News release
Three heli-skiers killed in Kaslo avalanche
March 25, 2025
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Kaslo, British Columbia
From: Kaslo RCMP
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File# 2025-1118
An avalanche in an Alpine area on the east side of Kootenay Lake swept away a group of skiers, trapping four men.
Just prior to 1 p.m. on March 24, 2025, two groups of skiers had just finished skiing the bowl and were waiting in a staging area below the tree line of Clute Creek water shed. A transport helicopter was nearing the group when the pilot observed an avalanche. Though there was no audible siren, the pilot did issue an Avalanche Alert via radio.
Efforts to recover the men were initiated. Sadly, three were located deceased; a 44-year-old man from Whistler BC, a 45-year-old man from Idaho USA and the 53-year-old guide from Kaslo BC. The fourth man, 40-years-old from Nelson BC, was critically injured.
Kaslo RCMP will continue to assist the BC Coroners Service in the investigation.
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