Cracking and Collapsing at Lionhead

Cracking and Collapsing at Lionhead

This slope collapsed and cracked as we approached.  It failed on facets that formed last week.  This week layer is responsible for the avalanche warning in the Bridgers, northern Gallatins and Cooke City area.  It's widespread, but in the southern Madison it has not been loaded enough to heighten the avalanche danger.  Photo: GNFAC

Southern Madison, 2011-02-08