Right hand side of the avalanche taken the day after the incident. Photo courtesy Avalanche Canada

By Erika Rolling

British Columbia

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Jan 2, 2026 | 9:59 AM

Avalanche Canada is reporting that one person died following an avalanche on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

Three snowmobilers were in the Bullmoose area of the Rocky Mountains, west of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., when the avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope by the snowmobiles.

Map with pin showing the location of avalanche near Tumbler Ridge on Dec. 30, 2025, where one person died. Source: Avalanche Canada.

One snowmobiler was caught in the avalanche and fully buried. Despite rescue efforts from the other two snowmobilers, the person passed away.

The avalanche was approximately 300 metres wide and 240 metres long. The crown of the avalanche was between 75 cm to 2 metres thick and the area was heavily wind-affected at the time of the incident.

Avalanche Canada says it is believed to have run on a rain crust from mid-December, burried around 75 cm below the surface. The danger rating was considerable for an avalanche in this area.

You can read the full report by clicking here.