Skiing Accident: Hiker Dies in Avalanche
- A backcountry skier died Friday after being caught in a wind slab avalanche near teh Cime de Sambuis in the French Alps.
- The prefecture reported the skier was swept away by the avalanche over rocky outcrops.
- Details remain limited,but authorities are investigating the incident.
Skier Dies in Avalanche Near Cime de Sambuis, France
A backcountry skier died Friday after being caught in a wind slab avalanche near teh Cime de Sambuis in the French Alps. Despite the efforts of the Savoie High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) and a SAMU doctor, the skier could not be resuscitated, according to a statement from the Savoie prefecture.
The prefecture reported the skier was swept away by the avalanche over rocky outcrops.
Details remain limited,but authorities are investigating the incident. The Cime de Sambuis is a popular destination for ski touring in the region.recent conditions in the Savoie region have been variable, prompting increased avalanche risk warnings.
The PGHM regularly issues avalanche safety bulletins and recommendations for backcountry skiers.Anyone planning a ski tour in the Alps should consult the latest forecasts and be equipped with appropriate safety gear, including an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel.