A skier is dead after triggering an avalanche on a mountain northwest of Banff, Alta.
Avalanche Canada said a solo skier skied off the shoulder of Cathedral Mountain on to a slope known as Cathedral Glades.
The skier triggered a size 2.5 avalanche, according to Avalanche Canada.
According to a report on Avalanche Canada’s website, the incident date is based on a professional observation made on Saturday morning, which suggested the avalanche was about 12 hours old at the time.
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The victim, whose identity has not been released, was not reported missing until late in the day on Monday.
Rescuers were able to locate the victim by air, because a ski was visible. Rescue crews found the skier partially burred in the snow. A boot was also visible on the surface of the snow.
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Avalanche Canada said a transceiver was found switched off in the skier’s backpack.
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