Subject: | [MCR] avalanche accident report - Empire Hut, west of Kaslo |
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Date: | Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:49:05 -0700 |
Hi everyone, a good friend of mine was involved in a skier-triggered avalanche west of Kaslo near the Empire Hut and wanted for me to pass on the details so that others might avoid the same situation. Here are the details:
this has definitely been an active layer lately so stay safe out there and remember that if in doubt, your terrain choice will always make a difference. Emily Grady www.coldsmokeguiding.com _______________________________________________ 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. See http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information. See http://informalex.org/subscribe.shtml#unsubscribe to remove your name from this list. |
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