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Skier dies after avalanche near Revelstoke; second avalanche death in B.C. this week
The avalanche was human-triggered on a guided tour amid a Level 3 considerable danger rating, marking the second avalanche fatality in British Columbia this year.
- On Thursday, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing reported a skier died after being buried in an avalanche in the Akolkolex River drainage at 2,150 metres, about 19 kilometres southeast of Revelstoke.
- The avalanche was accidentally triggered when the guest, the last skier on the route, skied down the run, and Avalanche Canada rated the snowpack Level 3, considerable danger.
- Rescuers recovered the victim from under about 1.5 metres of snow and Selkirk Tangiers staff began CPR, thanking responding agencies for their quick support.
- RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating, and counsellors are available to those affected, following the avalanche‑caused death near Revelstoke on Thursday.
- Revelstoke RCMP's Brett Urano warned that 'This incident is a tragic reminder of the inherent risks that exist in the backcountry, even for experienced users,' urging caution; Tyson Rettie added, 'It is a challenging time to be recreating in the mountains right now.
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Skier dead after avalanche near Revelstoke
A skier is dead after being recovered from an avalanche in the Selkirk Mountains near Revelstoke, the RCMP says. The skier was with three companions and a guide when the avalanche happened around 2 p.m. Thursday. “The skier was located in the debris field under approximately 1.5 metres of snow, and CPR was initiated before […]
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