Michael Fulton
Europe Records 146 Avalanche Deaths as Persistent Weak Layer Drives Dangerous Season
Europe's 2025-26 ski season ended with 146 avalanche fatalities across the Alps and other mountain ranges - more than double last year's toll. A persistent weak base layer formed early in the season and never stabilised, creating months of elevated danger that caught even experienced backcountry users off guard.
Europe
Pyrenees
Alps
