A couple celebrating their wedding anniversary and a cancer patient were among those stuck on the peak
Yaro Slav said he and his wife were waiting at the top of Sulphur Mountain around 9 p.m. on Monday to take the gondola back down when they heard rumours coming through the lineup that something was wrong. They didn’t know it at the time, but a storm had knocked out the power to all ofFor the next five to six hours, Mr. Slav said he and more than 400 other people were left to crowd into the peak’s restaurants and gift shop, and wait.
He said workers handed out emergency blankets and warm drinks and snacks, but no one told them what was happening or how long they might be stuck on the mountain. People clad in T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops found spots on the floor or tables, and did their best to sleep. Others splurged on hoodies and jackets from the gift shop with the words “Banff Gondola” splayed across the front to try and stay warm.
The rescuers had headlamps, and some people had cellphone flashlights, but Ms. McCorkill said the mountain was otherwise completely dark as they traversed the steep 5.5-kilometre switchback trail. The rocks were slick underfoot, and she said she saw one woman having to be supported by two people after twisting her ankle and another person seemingly injured on the side of the path.
By around 4:30 a.m. they made it to the mountain’s base: “I had a really memorable time,” Ms. McCorkill said.
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