Avalanches in Europe and the US: Have there been more this winter?

In general, though, resorts will not prevent tourists from going off-piste so instead they offer advice. Another French resort, La Plagne, for instance, tells skiers to get information about conditions, make sure they have the necessary safety gear – avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe – know how to use them, and always go out with a professional guide and never alone.