2 Killed, 1 Critically Injured in Avalanche on Mont Blanc, France Yesterday “The avalanche occured around 4am when a block of ice, close to the summit of the Tacul, fell onto the snow field below and triggered the avalanche.” – chamonix.net SIx climbers were hit by an avalanche while ascending 15,781-foot Mont Blanc yesterday morning at 4am. 2 climbers unfortunately lost their lives. Three climbers were found buried in a crevasse on the Tacul glacier.. Of […] Avalanche SnowBrains | August 14, 2013 3 Comments
Large Avalanche on Mont Blanc, France | Rescuers Searching Debris A large avalanche occurred early this morning on the North Face of the Mont Blanc de Tacul (the first of 3 peaks en route to the summit of Mont Blanc, France). Chamonix Search & Resuce (PGHM) was notified at 8:15am this morning and they’ve begun an extensive rescue operation. It is unknown at this time if anyone was caught in […] Avalanche SnowBrains | June 14, 2013 7 Comments
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