Trevor Dingman was out for an early season backcountry snowboard when he accidentally triggered what's believed to be the first reported avalanche of the season in Kananaskis Country. Experts are warning people going into the backcountry that it's already time to watch for avalanche danger. That's a sign avalanche season has started in Alberta, says Parks Canada safety specialist Grant Statham, who's based in Banff. Backcountry skiers should be careful of avalanches, even this early in the season, safety specialists say. (Paul Karchut/CBC)The Kananaskis Country Public Safety Section has been seeing late season scramblers and hikers, plus early season skiers and snowboarders at higher elevations.

Source: CBC News November 01, 2017 13:11 UTC