Winter sports
Three dead in avalanches in Austria
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Three winter sports enthusiasts died in avalanches in Austria's Tirol and Vorarlberg regions, including two Germans. The incidents occurred during tours and off secured pistes despite high avalanche risk. In Salzburg, one person survived.
Dalarna museum has created the pattern for a special hat that all medalists at the ski world championships in Falun 2027 will receive.
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Germany's biathlon team has concluded its first World Cup season without a victory. Philipp Nawrath finished second in the final mass start in Oslo, just 3.7 seconds behind winner Johan-Olav Botn. Overall, there were only nine podium finishes in 69 races.
Delinquents target ski resorts to steal expensive gear, with around 150 pairs taken since November 20 in Val Thorens and Les Menuires. A 17-year-old boy lost his new skis during a family meal, highlighting the ease of such thefts. Families, caught off guard by the lack of caution at altitude, lament the absence of preventive measures like ski locks.
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Significant avalanche danger prevails in southern Jämtland mountains and western Härjedalen, according to Lavinprognoser.se. Dangerous conditions are caused by wind slabs that can trigger avalanches under load. The warnings are in effect until Tuesday at 18:00.