🏔️A woman survives an avalanche in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
⛄The risk of avalanches is high in BC's mountains due to heavy snowfall.
🆘Rescuers find the woman buried in the snow and successfully bring her to safety.
🚁Helicopter rescue teams play a crucial role in mountain rescue operations.
❄️People are advised to stay out of the backcountry until conditions improve.
How long was the woman buried in the snow?
—The woman was buried for over 20 minutes before being rescued.
What caused the avalanche?
—The avalanche was caused by a slope giving way while the couple was snowshoeing.
How did the husband find his wife?
—The husband spotted the tip of his wife's snowshoe, leading him to dig her out.
Is the risk of avalanches higher in the coastal areas of BC?
—Yes, the risk of avalanches is higher in coastal areas due to large amounts of snowfall.
What is the current advice for people in the backcountry?
—People are advised to stay out of the backcountry until conditions improve.
00:00Two men were hit by an avalanche while backcountry skiing in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
00:22Rescuer Jim Lorri received a distress call from a man looking for his wife after an avalanche in the Norshore Mountains.
00:49The husband dug his wife out, who was initially unconscious and lacked oxygen.
01:05Rescuers warmed the woman up before bringing her down the mountain.
01:34The risk of avalanches is high in BC's mountains due to heavy snowfall.
