Whistler Avalanche

• 5 people rescued from avalanche west of Pemberton

  B.C. Emergency Health Services confirms resources have been dispatched to an avalanche in the Whistler area on December 23. Details are scarce at this time.

  Environment

  Dec 23, 2024
  
• In-bounds avalanche claims life of 34-year-old man at Whistler

  In a statement, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts said ski patrol was called to a "ski incident" at the base of West Ridge, a black diamond run near steep cliffs.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
  
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• Snowboarder killed in avalanche at Brandywine Bowl near Whistler

  A 45-year-old man is dead after an avalanche in the area of Brandywine Bowl near Whistler.

  Feb 13, 2021
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• One dead, two injured in avalanche near Blackcomb Glacier

  Whistler RCMP said it was notified of the size three slide in the "Poop Chutes" area around 3:20 p.m.

  Environment

  Feb 12, 2021
• Emergency crews respond to ‘Level 3 avalanche’ near Whistler

  Whistler RCMP say the slide came down on Cowboy Ridge around 3:15 p.m. Saturday.

  Weather

  Jan 9, 2021
• Brock Crouch, U.S. pro snowboarder, survives being buried alive in Whistler avalanche

  The 18-year-old was filming a snowboard video when the disaster struck.

  Sports

  Apr 28, 2018
• Whistler Blackcomb ski guide dies in avalanche while guiding group

  The group was heli-skiing at the time.

  Mar 29, 2018
• Young Vancouver father identified as skier killed in Callaghan Valley avalanche

  The skier killed in an avalanche in B.C.'s Callaghan Valley has been identified by friends as 33-year-old Corey Lynam. He leaves behind a wife and a young son.

  News

  Mar 4, 2017