Natural Avalanche Maid of the Mist - Hyalite

Natural Avalanche Maid of the Mist - Hyalite

 A large natural slide was observed near the Maid of the Mist up Hyalite Canyon.  This slide occurred on a heavily wind loaded slope and was likely triggered by a natural cornice drop.  It's hard to say what layer this slide failed on,  but there is a good chance it was the near surface facet layer formed in the middle of February.  Photo Andrew Newman   

Northern Gallatin, 2012-03-09