| Comments | On December 8th, the first of three avalanches released in the Harvey Pass area (40 km south of Fernie, BC) and buried a group of seven snowmobilers. Another group of snowmobilers heard the yelling and joined in the rescued efforts. As they were digging out the last victim, a second avalanche released; burying the entire group. Two individuals dug themselves out, and rescued another. A third avalanche was reported, but only depositing some powder. Of the 11 snowmobilers involved, 8 perished. |