Hediger competed on the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and claimed two World Cup podium finishes within the 2023-24 season.
She was a member of the Swiss nationwide snowboard cross group.
Information of the tragedy was introduced by the Swiss Ski Federation on Xmas Eve.
The accident occurred on Monday at an altitude of two,203m on a north-east dealing with slope.
The avalanche threat on the time was 3+ (appreciable), on a scale of 5.
It’s reported that she was snowboarding with one other particular person round 1.15 pm down a closed slope in Arosa when the pair was caught.
The opposite particular person was capable of alert the rescue providers.
She was discovered two hours later and pronounced lifeless on the scene in accordance with the New York Occasions.
It adopted heavy snowfall and excessive winds within the space.
“We’re speechless, and our ideas are with Sophie’s household, to whom we categorical our deepest condolences,” mentioned the Sport chief govt at Swiss-Ski, Walter Reusser.
“For the Swiss-Ski household, the tragic loss of life of Sophie has solid a darkish shadow over the Christmas interval. We’re immensely saddened.”
He added that she misplaced her life “tragically, brutally and much too quickly”.
Sophie Hediger grew up in Horgen, a city about 20 minutes by highway from Zurich and spent plenty of time in Arosa.
Her household has requested for privateness and understanding as an investigation is underway.
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