Ian at the crown of an avalanche that killed 2 snowmobilers

Ian Hoyer stands next to the crown where we dug a snowpit and investigated the snow structure. The crown averaged 4-5 feet deep. Near his right knee is the layer of weak faceted snow that broke 40 cm above the ground. Above this layer was a thick slab of windblown snow. Photo: GNFAC

Location
Scotch Bonnet
Avalanche Details: Double Avalanche Fatality, Scotch Bonnet Mountain
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Dec 29, 2021
Cooke City, 2021-12-28
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