Tragedy in Banff: Second Victim Found After Massive Rockfall Exposes Safety Gaps on Popular Hiking Trail

A devastating rockfall struck a well-traveled hiking route near Banff National Park, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including retired educator Jutta Hinrichs. The tragic event raises urgent questions about the adequacy of safety measures and risk management on popular outdoor trails that attract countless tourists and families.The massive landslide occurred Thursday afternoon near Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway, an area known for its breathtaking scenery but also for limited cellular connectivity, hampering timely emergency response efforts. Despite warnings from local guide Niclas Brundell, who witnessed early signs of instability moments before the collapse, authorities were unable to...