Fatalities averted in Castle Mountain avalanche
PINCHER CREEK – Two people were rescued after getting caught in an avalanche Friday (Feb 15) morning at Castle Mountain Ski resort in southwestern Alberta.
The incident happened near the top station of Tamarack (Red) Chairlift.
One individual was completely buried in the avalanche that occurred in-bounds near the ski lift, while the other was partially covered by the snow and debris.
Castle Mountain Resort’s Mountain Safety Team (Ski Patrol) were able to rescue both people and emergency crews determined they did not need to be transferred to hospital.