Fischer does not yet want to make a pessimistic forecast for the Austrian glaciers. Nevertheless, further dangerous situations are to be expected in the course of the summer. In addition to detached ice sheets, increased rockfalls and more frequent rockfalls are to be expected.
Mountaineering becomes more dangerous
The researcher warns that even experienced alpinists would not be able to identify and delimit dangerous spots. It is advisable to decide against tours in glacier areas, as there are currently no empirical values for such a situation.
This makes it clear: Alpine sports have now become significantly more risky. Tozzi therefore calls for more courage from the authorities: “Even in the high season, given the weather conditions, you have to prohibit or even block off certain ascents.”
An opinion shared by Diolaiuti. “There are a few solid rules that you should always heed in glacier areas”. Firstly, you should always be accompanied by experienced mountain guides in these areas. Second, you should leave early in the morning to be somewhere safe by noon.
Finally, it should be noted that routes that are commonly described as easy could now be significantly more dangerous due to climate change. that are “Rules that I also follow when I carry out my measurements and research on site,” says Diolaiuti.