Three dead after avalanche reported by Terrace heliski lodge

An avalanche in a heli-skiing area west of Terrace, B.C., has left three men dead and one seriously injured.

Terrace RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services responded on the afternoon of March 22 after staff at a heli-skiing lodge reported the incident. Police said the avalanche occurred in an area known as Iridium Shoulder.

One man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is now in stable condition.

Three other men were found dead at the scene.

Terrace RCMP said criminality is not suspected. The investigation is ongoing and the B.C. Coroners Service is at the scene.

Police said no further information is available, including the identities of the men.

Aidan McCloskey
Aidan McCloskey
Aidan was born and raised in Prince George and is a graduate of BCIT’s Radio Arts & Entertainment program. He’s passionate about storytelling and connecting people through local stories that matter. He has experience in both radio and digital media, including live on-air work, interviews, and community reporting. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf in the summer and both playing and watching hockey in the winter.

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