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2026-02-06

2 Finnish Freeriders Killed in Avalanche at Sulden, South Tyrol, Italy




Two Finnish tourists have died after being buried in an avalanche on Thursday afternoon, February 5, in Sulden (Solda) in South Tyrol in northern Italy. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on a freeride slope below the Schöntaufspitze (Punta Beltovo), which can be reached by the Rosim gondola. The avalanche extended toward Rosimtal (Val di Rosim), a high alpine valley and popular freeride zone in the Sulden (Solda) ski area.



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The victims, both freeriders aged between 50 and 60, were off-piste when the avalanche struck. A third skier survived and immediately raised the alarm after witnessing the disaster, sustaining only minor injuries before being taken to a hospital in Schlanders.

From the air, mountain rescuers spotted the survivor digging in the snow, who confirmed that two his friends were buried. Both victims were equipped with avalanche transceivers (LVS) but were found lifeless—one buried 60 centimeters (2 feet) deep, the other under 1.5 meters (5 feet) of snow. Their bodies were recovered and taken to the mortuary.

A second nearby avalanche near Madritschhütte occurred shortly afterward, but no further casualties were reported. A third minor avalanche also went off during the rescue operation, again without injuries.

The response involved around 40 personnel, including CNSAS mountain rescue units from Taufers, Sulden, Trafoi, and Prad, as well as the Guardia di Finanza. Three Pelikan emergency medical helicopters were deployed to the scene. The entire operation lasted roughly four hours.



Avalanche experts have also highlighted the ongoing danger across South Tyrol. According to Lawinen.report, recent new and drift snow is layering over an unstable old snowpack containing persistent weak layers, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and mountaineering. Additional snowfall is expected in the coming hours and into Friday, February 6, with 10–20 centimeters (4-8 inches) in most areas and up to 40 centimeters (16 inches) in parts of the Sextner Dolomites, prompting the avalanche risk to remain at level 4 (‘large’) in affected regions. Observers note that even surface-packed or “ripe” snow may be hidden beneath these layers, making the slopes particularly treacherous for freeriders and ski tourers. The region has seen multiple fatal avalanches this winter, including a November 2025 avalanche on Cima Vertana, which killed five German mountaineers. Fresh snow over old, frozen layers continues to pose a major hazard to off-piste skiers and mountaineers.





Related: 5 Feared Dead in Tragic Early-Season Avalanche Near Sulden/Solda, Italy



Authorities urged all skiers and freeriders to exercise extreme caution, carry avalanche safety equipment, and avoid high-risk slopes, particularly when traveling alone or off marked trails. While it is not illegal to ski off-piste in Italy, it can be punishable and come with legal consequences. Unmarked slopes/ungroomed runs are not subject to avalanche controls in Italian resorts. Avalanche experts had issued several warnings this week of the unstable snowpack following recent snowfalls and advised guests to exercise extreme caution.



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