during the current winter … Read more
A fatal skiing accident at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort has drawn renewed attention to safety concerns at ski areas during the winter season. Eric Battjes, a 44-year-old man from Stillwater, Minnesota, died after crashing into a tree while skiing on the American Flyer run, an intermediate trail at the resort. The incident occurred on Friday … Read more
A fatal helicopter crash near one of Russia’s well-known winter recreation zones has claimed the lives of two senior figures from the regional transport sector, sending shockwaves through Perm Krai’s business and logistics community. The incident occurred near the Ashatli-Park ski and recreation area, a popular destination for winter sports and leisure activities, when a … Read more