RCMP says 38-year-old dies after Jasper crevasse fall

A 38-year-old man from Czechia died after falling into a crevasse while snowboarding in jasper National Park on Tuesday, May 12. RCMP said police were called to the Columbia Icefield along Highway 93 after the incident.

Police identified him as a citizen of the Czech Republic who lived in Revelstoke, B.C. He had been with two friends.

Columbia Icefield access

The Columbia Icefield sits about 100 kilometres southeast of Jasper. Police said the remote location and harsh environment made it impossible to recover his body right away.

That detail is the part people planning time in the area should take seriously: access can be difficult even after a response begins, and the setting can slow what happens after an emergency call. For anyone heading into the Icefield area, the practical point is to stay within the limits of the terrain and travel with the conditions in mind, because rescue and recovery can depend on more than distance alone.

RCMP on May 12

The RCMP response began on May 12, when police were called to the Columbia Icefield along Highway 93. The victim was later identified by police as the 38-year-old man from the Czech Republic who lived in Revelstoke.

For visitors, the incident leaves one clear consequence: the Columbia Icefield is not just a scenic stop, but an area where a fall can quickly turn into a recovery challenge. The route and terrain around it shape what responders can do and how fast they can do it.