Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 3 m
- Trigger Type
- Hiker
- Vertical Fall
- 18 m
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2073 m
Climber triggered avalanche. Climber was on the 4th pitch (curtain) of the GWI. Very large icefall, triggered an avalanche carrying all loose snow and debris down the route finally resting above and below the 1st 30' pitch.
No climbers were carried, one lost ice tool.