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Avalanche dangers: ‘Island does beat to a bit of a different drum’
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Avalanche dangers: ‘Island does beat to a bit of a different drum’
12 people have died in avalanche accidents in B.C. so far this year, which is higher than normal. More people are seeking training on what to do if they’re caught in an avalanche.
Although avalanche conditions remain considerable in the West Kootenay backcountry there are reports that show a ‘slowing of avalanche activity,’ according to an Avalanche Canada forecaster. Colin Garritty, lead field tech and forecaster with Avalanche Canada (AC), said, despite the slowing of activity, there were several significant avalanche incidents within the latest
Outdoor enthusiasts who venture into Vancouver Island’s backcountry will have more accurate and frequent avalanche bulletins to guide them beginning this week.