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Avalanche accident – that’s why companion rescue is crucial

The typical skier avalanche is around 50-70 meters wide and has about three times the flow length. The fracture depth (also called break-off depth) is on average around half a meter.

4. November 2025

Snow and avalanches

All Levels 13.11.2025 Arrow Down White Contents 01 Snow cover snowpack 02 Avalanche types 03 Avalanche danger and avalanche forecast 04 Avalanche problems 05 Danger

27. October 2025

How do you check your emergency equipment?

As soon as the first snow falls, the motto is: grab your skis or board and make the first tracks of the season in the snow on the glacier or in the backcountry. Those who

16. July 2025

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