Teenager Dies in Avalanche at Ski Area Near Calgary, Canada

A 15-year-old boy died late last week after being buried in an avalanche at Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta, Canada, according to local news reports.

The avalanche happened on Friday, February 27, 2026, the CBC reported, leading to a call to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who responded alongside other emergency services around 12:45 p.m. 

Per the CBC, an initial report from the RCMP said that the avalanche struck and buried two skiers. One was able to dig themself out and wasn’t injured.