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Nearly $10,000 Worth of Ski Gear Stolen in BC Parking Lot

Originally posted on Powder | By Ian Greenwood | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 12:49 PM ET

Is there anything worse than losing a significant chunk of your kit to thieves?

A thief made off with nearly CAD $10,000 worth of backcountry skiing equipment and other belongings the night of Saturday, April 11, in Prince George, British Columbia, according to a release published by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) this week.

The theft took place in the parking lot of a hotel on the 2900-block of Recplace Drive, police said.

“Unfortunately, there is no available video surveillance from the nearby businesses for police to review. If anyone who was in the area noted anything suspicious that evening, or caught anything on their dash camera or cell phone, we ask they call us to speak with an investigator,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, in the release.

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Police also asked locals to keep their eyes on online marketplaces or look around town for sightings of the missing gear. If you happen to have any information related to the case and want to help out a fellow skier, you can contact the Prince George RCMP here.

Here’s the list of stolen items provided by the police:

BCA Avalanche beacon
BCA Avalanche probe
BCA Avalanche shovel
Black diamond 35L backpack (black)
Oltravox 35L backpack (orange) [We’re guessing this is a misspelling of Ortovox.]
Marker helmet (white)
Solomon helmet (black)
Arc’teryx Men’s bib snow pants (charcoal)
Arc’teryx Women’s bib snow pants (blue)
Arc’teryx Men’s ski jacket (red and navy)
Arc’teryx Women’s ski jacket (pink)
11-8 jacket (dark blue)
Oboz Hiking boots (women’s)
Blue duffle bag with personal items
Climbing skins for skis (yellow)
Marker ski goggles
Atomic ski goggles
Kindle case (burgundy)

It’s tough to see. The Backcountry Access (BCA) trifecta—beacon, shovel, and probe—is an essential bit of backcountry safety equipment that isn't cheap. A new beacon alone can cost hundreds of dollars. Shovels and probes are more affordable, but without replacing them, you can’t safely head into the backcountry on skis.

Here’s hoping the lost gear turns up.

This article first appeared on Powder and was syndicated with permission.

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