Snowmobiles and avalanches. Again. Recovery is underway, and more fatalities are expected.

Avalanche warnings of "extreme" had been issued. An unofficial, unsanctioned high-marking event went ahead anyway. The avalanche took out riders and spectators.

Looks like a massive climax avalanche to me. Very common at this time of year. The snow deposited was 6-12 metres deep, i.e., up to 40 feet deep.

Very sad for the families, but d@mmit, how do you get through to these people?


http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/least+dead+after+major+avalanche/2682042/story.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati...article1500053/