Skier killed in avalanche near Revelstoke

A skier died after being buried in an avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C., while participating in a guided group on Thursday. The incident occurred in the Selkirk Mountains when the skier triggered a slide on a slope, leading to their burial under 1.5 metres of snow. Despite CPR efforts and being flown to the hospital, the skier did not survive. This tragedy highlights the inherent risks of backcountry skiing, especially with the current considerable avalanche danger rating in the region.

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