Avalanche Track - Hardscrabble Peak

Avalanche Track - Hardscrabble Peak

This slide was the result of a heavy wind load sitting over weak facets, which formed around the rock outcroppings in the upper part of the path.  A cornice drop was presumably the trigger.  The avalanche ran close to 1,000 ft vertical.  GNFAC


Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Jan 29, 2011GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Jan 30, 2011GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Jan 31, 2011
Bridger Range, 2011-01-28
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