Fatal avalanche in B.C.’s Sea to Sky region

A snowboarder was killed in an avalanche in B.C.’s Sea to Sky region Tuesday, according to authorities.

The avalanche was reported in a “remote area” of Anniversary Glacier near Mt. Joffre, Mounties said in a statement Wednesday.

“The Sea to Sky RCMP (Pemberton Detachment) general duty officers along with Pemberton Search and Rescue responded to the area. The avalanche was determined to be a size 3.5, that ran for approximately 1,500 metres,” the statement from the detachment said.

“Search teams were deployed, and they located and recovered a deceased male.”

Police offered their condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, saying no further information will be released out of respect for privacy.