[MCR] Pipestone Bowl Skier Remote

Subject: [MCR] Pipestone Bowl Skier Remote
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:36 -0700

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Two skiers remotely triggered a large size two in Pipestone Bowl today.
There were no involvements but the second skier had a narrow escape when
his partner alerted him to the avalanche and he skied out of the way.

Full depth release on October CR/FC layer.


Brad White
Mountain Safety Programs Specialist
Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks

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