[MCR] Avalanche -- West Bowl, near Skiing Louise (amendment)

Subject: [MCR] Avalanche -- West Bowl, near Skiing Louise (amendment)
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:17:39 -0700
Apologies. To be clear; this avalanche occurred outside of the ski area
boundary.

Aaron Beardmore
Specialist, Visitor Safety Programs
Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay Parks
Box 900, Banff, AB
T1L 1K2
Ph: 403-762-1415
www.parksmountainsafety.ca
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Photo courtesy of Lake Louise snow safety. A lone skier triggered this
avalanche remotely as he skied by (size 1.5). Forecasters at Lake Louise
suspect it released on the basal weaknesses.

(See attached file: West Bowl Skier Remote 1.jpg)

Aaron Beardmore
Specialist, Visitor Safety Programs
Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay Parks
Box 900, Banff, AB
T1L 1K2
Ph: 403-762-1415.
www.parksmountainsafety.ca
www.facebook.com/parksmountainsafety
www.twitter.com/ParksMtnSafety[attachment "West Bowl Skier Remote 1.jpg"
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These observations and opinions are those of the person who submitted them. The 
ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in 
continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable 
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information 
provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions 
Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
Please check out http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.