Trans Canada reopens after serious crash near Rogers Pass. Seriously, it will change your life. A few weeks back it was reported on the site that a skier had died on Youngs Peak in Rogers Pass but there were few details know at that time. It was therefore of vital importance to keep it open through the winter months. Imagine falling asleep and gazing into space and beyond, a billion stars and the swirling colors of the Milky Way. The Trans Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden, B.C., reopened to traffic around 6 p.m. Tuesday following a serious crash near the Rogers Pass. Puerto Rico finds 126 briefcases with uncounted ballots 1 week after local election, Trump team scores few legal wins as it hunts for fraud evidence in U.S. election. ... have been interviewed and the RCMP traffic analyst is examining the scene in an attempt to determine the case of the accident. There were a lot of tourists heading to Salmon Arm area for a Festival that weekend, along with the always regular heavy TCH summer traffic. Rogers Pass is a high mountain pass through the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, but the term also includes the approaches used by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the Trans-Canada Highway.In the heart of Glacier National Park, this tourism destination since 1886 is a National Historic Site. Rogers Pass. David Xiao was climbing with a partner, reportedly unroped, somewhere on Mount Sir Donald in Rogers Pass when he fell to his death. Nat Segal dropping into some pillow goodness, Rogers Pass. The Canadian Pacific Railway's line through Rogers Pass completed its transcontinental railroad through to Canada's west coast, and at the time was the only such link. [3], Workers recover bodies and clear the tracks on March 5, "The History of the Rogers Pass crossing", http://www.revelstokemuseum.ca/blog/2016/3/4/overwhelmed-remembering-the-march-4-1910-avalanche-at-rogers-pass, St. Croix, New Brunswick, Canada / Vanceboro, Maine, US, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1910_Rogers_Pass_avalanche&oldid=968745726, Railway accidents and incidents in Canada, Accidents and incidents involving Canadian Pacific Railway, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 July 2020, at 07:44. Professional freeride skier and backcountry lover from Melbourne, Australia. Super easy route finding, solid, fun climbing and not too bad rapping except for the first rappel. The closure was the second on the route through the B.C. The wooden cars behind the locomotive were crushed and all but one of the workmen were instantly buried in the deep snow. #18wheelerbcroadreport pic.twitter.com/EyeSNMXJu7. 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The roads were in good winter driving conditions and visibility was not an issue. Donald Bridge - W Hwy 1, about 28 km north of Golden at Donald Bridge, looking west. Lord Howe, the adventure lovers island just 2 hours from Sydney, One man’s hilarious wrestling match with his ski boots, 5 BOSU Exercises for Skiing and Snowboarding, 30 questions answered for first time snowboarders. RCMP closed Highway 1 in both directions near the summit for several hours to … His loss is being felt by his many friends and climb/ski partners around the world. We were held up for 4+ hours on the Summit of Rogers Pass after an accident just east of the 5 snow sheds on the first corner to the left. Quartz Creek Hwy 1, 40 km west of Golden, near the Quartz Creek bridge, looking east. Xiao was born and raised in China, but moved to Canada a few years ago. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [5] They found no casualties to treat; it became a mission to clear the tracks and recover the bodies beneath 10 metres of snow. “It happened at the last tunnel going eastbound towards Golden,” John Lilley told Global News. A red vehicle involved in the accident still lay in the ditch beside the highway when the route reopened. Sir Donald has a classic Northwest Ridge alpine trad route that is graded 5.4, and it has a deadly reputation. Go try it now, trust me.'”. Last month while shooting for ‘Finding The Line’, we visited Rogers Pass, accompanied by Greg, and after driving through these mountains countless times in my ski life, it was a thrill to finally top out on one of the summits and look around at the untamed mountains, for which the area is renowned. We have dug up the report filed by Parks Canada and it looks like the skier took a fall on a seldom skied line called "North Cirque Basin" just to the east of Forever Young Couloir. Just don’t think about the little critters that lives in that area; they don’t exist if you don’t believe in them.”. Access KelownaNow using your Facebook account, or by entering your information below. Joe Obad, the executive director of the Canadian Avalanche Association in Revelstoke, calls the two avalanches in 2003 “seismic events” which resulted in a total restructure of the way that avalanche safety and education for both professionals and recreational skiers. His loss is being felt by his many friends and climb/ski partners around the world. Located near the state line of the British Columbia and Alberta, Rogers Pass connects the towns of Golden,  and Revelstoke. I’d say, ‘Hey, you know that activity where people strap planks to their feet and slide down mountains really really fast? It was therefore of vital importance to keep it open through the winter months. However, it is not skiing that first made Rogers Pass famous. I need this photo on my living room wall so I can relive this memory over and over again! In 2017, we reported about a number of accidents and deaths in the mountains, one of which was a climber who fell off Sir Donald here. Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly after noon today after receiving reports of a collision between an eastbound Ford F150 and a westbound commercial tractor trailer. Thanks @chnetka for the shot! Nat Segal reports. Sounds silly now but turns out you will love it. Xiao was born and raised in China, but moved to Canada a few years ago. Highway 1 crash near Rogers Pass claims a life. The Canadian Pacific Railway's line through Rogers Pass completed its transcontinental railroad through to Canada's west coast, and at the time was the only such link. The Trans-Canada Highway is currently closed in both directions east of Revelstoke due to a fatal collision. Despite the inherent risk of avalanche accident, the new developments in education, safety and new equipment internationally means that there are ways to safely recreate in avalanche terrain and avoid being in an accident. Skier death on Youngs Peak at Rogers Pass - Accident Report. Rogers Pass. Central Interior in less than six hours. Rogers Pass and the Trans Canada Highway that cuts through it is the busiest rail and road corridor to the Pacific Coast. [3] 62 workers were killed. One of the challenges of Rogers Pass is the slightly longer approaches. On March 1, 96 people had been killed further south in the Wellington avalanche in Washington state. Highway patrol started stopping traffic here because emergency vehicles could not get access to the highway. “Also, I see a lot of other people texting while they’re driving too, even in the mountains.”. Weather warnings for snow blanketing nearly all of southern B.C. Looking down at Rogers Pass from Glacier Crest. Love the motion captured! David Xiao was climbing with a partner, reportedly unroped, somewhere on Mount Sir Donald in Rogers Pass when he fell to his death. Traffic on the Rogers Pass came to a standstill for more than three hours Tuesday following a serious crash. Our deepest condolences to Xiao’s friends, family and climbing partners. Lilley, who transports goods along the TransCanada for a living, said the road is becoming more dangerous. You have entered an incorrect email address! Melissa Jameson - Feb 1, 2018. PE Nation launch Sustainable Snow ski + snowboard range, $200m indoor ski slope complex for Western Sydney is one step…, Falls Creek mountain bike park to open early on October 30, Telluride launch gondola “dining cabins” for a pandemic ski season, R U OK in a year that is anything but? Whoa – Eden Health Retreat’s giving away 100 holidays! Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It was opened on December 13, 1916, and the railway abandoned the pass. The driver of the F150 died on scene, while his passenger was transported to Golden Hospital by BC Ambulance Service. Finding the right balance, staying safe while still exploring this incredible terrain takes time, skills and effort but pays off in powder turns. [2] However, most of the route through the pass was still unprotected, meaning that men and equipment were often called upon to clear the track. Half an hour before midnight as the track was nearly clear, an unexpected avalanche from Avalanche Mountain swept down the opposite side of the track to the first fall. Weather Forecast (from Environment Canada) British Columbia Weather Warnings All weather stations (current weather) for this region (map) Yale - N Hwy 1, at Victoria Street in Yale, looking north. Rogers Pass Hwy 1, near Parks Headquarters at Glacier National Park, 72 km east of Revelstoke, looking east. In the center of Glacier National Park, lies Rogers Pass, a high mountain highway that is becoming one of the most celebrated backcountry skiing zones in Canada.

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