Hannah Keiver Ski Accident: Family and friends mourn the loss of Lake Louise skier who died after falling 600 metres down 3/4 Couloir, near Moraine Lake
MORAINE LAKE, Alta. — A 34-year-old Lake Louise resident, identified by loved ones as Hannah Keiver, died Tuesday morning in a tragic backcountry skiing accident near Moraine Lake in Banff National Park.
According to Parks Canada, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. on May 27, as a group of three skiers began their descent down the steep 3/4 Couloir, a challenging and remote route favored by experienced backcountry enthusiasts.
Shortly after beginning their descent, one of the skiers fell approximately 600 metres down the couloir,” said James Eastham, public relations officer for Parks Canada’s Lake Louise, Yoho, and Kootenay field units.
The fall was witnessed by another member of the public, who immediately contacted Parks Canada for assistance.
Emergency responders from Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety Team were dispatched and arrived by helicopter. The skier was extracted via a long line with assistance from Alpine Helicopters, and STARS Air Ambulance also responded to the scene. Despite rapid intervention, Keiver was pronounced dead at the site due to the severity of her injuries.
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