The slide broke on facets near the ground. Skiers kicked off a cornice on the ridge which avalanched the slope. It looks to be 3-5 feet deep. Many potential trigger points can be seen as this slide uncovered previously buried rocks where the snowpack was thinner. Photo: Wykoff
09-10
Skiers got very easy and clean shears with the ECT in open terrain. They were surprised at this result yet heeded its warning and skied lower angled slopes. This soft slab likely failed on a layer of small grained facets formed at the surface a few weeks ago. Photo: Anon
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Feb 28, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger, Madison and Gallatin Ranges, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Feb 27, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger, Madison and Gallatin Ranges, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Feb 26, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger Range, northern Madison and northern Gallatin Ranges, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Feb 25, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger Range, northern Madison and northern Gallatin Ranges, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
When: Thursday, March 4th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bozeman Public Library Meeting Room
Come join the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center to discuss the snowpack, weather and circumstances leading up to the avalanche on Saddle Peak. The GNFAC will show videos, pictures and share stories about this popular sidecountry destination. Topics will include:
GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Feb 24, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger Range, northern Madison and northern Gallatin Ranges, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Tue Feb 23, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger Range, northern Madison and northern Gallatin Ranges, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range:
GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Feb 22, 2010
Snowpack and Avalanche Discussion
The Bridger Range, Northern Madison and northern Gallatin Ranges, the mountains around Cooke City and the Washburn Range: