climbing

Two climbers were reported to have been avalanched in North Gully. The Team was called to investigate, nothing found but other climbers said that two climbers were avalanched 500 feet and walked away unhurt.

A 30 year old woman and a 20 year old man fell about 100 ft. while snow and ICE climbing near the summit of Harrison Stickle. Both climbers sustained injuries and were flown by R.A.F. Helicopter to Whitehaven Hospital. Footnote: The accident was caused by a slip as belays were being changed on a ledge.