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From an igloo to worldwide renown
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From these humble beginnings grew the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF), which is now famed for its expertise and produces the all-important avalanche bulletins for skiers during the wintertime. Davos, the mountain resort in eastern Switzerland, may be known to many as the home of the World Economic Forum or even as the…
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The land register for the picturesque valley, which is surrounded by 3,000-metre mountains, records no fewer than 73 avalanche “hot spots” – overhangs that are often the starting point for large avalanches. Indeed locals say there are in fact only two avalanches: one on the left side of the valley and one on the right.…
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For Bruno Jelk, head of the rescue service of Zermatt in canton Valais, the tragedy is also a reminder of the respect that people should have for the Alps. The worst such accident since 1999 involved two avalanches that came down shortly after each other in the Diemtig Valley. Among those killed was a doctor…
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When the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) in Davos opened its doors, snow research was in its infancy. Now it’s a high-tech domain and much more is known about avalanche risk.
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