15-Year-Old Alberta Alpine Athlete Dies in Avalanche at Nakiska, AB - SnowBrains

"Multiple resources were deployed to the scene, and the second skier was located unresponsive. He was taken by EMS to a Calgary hospital, however, the 15-year-old Calgary resident died early this morning."

"We are deeply saddened to share that two of our athletes were involved in an avalanche incident on February 27 at Nakiska Ski Area. We are heartbroken and profoundly saddened by this tragic loss of life, and we extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family as they navigate this unimaginable grief."

"According to Avalanche Canada, the pair triggered the avalanche while bootpacking up a slope. One teenager skier was able to free himself, however, the second teenage skier was not initially located."

A 15-year-old skier from Calgary died at Alberta Children's Hospital on February 28 following an avalanche at Nakiska Ski Area. Two teenage skiers triggered the avalanche while bootpacking up a slope on February 27. Emergency services received a call at 12:49 p.m. One teenager self-rescued, while the second was located unresponsive and transported by EMS to Calgary hospital, where he died early the following morning. Both teenagers were athletes with the Alberta Alpine Ski Association. Multiple rescue resources were deployed to the scene. The Alberta Alpine Ski Association and Alpine Canada issued statements expressing deep sadness and extending condolences to the family, while thanking rescue teams and volunteers for their rapid response.

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