Terrible terrible news. I’m still bewildered, angry and in denial.
Lifelong friends, Rob and Mark Glaser, were killed in an avalanche on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the area of Burstall Pass, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta.
Here’s the official notice:
The families of Mark and Rob Glaser are in deep shock at the news of their tragic passing. Both were loving husbands and fathers and will be greatly missed by their families and legions of friends. Both were seasoned back country hikers and skiers who shared a deep passion for the outdoors.
Mark lived in Calgary and was in the oil and gas industry for over 25 years including senior management positions in recent years. Rob lived in Bragg Creek and was a captain in the Calgary Fire Department.
The family respectfully requests privacy at this time. Please direct all media contacts through Ed Glaser (brother) at 403-470-3904.
Phone Ed or contact me. I’ll post updates here.
On this trip a few years ago Mark and Rob trained me in snow rescue techniques.
Rob was a firefighter, expert in all things backcountry. They had left their avalanche beacons in the car making family speculate that this ski was intended to be simply a short warm-up.
Over 30 years (1978–2007), avalanches have been responsible for 329 deaths in Canada, with a recent rate of 14 deaths per year. …
Avalanche accounts for over 90% of outdoor recreation deaths, most of those in Alberta or B.C.
Damn.
besthike.com 
Terrible news; my condolences.
We are so very sorry to hear this Rick. Our thoughts and condolences to you and their families.
My condolences Rick. Terrible, terrible, news
Hello,
This is Jeremy Nolais with Metro Calgary.
I am wondering if you can contact me as soon as possible. I am working on a tribute piece about Rob and Mark. My number is 403-613-5567.
Will talk to you on Facebook.
Hi Rick,
I just stumbled across this website. It would be good if you and other friends of Rob and Mark could do a Burstall hike in memory of Rob and Mark. My guess is that some others have already thought about this. If you also think this is a good idea please contact me so that I, and others, could join you. It has become clear to me that this tragedy has touched many people, mainly because of the fact that both Rob and Mark were such stand-up guys.
Cheers,
Carl
Great idea, Carl. I’d love to go up there in memory of Mark and Rob.
Will contact you by email.
So sorry for your loss, Rick. You and their family are in my family’s thoughts and prayers. –Andrew
Oh dear, Rick! My condolences on your loss too, and to their families.
Thanks Richard.