Skier safe after triggering avalanche near Lake Louise in Banff National Park

A skier is safe after they triggered an avalanche while skiing on a backcountry run near Lake Louise Ski Area in Banff National Park on Tuesday.

Parks Canada said the skier triggered a "Size 2" avalanche, which is big enough to bury, injure or even kill a person.

The skier ended up buried up to their waist and lost both skis but was uninjured

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