Pyrenees

Wednesday, 03 April, 2002

Exceptional Season in the Pyrénées

A dozen ski stations from a total of 37 in the Pyrénées massif will be able to stay open throughout the Easter holiday period due to exceptional end of season snow.

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Friday, 25 January, 2002

Skier Caught by Ax Avalanche

A skier was buried by an avalanche in the Pyrenean resort of Ax-Bonascre, close to the spa town of Ax-the-Thermes in the Ariége department. The skier was on a closed back piste at around 16h00 in conditions made hazardess due to a snow storm when the accident happened. A large rescue team, including 20 mountain police, firemen, pisteurs and paramedics were dispatched. The body was recovered but pronounced dead at 18h20 by a doctor on the scene.

Posted by davidof at 09:00 PM
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