Fatal Alpine Accidents Hit Five-Year High

Swiss Alpine Club reports 28 fatal ski touring accidents last winter, marking the highest death toll in five years amid increased mountain sports activity.

Key Takeaways

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28 fatal ski touring accidents occurred in Swiss Alps last winter
3,570 people experienced emergency situations in Swiss mountains last year
111 people lost their lives in 93 mountain sports accidents
Nearly 50% of casualties were foreign nationals

By The Numbers

28

Fatal ski touring accidents in winter 2023/24

3,570

Emergency situations in Swiss mountains

36

Hiking fatalities in summer

They Said

"The winter of 2023/24 was characterised by an above-average amount of snow at higher altitudes, while lower regions remained snow-poor due to the warm weather"
— Swiss Alpine Club

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