The conditions in the mountains are difficult. In some places, there is snow on the trails, most of which is hard and frozen. In Tatra, Beskids and Bieszczady mountains, the first level of avalanche risk occurs. GOPR rescuers intervened on New Year’s Eve.
The conditions of the hiking trails in the Beskids are difficult. On the eve of the New Year, GOPR rescuers intervened mainly on the slopes where skiers welcomed the New Year.
“After midnight, an LPR helicopter took part in the operation in Mosorny Gron. A skier with a spinal cord injury was transferred to the hospital. The mountain rescue team was also searching for the hiker in the Leskoviec area. – He was found after a few minutes,” he said. rescuer on duty of the GOPR Beskidzka group from the central station of Shchirk.
Avalanche “One”
The first level of avalanche danger applies in the area of Babia Gora. It mainly occurs in places where there is a lot of snow accumulation under the influence of very strong winds, especially in grasslands. The snow cover is uneven and increases with altitude. About 25 centimeters of snow will fall in Markove Shzavini, 50 centimeters in the highest areas, and about 100 centimeters in scattered areas. Avalanche “number one” also applies to Bieszczady and Karkonosze mountains.
Perć Akademików, the yellow trail from Gorny Plaj to Babia Gora is closed until spring. This is the most difficult route in the Beskids. It is one-sided, relationship-oriented. Tourists who go hiking in the mountains should be well prepared. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are especially important. Sticks and sticks will come in handy. The phone must be charged and the “Rescue” program installed. Flashing can be useful. It gets dark early. Goprists remind skiers to warm up before going down. Due to the strong wind, there are problems in the work of the gondola railway to Hala Skrjichenska and Zboynicka Kopa in the Shirk mountain resort. There are railways to Solisko and a lift to Male Skrjicne. In case of an accident in the mountains, you can call GOPR on the free emergency number: 985 or 601 100 300.
Conditions in the Tatra Mountains
Avalanche risk level 1 applies in the Tatra Mountains. The snow cover is generally well compacted and stable. “The start of an avalanche is generally possible only in the case of a large overload in several places on very steep or severe slopes. Small and medium-sized avalanches can descend spontaneously,” we read in this publication.
Snow is falling on the trails, most of them are hard and frozen, in the afternoon it will be muddy on the sunny slopes. Most of the snow is found in concave shapes and under walls. In many places, the ice is frozen and it is very slippery.
Avalanches – deadly threat PAP
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