After skiing Pipestone Bowl (terrain which is outside of the Lake Louise ski area), two skiers were working back to the ski area in their downhill gear with skins. At approximately 1500 hrs, the party triggered an avalanche that propagated to the steeper terrain overhead, and the second skier in the party was caught. He was carried 50 m and buried 150-200 cm deep. The partner conducted a transceiver search, extricated the skier, initiated first aid, and activated 911. Parks Canada Visitor Safety evacuated the party to Emergency Medical Services. The skier did not survive.
Avalanches
Date/Heure
Taille
Type
Déclencheur
Altitude
Versant
Largeur de la plaque
Épaisseur de la plaque
2.5
S
Sa
2100 m
NW
300 m
100 cm
Weather
Température actuelle
Température maximale
Température minimale
Tendance 24h
Vitesse du vent
Direction du vent
Condition du ciel
Type et intensité des précipitations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Snowpack
Manteau neigeux
Neige 24 hrs
Neige de tempête
Date de la tempête
-
-
-
-
Documents
Date du document
Titre
Source
2025-03-14
Photo of the avalanche with a red dot indicating the approximate trigger point. Notably, there are small to medium sized trees in the start zone and track.