Avalanches claim six lives in French Alps as danger warnings ignored

A spate of fatal avalanches has struck the French Alps amid persistently unstable conditions following heavy snowfall. This ...
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Experts issue warning about deadly threat to hikers and skiers this winter — here's what's happening

There are numerous concerns associated with extreme weather events, such as ice melt and snowfall deficits, in Alpine regions ...

This Japanese Road Has To Be Cut Out Of 65 Feet Of Snow: Here's How They Do It

The Tateyama Snow Corridor is a famous Japanese tourist attraction that hosts tours from April to June, allowing visitors to ...
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Snow-crowned peaks: The Austrian Alps, filmed by drone, part 1

The majestic Alps Mountains of Austria are on display in their full grandeur, in this drone footage filmed by featured pilots ...

This Street in Japan Is Buried Under 65 Feet of Snow

Snowfall in Japan varies widely by region, but one mountain road receives totals that shut it down for nearly half the year.

French Alps Avalanche Weekend Kills Six, Including British Skier Who Had No Transceiver or Guide

Avalanches killed six in the French Alps, including a British skier off-piste without a transceiver or guide, despite ...
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Eurostar Snow will return this month with winter ski trains to the Alps

Eurostar’s winter ski trains to the Alps will return later this month. Eurostar Snow, a high-speed rail service connecting London St Pancras to Lille and beyond, is set to run for 16 weeks from 20 ...