Whistler RCMP say an unresponsive skier in the Whistler Blackcomb’s West Bowl area was found dead after being caught in an avalanche inside the boundaries of the ski resort
RCMP and Whistler Blackcomb confirm a man died earlier this week when he was caught in an avalanche inside the boundaries of the ski resort about 120 kilometres north of Vancouver.
Police said the 34-year-old Whistler man was pronounced dead at the scene and an investigation involving Whistler Blackcomb, the RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service is underway. RCMP reported another inbounds avalanche occurred in the West Col area of Blackcomb mountain Wednesday, one day after the fatal slide, and several skiers were caught but no one was hurt.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Sacha Banks warned the snowpack in and around Whistler remains unstable because of recent heavy snow followed by warming temperatures.
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