An avalanche trigged by three scramblers resulted in a “very rough ride down” a Kananaskis Country mountain, Tuesday (Dec. 20).
Kananaskis Country Public Safety reported three subjects were evacuated by helicopter and transferred to EMS following the afternoon incident on Wind Mountain.
Two of the scramblers were taken to hospital for evaluation.
The trio was hit by snow and debris and taken for a “rough ride down rocky and snowy terrain.”
Experts say when out in the backcountry, keep observing and updating on your surroundings.
Up-to-date forecast information and awareness on essential safety equipment, training courses, and many online resources can be found at Avalanche Canada’s website at avalanche.ca.
Avalanche Canada’s website also offers more website information to provide backcountry users with as much detail as possible this year before heading out, beginning with updates on remote weather stations in Kananaskis Country.
The K-Country region information gives users easy access to relevant and timely data from the forecast regions.
