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Analysis of Avalanches around St.Anton last season...

Analysis of Avalanches around St.Anton last season...

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Started by Admin in Avalanche Safety

J2Ski

Admin posted Nov-2013

Big thanks to Franz Trimmel who has translated reports on a number of avalanches (several fatal) from around St. Anton and Lech last season.

This overview should help you to avoid potential dangerous situations and it shows how important it is to wear an avalanche transceiver and other avalanche rescue equipment even close to the piste.


Some of the incidents are certainly in "advanced" terrain but a number are right next to pistes on just the sort of slopes I know are popular amongst us "recreational" skiers...

...incident number 7 makes for sobering reading... :(

His translations are here :- http://alloffpiste.com/skiing/season-report-austrian-avalanche-warning-service-201213/

This is a good time to brush up on your avy safety theory, and think about getting some guidance in the mountains. Many resorts now have free transceiver practice sessions and locations, and a number of organisations run regular talks and lectures - so do yourself a favour and get along to one!
The Admin Man