Tragic news out of northeast British Columbia where a snowmobiler has died following an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday, December 30th.
According to Avalanche Canada, three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose riding area approximately 22 miles southeast of Tumbler Ridge when a remotely triggered avalanche caught and buried one person. The slide was triggered from the base of the slope, measuring approximately 984 feet wide by 787 feet long.
The slide had a crown between 2.5 and 6.5 feet thick. The surrounding area was heavily wind-affected.
Avalanche Canada states that the slide is believed to have run on a rain crust from mid-December buried approximately 2.5 feet below the surface. Sadly despite prompt companion rescue, the victim was completely buried and did not survive.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the deceased at this time.
