BSSP triggered avalanches on facets and wind slabs

BSSP triggered avalanches on facets and wind slabs

Date

Big Sky Ski Patrol triggered this avalanche during mitigation work in The Wave on 11/26/24... "2-3' deep on an ice crust just above the ground with a 2# shot in the Upper rodeo. Volume was limited as most of the snow was loaded just underneath the cornice, but still produced a sizeable size 2... Other paths in the Lenin region ran meaty wind slabs, full track with no significant step downs." Photo: BSSP

Region
Northern Madison
Location (from list)
Big Sky Resort
Observer Name
Big Sky Ski Patrol