Bc avalanche death already

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Just around the corner from me in Stewart bc.

http://www.terracestandard.com/news/175681541.html?c=y&curSection=/&curTitle=BC+News&bc09=true

http://www.vancouversun.com/touch/story.html?id=7439510

Just a reminder to check your avay gear

 

[steveo10]

the snow is deep up here already, got 16" at 2,000ft

 

[Scott]

WOW. It's EARLY for avys, but not too early to be aware of your surroundings.

 

[Goin For Snow]

"swept off a 300 meter cliff"

eek

 

[Jay]

This wasn't a snowmobile related fatality. Non the less a tragedy for those involved. He was doing gps survey work for a mine, the particulars that put him in harms way I do not know. He lived in Telkwa just a few miles down the road from Smithers and had many friends in both communities. I did not know him personally. His service is at Driftwood hall tommorrow if anyone local wishes to attend.