Skier at the top of Hourglass

Skier at the top of Hourglass

This skier dropped into the top of the Hourglass and triggered a slide 4 turns into it on the wind drift.  It broke 8 inches deep and 20-30 feet wide.  He was carried through the choke and ended up partially buried, but uninjured 1,000 feet below. Photo: Ben Moore


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Bridger Range, 2013-01-03
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