Four people and two dogs were rescued from the east peak of Evening Ridge, outside the Whitewater Ski Resort’s area after an avalanche tore through the area last week.
Nelson Search and Rescue and the Whitewater Ski Patrol were called at about 3:30 p.m. Monday after reports of an avalanche in the area. CTV News reports the avalanche was measured at 2.5. Avalanche Canada’s information site says size two avalanches “are big enough to bury, injure or kill a person,” while size three “could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a small building or break a few trees.” Nelson Search and Rescue said four people and two dogs were involved.
“With temperatures dropping below -20 C rescuers worked quickly to get everyone to safety. The rescue conducted in the dark, in steep, hazardous terrain involved over 25 volunteers and Whitewater staff.”
Two people were taken by ambulance to Trail Hospital for treatment late Monday night.