Skier accidental avalanche on Quartz Hill, Banff NP
Quick reportParks Canada Visitor Safety ยท Feb 8, 2025
Avalanche
- Run Length
- 100
- Slab Width
- 20
- Trigger Type
- skier
- Wind Exposure
- leeSlope
- Avalanche Size
- 2
- Slab Thickness
- 35
- Trigger Sub Type
- accidental
- Start Zone Aspect
- NE
- Avalanche Character
- windSlab
- Number Of Avalanches
- 1
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2500
- Avalanche Observation
- 12to24hrsAgo
- Start Zone Elevation Band
- alp
- Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
- 2025-02-08T22:00:00.000Z
Avalanche occurred on February 8, 2024. Reported that the first person onto the slope triggered the avalanche as the second person entered the slope. At least one person rode to the bottom of the debris with the avalanche but was not injured or buried. Group was able to ski out on their own. It appears to be a wind-loaded pocket but unsure of the failure layer. A reminder that if possible, please report any avalanches that occur near ski areas to the local ski patrol so that they know what happened and whether or not anyone needs assistance.