US EditionSkiers uninjured after Glacier National Park avalanche carries them 60 metres
- Two skiers in Glacier National Park survived a size 2.5 avalanche on April 11, 2025, which carried them 60 metres downhill.
- One skier triggered the avalanche while nearing the Bruins Glacier, and both skiers experienced a downward slide likely over 50 metres wide.
- The second skier was partially buried but managed to free themselves without impairing their breathing, demonstrating the importance of safety gear.
- Avalanche Canada emphasizes the need for equipment like transceivers and backpack airbags for better survival chances in dangerous winter conditions.
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Caution urged after Close calls with avalanche close calls outside Revelstoke
A series of avalanche close-calls for skiers has led Parks Canada to urge caution in the backcountry in and around Glacier National Park. Avalanche Canada reports there have been multiple slides in the past week that caught skiers, partially burying them. “North-facing slopes in the alpine hol...
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