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31 year old man dies climbing “the chutes” area of Crowsnest Mountain

CROWSNEST PASS, AB – RCMP have released information on a mountain climbing fatality in the Crowsnest Pass this past weekend.

Mounties say they were dispatched to a Garmin SPOT emergency activation on an area of Crowsnest Mountain known as “the chutes” at about 6:30 Saturday evening.

The information indicated an injury.

Crowsnest Pass Fire and Rescue as well as Pincher Creek Search and Rescue attempted a ground rescue but due to high winds, darkness and the potential for avalanches, the team of ten people had to turn back.

On Sunday, Kananaskis Country Public Safety utilized their alpine and long-line rescue capabilities to locate the climber but he had succumbed to his injuries.

The 31 year old man was climbing alone and RCMP believe the rugged terrain as well as ice, wind and snow contributed to the incident.

The man’s name is not being released.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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