"Two guests at Whistler Blackcomb narrowly avoided injury in an inbounds avalanche on February 2. The incident took place in the Saudan Couloir, an 'experts-only' run, on Blackcomb Mountain known for its steep pitch and demanding terrain. This avalanche highlights the persistent risks present in steep, high-alpine terrain even within resort boundaries. At approximately 12:11 p.m., Blackcomb Ski Patrol received a call and responded immediately to the area."
"In a statement released by the resort, a spokesperson said, "Whistler Blackcomb places the highest value on the safety of our guests and employees. Ski Patrol regularly performs avalanche mitigation work, monitors snow conditions and weather forecasts, and evaluates terrain as conditions change." This incident is the third notable in-bounds avalanche at the resort this season. In mid-January, two separate avalanches occurred on the same day in the Bushrat and Sapphire Bowl areas. Fortunately, the six people involved in these avalanches had no injuries as well."
An inbounds avalanche occurred on February 2 in the Saudan Couloir on Blackcomb Mountain, an experts-only run with steep, high-alpine terrain. Two guests were caught but narrowly avoided injury. Blackcomb Ski Patrol received a call at approximately 12:11 p.m., responded immediately, and the area was cleared by about 1:08 p.m. The resort emphasizes safety, daily mitigation work, monitoring of snow and weather, and terrain evaluations. This is the third notable in-bounds avalanche at the resort this season; two mid-January avalanches affected six people with no injuries. The snowpack remains unpredictable; checking daily weather and avalanche reports is advised.
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