Avalanche Danger High in Bridgers After Several Slides, One Carrying Skier Over 200 Feet

Avalanche Danger High in Bridgers After Several Slides, One Carrying Skier Over 200 Feet

Opening day at Bridger Bowl is set for Friday, but for some eager skiers, waiting that long isnt an option. As soon as the snow starts falling, they head for the slopes even in the early season, when conditions can be risky.On Nov. 29, the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center reported a backcountry skier was riding the Pomp Twins Couloir near Fairy Lake when an avalanche broke loose. Video footage shows the skier being carried roughly 250 f…

Avalanche danger ‘High’ in southwest Montana ranges

EBS STAFF The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued “high” avalanche warnings for the Bridger, northern Gallatin and northern Madison ranges. The southern Madison, southern Gallatin and Island Park areas have been rated "considerable" danger. Over the last two days, there have been 19 avalanches reported in the backcountry, including Hyalite, Buck Ridge, Beehive