‘Worst case scenario’: Alberta doctor buried in avalanche dies in hospital
The report says the woman was caught and deeply buried by the debris before being dug out by the two other skiers. Continue reading
Lake Louise avalanche
1 buried after skiers trigger avalanche near Lake Louise
One person was buried after a group of skiers set off an avalanche on Mount Hector on Friday, according to Avalanche Canada. Continue reading
Calgary man’s escape from avalanche caught on camera
According to Michael Schoemaker of Canadian Scrambling and Moutnaineering, the avalanche didn’t appear to be a large one, but it still could have injured or buried someone. Continue reading
Man critically injured in avalanche near Lake Louise dies in hospital: Parks Canada
One person was critically injured in an avalanche in Yoho National Park on Saturday and later died in a Calgary hospital, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Alberta skier tells tale of surviving avalanche after woman was buried 4 metres deep near Lake Louise
By Lisa MacGregor News Reporter and Anchor
Tim Banfield still can’t believe his friend escaped being buried by an avalanche alive while they were backcountry skiing in the Rocky Mountains last week. Continue reading
Woman sent to hospital after being buried by avalanche near Lake Louise
Police said a man and woman searched for the buried woman for about 15 minutes, found her and were able to dig her out. Continue reading
Alberta avalanche victims remembered as ‘rising stars’ at Massachusetts General Hospital
The two had been snowshoeing near Lake Louise and were last seen around March 11. Continue reading
Bodies of missing American snowshoers recovered near Lake Louise
A man and woman from Boston were reported missing after they failed to check out of their accommodation in Field, B.C. Continue reading
Avalanche danger hinders Alberta recovery efforts of Boston snowshoers
Police suggest weather and avalanche conditions aren’t likely to improve until Friday. Continue reading