Magrath man killed in avalanche near Castle Mountain
CASTLE MOUNTAIN, AB – An avalanche in southeastern Alberta has resulted in the death of one person.
Crowsnest Pass RCMP said it, along with officers from Pincher Creek, were called to an avalanche around 5:52 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
It occurred between Castle Mountain Ski Resort and Carbondale Hill, which is north of the resort.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., RCMP said two adults and two children were snowmobiling in the backcountry when a snow slide occurred.