5 People Found Dead Near Popular Luxury Mountain Resort
According to multiple reports, five skiers were found dead on a glacier near the summit of the Rimpfischhorn mountain in Switzerland.
Swiss police announced the discovery on Sunday, responding after other skiers reported abandoned equipment at the bottom of the summit.
Inclement weather and avalanches in the area are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of the skiers. The deceased skiers have yet to be formally identified, and their nationalities are unclear.
Air Zermatt says that three of the bodies were located in one area, while two more were found higher up, sitting on a patch of snow. The bodies were found after ground and air searches.
The Rimpfischhorn stands at 13,776 feet and is located in the resort town of Zermatt, near the Swiss/Italian border. The resort is one of the most prestigious and exclusive in Europe, as skiers travel from across the continent to visit.
Rimpfischhorn is located roughly five hours from town, and is considered a more advanced summit for experienced backcountry skiers. The BBC says that there are a number of different approaches to the climb, and that all require travelers to spend the night on the mountain.
The BBC says the usual way for climbers to reach the top is with the use of lifts, though it's unclear which method the five deceased climbers used to make their way to the summit.
Rescue crews were already busy over the weekend, as a separate incident required Air Zermatt to help four other skiers who were stranded on the Fiescherhörner amid high winds and heavy fog.
'Extremely difficult' conditions prevented the helicopter from reaching the stranded skiers in an initial attempt, but they were able to return six hours later to help.
The Guardian says that earlier this month, avalanches and road closures came after heavy snowfall in the region. Local media reported that the weather's severity made the resort inaccessible. Weeks later, it appears that the harsh weather has only persisted.
Rest in peace to the five skiers who were found dead. We send condolences to their friends, families and loved ones during this difficult time.
5 People Found Dead Near Popular Luxury Mountain Resort first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
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