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Snowmobilers rescued on glacier near Radium
TREVOR CRAWLEY
Two snowmobilers were located on Tuesday by Columbia Valley Search and Rescue near Radium Hot Springs after failing to check in with family members on Monday evening.
Other sledders victims of deadly avalanches in B.C. Interior
The two Albertan snowmobilers had been staying at the Olive Hut, located adjacent to the Catamount Glacier, but failed to return home when expected, which
prompted family members to contact the authorities. A helicopter was dispatched immediately dispatched due to the fading daylight, however,
inclement weather did not allow the aircraft to reach the hut. Authorities were able to speak with other sledders in the area who had been in contact the
missing men that told them to stay put if weather conditions worsened and affected visibility. The two spent the night in the Olive Hut and two avalanche tech-
The Suitcase Project
Key City Theatre’s inaugural Suitcase Project premiered its final performance Thursday, March 10, in the theatre’s Live Lobby Lounge. The actors presented a dramatic piece that focused on conformity and isolation, with idevices as the central metaphor. When we are all completely in thrall to our devices, someone without one is treated as a curiosity worthy of further study, like the savage in Huxley’s ‘Brave New World.’ See more on Page 5. Barry Coulter photo
nicians and a search dog returned to the area at first light on Tuesday to assess conditions and do a sweep of the area. Again, inclement weather limited helicopter access to the glacier and the Olive Hut, so snowmobiles were used to reach the missing sledders, who were found in good condition, but low on fuel. Search and Rescue personnel were able to lead them out of the glacier and back to their vehicle and staging area. “Travel in the mountains in the winter should not be taken lightly,” read a press release from the CVSAR.
“We are happy that everything worked out but things could have been different. Every person in avalanche terrain must have the appropriate safety gear: transceiver, probe, and shovel and be knowledgeable of the areas they are travelling in. “Glaciers also present hazards such as crevasses and whiteouts that hinder visibility and cause trouble navigating. CVSAR recommends taking an avalanche safety course and preparing for the area you are travelling in. Check the avalanche condition bulletin and weather prior to departing.”
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Cranbrook History Centre launches endowment fund
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