RCMP respond to fatal avalanche on the Kicking Horse Resort

Golden-Field

2023-02-20 14:56 PST

File # 2023-281

On February 16th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., the Golden-Field RCMP was called to a report of an avalanche just out of bounds of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. RCMP along with Search and Rescue arrived and confirmed a group of six skiers had been caught in the avalanche. Of the six, two were found deceased. The group had been skiing in the back-country when the avalanche was triggered. The other members of the group suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The group was properly equipped with kits and beacons.

Golden-Field RCMP are working alongside the BC Coroners Service in the investigation.

For backcountry safety and trip planning, please visit Avalanche Canada www.avalanche.ca and Adventure Smart www.adventuresmart.ca

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Email: james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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