Splitboarders on a dawn patrol got cracking and collapsing as they ascended Mt. Ellis. They stuck to the lower slopes. The snow stability worsened from their trip the day before. Wind-loading occurred down low which made conditions ripe for cracks and whumphs. Photo: W. Ritter
Advisory Year
Avalanche Details: Collapsing and cracking on Mt. Ellis (2 parties)
Northern Gallatin, 2018-12-31