LOSS OF CONTROL, VOLUNTARY GLISSADE

North West Territories, Ellesmere Island, Grise Fiord

Peter Rogers was glissading a 40-degree snow slope in crampons on the unnamed mountain behind the settlement of Grise Fiord on 2 May 1978. He tripped, fell and broke his leg. (Source: Peter Rogers)

Analysis

Glissading in crampons is dangerous. (Source: Peter Rogers)