Banff man falls to his death while climbing Tunnel Mountain

BANFF- RCMP say a 26-year-old man from Banff was killed died while climbing near his hometown on Friday afternoon.

Mounties responded to a call from park staff about a man who fell while climbing a Tunnel Mountain rock face known as Le Soulier, or The Shoe.

They say he stumbled and fell approximately 25 to 40 metres.

Another climber was also rescued from a nearby location after becoming stranded.

Police say the climbers’ names will not be released.

(The Canadian Press)