Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 07:00OnlineAvalanche CanadaSNOWMOBILE
There is always more to learn when it comes to avalanche safety -- for yourself and others.
On January 29, 2016, five people died in a large avalanche while snowmobiling at the Renshaw riding area near McBride, BC. This event involved many different groups and the outcome was complicated, as well as tragic. Avalanche Canada worked with survivors, SAR members, and the BC Coroners Service to reconstruct this incident and better understand how the avalanche happened and why so many people were caught. This story illustrates how quickly difficult and complex scenarios can arise in the backcountry, sometimes with catastrophic consequences.
This is an online presentation. You need to register in advance.
