A popular climbing area in Banff National Park has been closed after a rockslide occurred on Tuesday.
It happened around 11 a.m. in the Rundle Rock area, which is located just east of the Banff Springs Golf Course.
In a statement to media, Parks Canada said “a large amount of rock came down, leaving a rockslide path with a large amount of debris, including a significant number of boulders” at the base of Mount Rundle.
Fortunately there were no known injuries and Parks Canada said “all known parties have been accounted for.”
The area from the Spray River bridge through to the golf course loop has been closed to the public, including the climbing areas of Rundle Rock, Rundlehorn, MacLab Slab and Goldrush.
However, Parks Canada said on Wednesday morning that the Banff Springs Golf Course is open.
Get daily National news
The cause of the rockfall isn’t yet known, but Parks Canada said the areas affected will remain closed until a geotechnical assessment can be completed.
The public is also being asked to avoid the area around the Bow Falls and Golf Course Road area to allow emergency personnel to safely carry out their work.
STARS Air Ambulance has also confirmed to Global News that one of its helicopters was dispatched to the area following the rockslide, but stood down when the crew was informed they were not needed.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.