SteveD.
Goat's Eye Mountain, Banff National Park
One of the peaks at Sunshine Village Ski Area, in Banff National Park.
One thing I'll say for Canadian Rockies skiing - you can get in as much trouble as you want... Sunshine has in-bounds areas where an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe are required.
Last week a guy ducked the ropes and climbed to the summit, hoping to ski off the back (west) side, looking for fresh powder. Permanently closed area. Cornice under him collapsed, and he fell 1800 ft., triggering a class 2 avalanche in the process.
SteveD.
Goat's Eye Mountain, Banff National Park
One of the peaks at Sunshine Village Ski Area, in Banff National Park.
One thing I'll say for Canadian Rockies skiing - you can get in as much trouble as you want... Sunshine has in-bounds areas where an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe are required.
Last week a guy ducked the ropes and climbed to the summit, hoping to ski off the back (west) side, looking for fresh powder. Permanently closed area. Cornice under him collapsed, and he fell 1800 ft., triggering a class 2 avalanche in the process.
SteveD.