US EditionSpring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
- Outdoor experts warn that spring is a dangerous time to visit British Columbia's backcountry due to melting snow that can become slippery overnight, according to Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue.
- A 28-year-old woman died after slipping while trying to retrieve her phone in the Mount Seymour backcountry, highlighting the risks associated with springtime hiking.
- Another incident involved an 18-year-old man who fell and sustained serious injuries while skiing, as reported by a family friend on GoFundMe.
- Experts emphasize the importance of proper gear and trip planning to avoid tragedies in spring conditions, stating, "there's no piece of gear that is worth risking personal safety," according to Sandra Riches.
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Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight.
Spring, Icy Snow Bring Danger to BC Backcountry, Outdoor Experts Say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight. Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue based in North Vancouver, B.C., said spring is “probably the most dangerous time of year” in the mountains. The case of a 28-year-old woman who died after slipping and falling…
Spring, icy snow pose danger to BC backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight.
After 2 Deaths in 3 Days, Experts Warn That Spring is 'the Most Dangerous Time of the Year' in the British Columbia Backcountry - SnowBrains
British Columbia, Canada. | Photo: SnowBrains Rescue teams are urging caution following two deaths in three days as spring transforms British Columbia’s backcountry, reports the Canadian Press. Related: Man Killed After Falling 800 Feet on Closed Run at Sugarloaf Mountain, ME, While Retrieving Glove Dropped From Chairlift Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue, describes spring as “probably the most dangerous time of year” in the mou…
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