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The unfortunate demise of a Russian skier in the Gulmarg backcountry, claimed by an avalanche, was a result of disregarding safety protocols, officials revealed. Despite warnings from ski patrol regarding the restricted red-zone area, the group ventured into perilous terrain. Brian Newman, Jammu and Kashmir’s Snow Safety Officer, emphasized that avalanches are typically triggered by those within their path, with experienced skiers often seeking the thrill of backcountry skiing despite heightened risks. The incident involved a group of six skiers, one of whom tragically perished, while others...

Gulmarg: A Russian skier died while seven others, including a local guide, were rescued as an avalanche struck the ski slopes of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The avalanche struck the Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak near the Army Ridge at around 2 pm, trapping several skiers under its debris, the officials said. According to police, the group

The avalanche struck as the Khelo India Winter Games, which started on Wednesday, were under way in Gulmarg. Officials said the Games, which have attracted hundreds of sports enthusiasts, remained unaffected by the avalanche

Srinagar, Feb 22: A Russian skier died while seven others, including a local guide, were rescued as an avalanche struck the ski slopes of Gulmarg on Thursday, officials said. The avalanche struck the Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak near the Army Ridge at around 2 pm, trapping several skiers under its debris, the officials said.

An avalanche hit the Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, trapping three foreigners under snow, officials said on Thursday. Jammu and Kashmir: One Foreigner Dead, Another Injured As Avalanche Hits Gulmarg Ski Resort (Watch Video).