Who: A man in his 30s
Where: Mount Mackie, British Columbia, Canada
His mistake: It’s unknown
What happened: A man and three of his friends – all in their 30s – snowmobiled into the B.C. backcountry for some skiing. During one of their ski descents, one of the skiers triggered an avalanche. Three of the men were able to get out of the way. The fourth was buried and died of his injuries.
The surviving skiers were able to ski to a hut where they made contact with a snow cat guide. The cat was able to assist the men in finding their friend, but because of the existing avalanche danger, the cat and the skiers were forced out of the area. A recovery mission will resume when conditions permit.
Authorities said the four men were experienced backcountry enthusiasts who all had avalanche rescue gear. Local authorities plan on closing the access road to the trailhead until snow conditions improve.
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