Thanks to Michael Gigliotti for these shots of glacier calving south of Whistler.
That is a very significant chunk of ice missing in the picture!!
More information on the Mansalu Avalanche. It appears that there are 8 confirmed fatalities with 3 missing at this time. Below are a few links with updated information. The CBC interview with Greg Hill has some footage of the rescue efforts.
Interview with Greg Hill: CBC News
Nepal Officials calling off search: Mansalu Update
B3 helicopter, the machine of choice for mountain rescue at altitudes.
A member of the North Shore Search and Rescue is still climbing Mansalu. Click on link below to see where the expedition is at.
From Altitudejunkies: Mansalu 2012
Attended a Pieps Global Finder Iridium demonstration at the Escape Route today. Great presentation and a worth while device to investigate, especially if you are an adventurer.
For a link to their website click here: Pieps Global Finder Iridium
That is a very significant chunk of ice missing in the picture!!
More information on the Mansalu Avalanche. It appears that there are 8 confirmed fatalities with 3 missing at this time. Below are a few links with updated information. The CBC interview with Greg Hill has some footage of the rescue efforts.
Interview with Greg Hill: CBC News
Nepal Officials calling off search: Mansalu Update
B3 helicopter, the machine of choice for mountain rescue at altitudes.
A member of the North Shore Search and Rescue is still climbing Mansalu. Click on link below to see where the expedition is at.
From Altitudejunkies: Mansalu 2012
Attended a Pieps Global Finder Iridium demonstration at the Escape Route today. Great presentation and a worth while device to investigate, especially if you are an adventurer.
For a link to their website click here: Pieps Global Finder Iridium