In reply to MG: We passed the leader concerned on the walk-in who stated they were going into the gap to learn techniques.
We walked through the gap 20 mins prior to this avalanche occurring and we both passed comment on that side of the gap being "loaded" so we chose to contour the scoured side opposite which was quite bare.
Crown wall of the avalanche was very defined and approx 1.5mtrs high
Aftermath was particaully sobering.
Did i avoid the slope - yes
Did i think it could have caused as much damage - certainlty not
Lets hope something positive is learned from this very sad incident