Ya, that’s just lovely. Authorities were warning that the avalanche risk was high and now the BC taxpayer is stuck with the bill for the search and rescue effort, not to mention the hospital stays for many of them. I think the bill should be paid by every one of the dolts who willingly took the risk. This guy in particular should have two bills: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/779849–b-c-avalanche-i-owe-somebody-my-life