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A record number of avalanche deaths in the French Alps this season, driven by climate change and inadequate safety gear, has highlighted growing risks in off-piste skiing.
Avalanche deaths in the French Alps have surged to their highest level in eight years, with over 100 fatalities this season linked to unstable snow conditions worsened by climate change and poorly prepared skiers.
Rescuers report many victims, despite technical skill, lacked essential safety gear like transceivers and shovels, cutting survival odds from 70% to 20%.
The first 16 minutes after burial are critical, and off-piste areas remain dangerously unpredictable due to shifting snowpacks.
Recent incidents include fatalities in La Chapelle d'Abondance and a train derailment in Switzerland, though no deaths occurred.
While media coverage has raised awareness, experts caution that the full impact of climate change on avalanches remains unclear.
Un número récord de muertes por avalanchas en los Alpes franceses esta temporada, impulsado por el cambio climático y el equipo de seguridad inadecuado, ha puesto de relieve los crecientes riesgos en el esquí fuera de pista.