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Glacier serac breaks off during ice climbing in Vallunaraju, Peru

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On April 13, 2025, @jose.forero538 shared a video from Vallunaraju, Peru, showing a glacier serac breaking off during an ice climbing training session at around 5,100 meters. The incident occurred during an international rescue course, where the team, including climbers from Colombia, had to respond to the unexpected collapse. The author noted feeling true fear as the serac shattered while serving as backup for the rope team but confirmed the situation was managed with a successful rescue maneuver. They attributed the break to glacier retreat caused by global warming.

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