Dean - Jun 2, 2003 5:33 am - Voted 10/10
Much biggerJust a week ago, this area was easily "hikeable". The event that occurred on Saturday evening resulted in the scene you encountered at the bergscrund. Great pic (as usual)
Martin Cash - Jun 2, 2003 6:33 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Much biggerThanks Dean. I saw all of the debris from that collapse down by the fumeroles.
Notice the flowers in the lower right hand corner. These are from a ceremony held earlier in the week honoring those that lost their lives here 1 year ago. Unfortunately, people haven't learned from this. I saw several partities roped up using some string and others using static line, while placing no protection. Why tie yourself together on a steep icy slope if one slip could result in all of you being dragged into the Bergshrund. Beginners should be placing pickets or screws if they feel unsure on a 35 degree slope.
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