Total Fatalities for Avalanches in Europe Reaches 99—And Counting

This year’s skiing season in Europe has been one of the most fatal. While winter athletes gathered to compete in Milan and Cortina, casual skiers and snowboarders were facing life-or-death situations across the Alps. As of February 23, 2026, the total death count is around 100 people. According to the European Avalanche Warning Services, which […]