Vancouver Island and the southern coast being drenched with the series of rainstorms
The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club awarded more avalanche bursaries than usual this year
The incoming heavy snowfall and icy crust make the mountains more avalanche-prone
Learn about avalanche control this winter
There was no information about the identities or home towns of those who died
Michael Pickup said report found avalanche deaths on B.C. highways are rare
There are five avalance rescue dogs at Fernie Alpine Resort
Transponder detected but area of Eureka Peak too unstable for responders to go in
Avalanche Canada also says everyone in a backcountry party needs essential rescue gear
The 35-year-old man was caught in an avalanche near Valemount
Blaine Penner accidentally stepped out onto a cornice, triggering avalanche
Blaine Penner accidentally stepped out onto a cornice, triggering avalanche
The event was to be held in Fernie last year, but was delayed due to the pandemic
Police warn of increased avalanche risk this Family Day weekend
But conditions are challenging in Fernie according to Fernie SAR
Tuesday night’s rescue was the SAR team’s second rescue in less than two weeks in the area