B.C. man dies in Alberta avalanche – BC | 24CA News
RCMP in Alberta have confirmed a Squamish climber has died after being buried in an avalanche this weekend.
Avalanche Canada says two individuals have been climbing the Lone Ranger Ice Climb in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, north of Sparwood, B.C., on Saturday.
As the pair began their descent they have been struck by a wind slab avalanche and swept right into a gully under. A wind slab avalanche is when a bit of ice and snow breaks off and will be very laborious, in keeping with Avalanche Canada.
A 26-year-old lady was discovered by search and rescue crews however the 29-year-old man she was with was discovered useless beneath the snow Sunday morning.
Alberta Parks stated the Ranger Creek Drainage Area is closed as a result of incident.
