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2 Skiers die in British Columbia Backcountry

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Who: An adult male and a teen male
Where: Out of bounds at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, British Columbia, Canada
Their mistake: They bit off more than they can chew
What happened: Three skiers decided to tackle some backcountry terrain. During their descent, they came across a steep, icy chute that they didn’t feel comfortable with. They took off their skis to get out, but they slipped and slid off the cliff below. Two of the skiers died. The other skier suffered a badly bruised ankle.

This is the latest in a string of backcountry ski and snowboard incidents in the area.

Read the story here.

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