Started by Bandit in Avalanche Safety 11-Jan-2011 - 13 Replies
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
bandit wrote:I took part in a Webinar run by Henry's Avalanche Talks tonight. The professionals view is that the avalanche today is unlikely to have been caused by the small amount of fresh snow that has fallen.
It was a massive slab avalanche, and there is known to be an unstable layer of old snow (depth hoar, like sand)) that exists underneath the crust. This is likely to last all season.
Bandit
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
bandit wrote:You kept quiet, I got stuck in with questions :D
Bandit
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Ian Wickham wrote:bandit wrote:You kept quiet, I got stuck in with questions :D
It must have been a hold you hand up question by mail ? as I would have recognised you voice if not I might have missed you as I did go to the loo once :D
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
bandit wrote:Ian Wickham wrote:bandit wrote:You kept quiet, I got stuck in with questions :D
It must have been a hold you hand up question by mail ? as I would have recognised you voice if not I might have missed you as I did go to the loo once :D
They were taking all questions via the mailbox, and any clarifications on vox. I was addressed by name...., you must have been in the loo :lol:
Bandit
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Topic last updated on 12-January-2011 at 09:50
