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  1. #1
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    Mt Bogong avy fatality 7/13

    At least one, likely two fatalities this past weekend on Mt Bogong
    Very sad, RIP
    http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/emerg...713-zt5xz.html

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
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    Here's the slope in question.

    The average pitch is 35 degrees. Just below the top is a convex rollover to 40 degrees. As you can see, it funnels into a narrow gully with trees at the bottom. Quite the terrain trap. Also, the slope gets wind-loaded from the prevailing wind. At the time of the avalanche there were storm conditions.



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