South Face of Lone Peak avalanche

South Face of Lone Peak avalanche

The Big Sky Ski Patrol triggered this avalanche on the south face of Lone Peak with minimal explosives. It broke 3-4' deep on facets at the ground and propagated 1200' wide. This instability also exists in the backcountry. Photo: Big Sky Ski Patrol


Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 8, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Dec 9, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Dec 10, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 11, 2016
Northern Madison, 2016-12-08
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