One person is being rescued from the North Shore mountains after an avalanche swept through a group of backcountry skiers on Tuesday.
The avalanche occurred near First Pump Peak, a backcountry area located outside the Mount Seymour Ski Resort around 12:30 p.m., according to North Shore Rescue (NSR).
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The skiers “were pushed down a couple of hundred feet into trees,” NSR’s Peter Haigh said.
Crews dug out a skier who suffered a broken femur.
A helicopter rescue couldn’t be carried out due to a low-cloud ceiling, so the victim is being carried out by NSR.
There is “considerable” risk for a natural or man-made avalanche on B.C.’s South Coast, according to the latest danger rating from Avalanche Canada.
Comments