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Swiss Alpine Club warns This is how dangerous the situation is in the mountains
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Swiss Alpine Club warns This is how dangerous the situation is in the mountains

The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) has issued a warning about the increased danger in mountain areas due to prolonged heatwaves and reduced snow cover. Severin Karrer, a trained mountain guide and head of training at the SAC, explains that many glaciers in the Alps are now exposed, with thin layers of snow covering them. This has made certain routes more hazardous, increasing the risk of ice falls, avalanches, and rockfalls. The situation is exacerbated by a snow-poor winter followed by a warm spring, leading to unstable terrain and exposed rock. The SAC advises all hikers and climbers to exercise caution, as these conditions affect both professional mountaineers and casual hikers.

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Swiss Alpine Club warns This is how dangerous the situation is in the mountains

The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) has issued a warning about the increased danger in mountain areas due to prolonged heatwaves and reduced snow cover. Severin Karrer, a trained mountain guide and head of training at the SAC, explains that many glaciers in the Alps are now exposed, with thin layers of snow covering them. This has made certain routes more hazardous, increasing the risk of ice falls, avalanches, and rockfalls. The situation is exacerbated by a snow-poor winter followed by a warm spring, leading to unstable terrain and exposed rock. The SAC advises all hikers and climbers to exercise caution, as these conditions affect both professional mountaineers and casual hikers.

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