http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100223/tuk-fell-walker-fights-for-life-after-av-45dbed5.html
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Brian G8ADD
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100223/tuk-fell-walker-fights-for-life-after-av-45dbed5.html
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Brian G8ADD
In reply to G8ADD:
FYI preset status in Switzerland
http://www.slf.ch/praevention/lawinenunfaelle/aktuelle_unfaelle/index_EN?redir=1&
73, Jaakko OH7BF/F5VGL
In reply to G8ADD:
Hmmm, seems like Plan B will be in operation next Monday… Sunday as well most likely. Thanks for the information Brian.
73, Gerald
In reply to G8ADD:
Yes indeed, the met office fell top conditions report does not paint a very savoury picture at present, and with more snow forecast it’s unlikely to be getting any better…
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/weatherline
73 de Paul G4MD
In reply to G4MD:
Looks like I will be walking to work again before Spring arrives.
Ah well, I do need the excercise
Take care those of you who do go out, & don’t take unneccesary risks or do anything that would put yourself or anybody called out to rescue you at risk.
Be prepared!
This winter does seemed to have dragged on a bit longer than usual.
73,
Mark G0VOF
In reply to G0VOF:
Sorry to bump this one, guys, but the carnage continues:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100225/tuk-climbers-die-in-avalanche-dba1618.html
I remember being hit by a big powder snow avalanche in Crowberry Gully on the Buachaille, we were belayed at the time, so we took the hint and retreated!
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Brian G8ADD
In reply to G8ADD:
The latest SAIS avalanche forecasts are mental for all the forecast areas.
And that is if you can get to the highlands in the first place!
Iain, M3WJZ
Update: Just read that an extreme warning was actually considered (although not implemented) for tomorrow in at least one area
A big avalanche and 2 very lucky skiers
Iain, M3WJZ