Banff avalanche
Parks Canada calls recovery of 3 world-class climbers from Banff National Park ‘treacherous and complex’
Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Parents say Austrian climber missing in Banff National Park ‘lived his dream’
The parents of celebrated Austrian climber David Lama said Friday that he had “lived his dream,” as hopes he and two other top climbers survived an avalanche in Banff faded. Continue reading
3 climbers believed killed in Banff National Park avalanche
Due to dangerous conditions at the scene, recovery efforts weren’t possible on Thursday. Continue reading
Special avalanche warning issued in Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay parks
Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks issued the Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for Friday, Feb. 17 until Monday, Feb. 20. Continue reading