Historical Incidents

Incident Summary

Date
2019-04-20
Location
Yoho National Park
Location Description
Mount Des Poilus
Province
BC
Coordinates
51.59123 °, -116.60428 °
Elevation
3000 m
Activity
Backcountry Skiing
Involvement
3
Injury
0
Fatality
1
Description
A party of three backcountry skiers were involved in an avalanche on Des Poilus Glacier in Yoho National Park. The avalanche occurred on a southeast aspect at an elevation of 3000 m. The fracture depth was approximately 60 cm. One male patient was transferred by STARS Air Ambulance to Calgary where he passed away.

Avalanches

Date/TimeSizeTypeTriggerElevationAspectSlab widthSlab Thickness
3.0SSa3000 m-210 m60 cm

Weather

Present TempMax TempMin Temp24hr TrendWind SpeedWind DirectionSky ConditionPrecipitation Type & Intensity
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Snowpack

Snowpack24hr SnowStorm SnowStorm Date
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Documents

Document DateTitleSource
2019-04-21Parks Canada StatementParks Canadaview