Source: Daniela Germano, The Canadian Press, April 22, 2019 The treacherous recovery of three world-class climbers in Alberta’s Banff National Park involved a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people, Parks Canada said Monday as it released details of its rescue efforts. American Jess Roskelley and Austrians David Lama and Hansjorg Auer disappeared last week… Continue reading Parks Canada releases details of search for climbers killed in Banff avalanche
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Caught on camera: Vehicle’s close call in B.C. avalanche
Source: CTV News, March 18, 2019 Video captures a driver’s close call as his vehicle gets caught up in a “small natural avalanche” in southeastern British Columbia. The incident happened just 46 kilometres east of Revelstoke, B.C.. The driver’s vehicle was not completely buried so he managed to escape without being seriously injured. Calgary driver… Continue reading Caught on camera: Vehicle’s close call in B.C. avalanche
Three skiers injured in avalanche in Banff National Park; 1 taken to hospital
Source:The Canadian Press, October 30, 2018 BANFF, Alta. — Three skiers were injured after being swept almost 100 metres in an avalanche in Banff National Park. Parks Canada says its visitor safety team responded to a satellite distress call around 11:30 a.m. on Monday. “We had a group of three skiers who were skiing on… Continue reading Three skiers injured in avalanche in Banff National Park; 1 taken to hospital
Avalanche warning issued for B.C. mountains toward Alberta
Source:The Canadian Press, January 11, 2018 REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning has been issued for recreational backcountry users in mountains stretching through south and central British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says the snowpack is unstable “to a critical point” in areas from the Kootenays east to the Alberta border and north toward Prince George. It… Continue reading Avalanche warning issued for B.C. mountains toward Alberta
Skier dies in avalanche near Lake Louise, Alta.
By The Canadian Press, September 26, 2016 LAKE LOUISE, Alta. – A skier has died after a small avalanche pushed him over a cliff near Lake Louise, Alta. Tim Haggarty with Parks Canada says the man in his 20s from Golden, B.C., died Sunday on Mount Victoria. He says the man and his ski partner… Continue reading Skier dies in avalanche near Lake Louise, Alta.
Could Radar Protect Against Avalanches?
By Patrick J Kiger, Seeker.com, September 20, 2016 A new system sees inside massive snow banks in the Alps, creating 3-D images of the movement of snow. Snow-covered mountains are beautiful to look at and fun to ski or snowboard. But when snow becomes unstable, it can crash down a mountainside with frightening, lethal fury.… Continue reading Could Radar Protect Against Avalanches?
Avalanche Canada warns novice skiers, sledders to avoid backcountry over Easter
Source: CTV News, March 24, 2016 VANCOUVER — Skiers and snowmobilers in eastern British Columbia and parts of southwestern Alberta are being warned to use extreme caution in the backcountry over the Easter long weekend because of a high avalanche risk. Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper national… Continue reading Avalanche Canada warns novice skiers, sledders to avoid backcountry over Easter
Officials warn of avalanche danger after 4 snowmobilers die in 2 days
Source: CTV News, March 15, 2016 Backcountry snowmobilers in British Columbia are being warned about ripe conditions for avalanches following the deaths of four people since Sunday. Three men died Monday evening, including two from Alberta swept up in a slide near Blue River, B.C., near the Alberta border. The two were part of a… Continue reading Officials warn of avalanche danger after 4 snowmobilers die in 2 days
'It swallowed me up': Alta. man recounts crushing avalanche
An Alberta man is crediting his friends and his faith for helping him survive a crushing avalanche that broke his leg and forced him to spend a chilly night in the snow. Todd Wyatt and a group of friends were skiing near Lake Louise over the weekend when he says he heard a loud cracking… Continue reading 'It swallowed me up': Alta. man recounts crushing avalanche
Woman buried in avalanche north of Pemberton, B.C. survives
Police say woman completely engulfed by large avalanche triggered by a skier A woman knocked unconscious by an avalanche that buried her in nearly five feet of snow north of Pemberton, B.C., on Sunday survived — dug out within minutes by well-prepared backcountry skiers. The woman was part of a group of 10 people who were… Continue reading Woman buried in avalanche north of Pemberton, B.C. survives