She's Slidey in the Purcells…be careful.

[Taminator]

Glad these guys are ok. Two people hurt in backcountry avalanche near Golden, B.C.

Numerous slides being seen in all our riding areas. Weak layers are deep and new snow, some warmer temps are pushing the limits of what this layer can hold. Our snow pack is lower than usual, don't let that fool you. The avy danger is still there.

Ride with your Brains if you're out this way Please.

 

[ferniesnow]

I am glad this turned out well. Thanks for sharing.

What does The Canadian Press/RCMP mean by this statement? RCMP received a call from the International Emergency Response Reporting Centre on Sunday indicating that an avalanche beacon had been activated.

 

[Bnorth]

I am glad this turned out well. Thanks for sharing.

What does The Canadian Press/RCMP mean by this statement? RCMP received a call from the International Emergency Response Reporting Centre on Sunday indicating that an avalanche beacon had been activated.

Sounds like media speak for "we have no idea what we're talking about." My guess, a Spot was activated.

 

[Taminator]

Yep, SPOT was used. Need to educate the media a bit perhaps, bit confusing on the wording maybe?

 

[TylerG]

Yep, SPOT was used. Need to educate the media a bit perhaps? lol

International Emergency Response Reporting Centre is who SPOT reports to and calls out to the local rescue folks etc.

Thanks for this update Tam, its important that we all use our heads right now. Valemount is reporting really iffy snowpacks right now too....

 

[DTH]

I heard some of this on the scanner late sunday afternoon. Yes it was SPOT. One person with broken leg and another with blown out knee.

 

[JMCX]

I would like to know if the Spot actually got anybody moving? Or was it like other stories I've heard where nothing happened until voice contact.

 

[Tippett]

Are these the same guys that got stuck in silent sunday?

 

[moyiesledhead]

Need to educate the media a bit perhaps

Ya.....that'll happen!