Climbers summitted Howse Peak before fatal avalanche hit, say family members

Three men killed in an avalanche in Banff National Park had successfully summited Howse Peak and were on their way back down when the slide hit, according to family members. Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer were reported missing Wednesday after failing to check in with family following a summit attempt on the east face of Howse Peak, near the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The three were members of The North Face’s Global Athlete Team. Their bodies were recovere