A 23-year-old snowmobiler died in a BC avalanche after triggering a size 2.5 slide; one rider was rescued, and one died.

A 23-year-old snowmobiler died in an avalanche at Kootenay Pass in southeastern British Columbia on February 28, 2026, after triggering a size 2.5 slide near a transmission line. The incident, reported via a Garmin SOS signal, involved two riders; one was rescued, the other pronounced dead at the scene. Avalanche Canada cited unstable snowpack conditions with a "considerable" danger rating, warning of ongoing high-risk terrain across western Canada. Officials urge backcountry users to check forecasts, avoid hazardous areas, and prioritize safety amid a severe avalanche season.