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This slide was triggered with explosive by Big Sky ski patrol on 12/30. It broke on old, weak snow over the Thanksgiving crust 3-4' deep. Heavy snow and wind loading pushed deeper instabilities to a breaking point in isolated areas. Photo: BSSP
This slide was triggered with explosive by Big Sky ski patrol on 12/30. It broke on old, weak snow over the Thanksgiving crust 3-4' deep. Heavy snow and wind loading pushed deeper instabilities to a breaking point in isolated areas. Photo: BSSP