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Not as innocent as its modest height might suggest
First, or Fraxner First, is a subsidiary summit (1'646m / 5'400ft) of Hoher Freschen, on its long northwest ridge (map). In recent years, its steep south slope has seen a number of serious avalanches. The last major incident is described in detail in this rather terrifying report on a fatal avalanche in 2009 (in German).Local papers run warnings like this one every year (also in German).
When I was there, a minor avalanche came down, but still big enough to warrant a long and immediate helicopter mission.
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