Any info on it? I heard it was around 1 this afternoon?
Avalanche in Sicamous?
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Here is a link...
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-44325-2-.htm#44325
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/01/11/bc-avalanche.html?ref=rss
http://www.vancouversun.com/snowmobilers+swept+away+avalanches/1166632/story.html
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/serv...al/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20090111.wavalanche0111
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Avalanche in B.C. backcountry traps snowmobiler; two others survive
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
ENDERBY, B.C. - An avalanche in British Columbia's Interior buried three snowmobilers on Sunday, forcing two of the riders to leave their missing companion on the mountain, police said.
The avalanche happened on Mara Mountain near Enderby, more than 450 kilometres northeast of Vancouver.
Police were notified of an emergency beacon shortly after 1 p.m., said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gordon Molendyk.
"Shortly after, two other snowmobilers who were out made contact and said they had been involved in an avalanche and they had to leave one of their companions behind," said Molendyk.
Search-and-rescue teams were at the scene on Sunday but called off the search as night fell, Molendyk said.
Two avalanche technicians have been sent to the area, and will help assess whether it's safe to resume the search on Monday morning.
Police didn't release any details about the missing man or the two survivors, but RCMP planned to provide more information on Monday.
There have been 11 people killed in avalanches in the B.C. backcountry in the past several weeks, including one that buried eight snowmobilers late last month near Fernie.
In that case, three others in the group had to leave their friends behind because of the risk of more avalanches.
Last week, an avalanche near Terrace, B.C., in the northern part of the province, killed an American snowboarder who was freed from the snow but later died in hospital.
And a pair of separate avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb - the first on New Year's Eve and then another on New Year's Day - left two people dead. Both victims at the resort were in out-of-bounds areas.
The Canadian Avalanche Centre has had warnings in place for some time for most of southern B.C., including in the area of Sunday's avalanche.
The latest incident comes as the centre mounts a public awareness campaign about the dangers of avalanches and the importance of heeding its warnings.
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
ENDERBY, B.C. - An avalanche in British Columbia's Interior buried three snowmobilers on Sunday, forcing two of the riders to leave their missing companion on the mountain, police said.
The avalanche happened on Mara Mountain near Enderby, more than 450 kilometres northeast of Vancouver.
Police were notified of an emergency beacon shortly after 1 p.m., said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gordon Molendyk.
"Shortly after, two other snowmobilers who were out made contact and said they had been involved in an avalanche and they had to leave one of their companions behind," said Molendyk.
Search-and-rescue teams were at the scene on Sunday but called off the search as night fell, Molendyk said.
Two avalanche technicians have been sent to the area, and will help assess whether it's safe to resume the search on Monday morning.
Police didn't release any details about the missing man or the two survivors, but RCMP planned to provide more information on Monday.
There have been 11 people killed in avalanches in the B.C. backcountry in the past several weeks, including one that buried eight snowmobilers late last month near Fernie.
In that case, three others in the group had to leave their friends behind because of the risk of more avalanches.
Last week, an avalanche near Terrace, B.C., in the northern part of the province, killed an American snowboarder who was freed from the snow but later died in hospital.
And a pair of separate avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb - the first on New Year's Eve and then another on New Year's Day - left two people dead. Both victims at the resort were in out-of-bounds areas.
The Canadian Avalanche Centre has had warnings in place for some time for most of southern B.C., including in the area of Sunday's avalanche.
The latest incident comes as the centre mounts a public awareness campaign about the dangers of avalanches and the importance of heeding its warnings.
From what I heard some one was stuck and another guy was highmarking above him that triggered the slide. This is just shear stupidity. If you haven't taken an avy course you better find one quick . The smart guys are playing in the meadows
One in Sicamous , another in Chetwynd
ENDERBY, B.C. — One person is believed dead and another missing after two groups of snowmobilers were hit by avalanches in separate areas of British Columbia Sunday.
RCMP in Chetwynd B.C., northeast of Prince George, say a group of 14 snowmobilers were hit by a snowslide in a remote mountainous area shortly after 2 p.m.
Constable Craig Douglass says two of three riders hit by the slide were able to free themselves, but the third person is believed to be dead.
Attempts to retrieve the deceased won't be tried before Monday morning at the earliest.
Earlier, an avalanche struck three other snowmobilers on Mara Mountain near Enderby in the province's interior, leaving one of the riders missing.
In the Enderby avalanche, police were notified of an emergency beacon shortly after 1 p.m., said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gordon Molendyk.
“Shortly after, two other snowmobilers who were out made contact and said they had been involved in an avalanche and they had to leave one of their companions behind,” said Mr. Molendyk.
Search-and-rescue teams were at Mara Mountain on Sunday but called off the search as night fell, Mr. Molendyk said.
Two avalanche technicians have been sent to the area, and will help assess whether it's safe to resume the search on Monday morning.
Police didn't release any details about the missing man or the two survivors, but RCMP planned to provide more information on Monday.
ENDERBY, B.C. — One person is believed dead and another missing after two groups of snowmobilers were hit by avalanches in separate areas of British Columbia Sunday.RCMP in Chetwynd B.C., northeast of Prince George, say a group of 14 snowmobilers were hit by a snowslide in a remote mountainous area shortly after 2 p.m.
Constable Craig Douglass says two of three riders hit by the slide were able to free themselves, but the third person is believed to be dead.
Attempts to retrieve the deceased won't be tried before Monday morning at the earliest.
Earlier, an avalanche struck three other snowmobilers on Mara Mountain near Enderby in the province's interior, leaving one of the riders missing.
In the Enderby avalanche, police were notified of an emergency beacon shortly after 1 p.m., said Vernon RCMP spokesman Gordon Molendyk.
“Shortly after, two other snowmobilers who were out made contact and said they had been involved in an avalanche and they had to leave one of their companions behind,” said Mr. Molendyk.
Search-and-rescue teams were at Mara Mountain on Sunday but called off the search as night fell, Mr. Molendyk said.
Two avalanche technicians have been sent to the area, and will help assess whether it's safe to resume the search on Monday morning.
Police didn't release any details about the missing man or the two survivors, but RCMP planned to provide more information on Monday.
It was on owls head. He did'nt have a beacon on.
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No it was on the hunters side of windy ridge access was from the hunters laforge trail.very un safe in all areas be careful
Please stay off the hills, it's pretty depressing hearing people get buried in some of your favourite riding areas.
