Avalanches - Bourgeau Right ice climb, Banff NP

Avalanche

Avalanche Occurrence Datetime

2019-12-23T13:30:00

Two separate avalanches ran over the Bourgeau Right ice climb in the last couple days. A size 2 natural occurred during the storm and an explosive triggered size 3 occurred during avalanche control with a fracture line up to 2 m deep (see photos). This terrain is not often controlled but can be included when circumstances dictate that it makes sense. Bourgeau Left also had significant avalanche activity on it with multiple size 2 and 3 avalanches running over the climb and reaching the bottom of the avalanche path (no photo). Parks Canada Visitor Safety