It's reported that 4 skiers are dead in an avalanche, from a group of 7 skiers with an Instructor.
Henrys Avalanche Talk, has the details.
http://aweber.com/archive/hatadventures/13sxp/h/Breaking_News_Fatal.htm
Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011
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Bandit posted Jan-2011
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And on Pistehors :-
http://pistehors.com/news/forums/viewthread/774/
Sounds like a massive avalanche. Very sad indeed.
http://pistehors.com/news/forums/viewthread/774/
Sounds like a massive avalanche. Very sad indeed.
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Bandit
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Radio Val d'Isere suggests the slide was 750 metres long and 250 metres wide. It ran the entire length of the slope to the valley floor and the river. Not wholly sure of which ski school or guide company was leading, Top Ski have been mentioned in some bulletins.
Jobster
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Apparently they barely stood a chance so for some to survive is amazing. As you can imagine, being in the same vicinity, the resort is awash with chat about it. Terribly sad. A lot more snow coming down now, so am expecting a barrage of avalanche guns at some point.
A bad day on the slopes is better than a good day in the office !
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reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Valdinet are reporting one British and two French amongst those claimed.
http://www.valdinet.com/whats_new_article.php?id_whats_new=8536
All are reported to have been wearing transceivers.
http://www.valdinet.com/whats_new_article.php?id_whats_new=8536
All are reported to have been wearing transceivers.
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Andyhull
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
A few friends of mine are in Val at the moment.
Bandit
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
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.
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.
Jobster
reply to 'Major Incident in Vallonets Region of Val d'Isere 11th Jan 2011' posted Jan-2011
Would certainly make me think twice if that`s the case......
A bad day on the slopes is better than a good day in the office !
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