Record 13 Deaths in Italian Mountains: Avalanches Claim 10 Lives Amid Unstable Snowpack

• A record 13 backcountry skiers, climbers, and hikers died in the Italian mountains last week.
• Ten deaths were due to avalanches triggered by an exceptionally unstable snowpack.
• Fresh snowfall and wind-swept snowcaps created risky conditions along the Alpine crescent.
• Avalanche deaths occurred on ungroomed slopes, away from monitored Olympic sites.
• Rescuers advise delaying outings until the snowpack consolidates due to increased accidents.