Ski cut triggered avalanche
Date
Activity
Skiing
Big Sky Ski Patrol intentionally ski cut an avalanche breaking on the weak snow near the ground during avalanche mitigation work on 12/8/23.
From email: "[An avalanche] released on a ski cut, breaking on facets above a basal crust, easterly aspect, just below tree line."
Region
Northern Madison
Location (from list)
Big Sky Resort
Observer Name
Big Sky Ski Patrol