Date of Incident
18/02/2017
Country
Scotland
Route
Incident
Very warm conditions, no other routes in condition. Ascending the couloir. Few groups ahead of us on route. Presumed spontaneous wet snow avalanche, avalanche flow approx 2m wide. Partner hit but not knocked off feet
Lessons
Risk of avalance in unseasonably warm conditions
Activity
Winter climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Causes
Avalanche
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Partner
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
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