Avalanches in Pemberton area lead to close calls with skiers
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BRITISH COLUMBIA — A series of avalanches near Cayoosh and Marriot mountain in the Pemberton area backcountry have caused multiple close calls with skiers over Saturday.
Three separate incidents took place in the backcountry area over Saturday. None of which resulted in a fatality. The first incident took place near the base of Cayoosh Mountain. Two skiers were swept away by an avalanche on a backcountry run known as “Rock N’ Roll.” One skier of the skiers was reported as injured and was airlifted off the scene.
The second incident occurred at 1:30 P.M. near Wendy Thompson Hut. Less than five kilometres from the first incident. Two individuals are reported to have been involved in the avalanche. One of which sustaining injuries after being carried through a tree field, and being buried deep enough to impair breathing. A second Pemberton SAR helicopter was dispatched to rescue the skier.
According to coordinates provided by Avalanche Canada, the third avalanche happened in the same spot as the first avalanche of the day. Along the Rock N’ Roll backcountry run. Details are sparse on the condition of the skier, but he was not reported as injured. Pemberton SAR dispatched their helicopter for a third time to rescue the one skier involved in the incident.
