Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
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5 German Climbers Are Killed by Avalanche in Italian Alps
The climbers were in two groups in northern Italy on Saturday night when an avalanche struck. Two people survived.
Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later
In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.
Glacier Collapse in the Swiss Alps Destroys Most of a Village
At least one person was missing after a landslide wiped out 90 percent of Blatten, which was home to roughly 300 residents who were evacuated on May 19.
Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche
Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.
4 Climbers Are Found Dead on Mont Blanc in the French Alps
The climbers from Italy and South Korea were found on Tuesday after they went missing three days earlier during a period of bad weather on the peak.
Pro Skier and Partner Fall to Their Deaths in the Italian Alps
Jean Daniel Pession, a speed skier on the World Cup circuit, and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell more than 2,000 feet.
Five Missing Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps
The police said weather conditions had deteriorated after the group set out from the town of Zermatt over the weekend. The search continued for a sixth person.
They Took Their Horses to the Swiss Alps for Snow Polo. They Got Slush Instead.
In St. Moritz, a ski resort town that revolves around winter tourism, high temperatures made full matches impossible and raised concerns about the future.
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.