[MCR] Pipestone Bowl Skier Remote

Subject: [MCR] Pipestone Bowl Skier Remote
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:53 -0700
Two skiers remotely triggered a large size 2 in Pipestone Bowl today. No.
injuries or involvements, but skier two narrowly avoided being run over
when his partner alerted him of the avalanche running.

See Photos.

(See attached file: 2_Pipestone SR 091113.jpg)
(See attached file: Pipestone SR 091113.JPG)

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

Attachment: 2_Pipestone SR 091113.jpg
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Attachment: Pipestone SR 091113.jpg
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