Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in the Rocky Mountains near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
A person has died after being caught and buried in an avalanche near Tumbler Ridge in northern B.C., according to Avalanche Canada.
The organization dedicated to public avalanche safety said three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area about 35 kilometres southwest of Tumbler Ridge when the avalanche was remotely triggered by snowmobile from the base of the slope.
The avalanche measured about 300 metres wide by 240 metres long, according to the Avalanche Canada incident report.
"The subject was fully buried and did not survive, despite prompt companion rescue," said the report.
The report indicates no others were injured in the avalanche.
An avalanche near Tumbler Ridge, B.C., resulted in the death of a snowmobiler Thursday. The image shows the right hand side of the avalanche taken the day after the incident. (Avalanche Canada)
A spokesperson for Avalanche Canada told CBC News it can't speak on specific incidents.
The RCMP did not immediately respond to request for comment.
Tumbler Ridge is located approximately 175 kilometres northeast of Prince George, B.C. as the crow flies.
About 80 per cent of fatal avalanche accidents happen in B.C., according to Avalanche Canada.
This article was originally written and published by CBC News on Dec. 31, 2025.