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I have previously written about the possible occurrences of avalanches in ski resorts and tried to answer some questions to skiers, on their first ski trip, about how these forces of nature might affect them. Other than in very rare circumstances, avalanches do not cause concern to towns and villages, beginners ski slopes or even more difficult runs. Of course, in exceptional circumstances, they might become a problem and there are some examples of this happening >> Continue reading

In previous posts, I have written a little about avalanches and the effect they have on skiers in the mountains.  A personal friend of mine wrote a short story about one of his experiences with an avalanche in Verbier, Switzerland in 1999. I wanted to publish this story as I felt it really made you feel close to understanding the situation that is presented when encountered with this force of nature.

This story is written by Scott Hammond who now lives in Norway and runs White Mountain Sports, a ski school, ski shop and luxury self catering accommodation in Kvitfjell, near Lillehammer.

The winter of 1999 was an amazing winter season in Verbier >> Continue reading