A 26-year-old man from Banff has died in a rappelling accident on Tunnel Mountain.

The climber was rappelling a route called Le Soulier (The Shoe) when the accident occurred and he fell between 25 to 40 metres to the ground.

Update: The climber has been identified as Matt Snell of Banff. Our deepest condolences to Matt’s family and friends. Visit here for more information.

Police were called in to help recover the man’s body. The climber’s partner was rescued from higher on the climb.

More details as they become available.


Rappelling accidents happen every year and are preventable. Take ever every precaution necessary to ensure a safe descent.