That Moment Every Ice Climber Fears – Video of Avalanche Hitting Them
These two ice climbers at a hanging belay got an unexpected surprise on a sunny day in the Canadian Rockies
These climbers were heading up Shooting Star, a 200-metre WI6 in the Canadian Rockies, when a thermal avalanche rips over the top of the climb above and hits them.
Ice climbers are advised to carry avalanche gear when heading into avalanche terrain. Read more about why ice climbers should carry the equipment here. Always check the avalanche conditions before heading out here.
Avalanche on Ice Climb
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