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In Cabin Creek (1/10/19) we found a recently buried layer of surface hoar as well as the weak, sugary snow that makes up the bottom 1.5' of the snowpack in the southern ranges. Avalanches are possible to trigger on the sugary facets near the ground. Both of these weak layers will persist and cause avalanches when we get more snow and wind loading. Photo: GNFAC

February 2, King and Queen of the Ridge at Bridger Bowl (fundraiser). Register with Bridger to hike in the event, and create a pledge page to raise funds with your Ridge laps.

Snowmobilers up Portal Creek in the northern Gallatin Range experienced cracking/collapsing and triggered this small avalanche. The slide broke 1' foot deep and nearly 100' wide. Fortunately, nobody was caught. Avalanche activity is the best indicator the snowpack is unstable. Photo: A. Donovan 

This small slide failed failed naturally on a wind loaded slope. Although not large, it's bull's eye information avalanches are possible in steep, wind loaded terrain. Photo: A. Wheeler 

This recent slab avalanche was observed in the Taylor Fork on Wednesday, Jan. 9th. It appears to have failed naturally on weak facets near the ground. Avalanche activity is the number one sign the snowpack is unstable. Although avalanches are becoming harder to trigger without new snow and wind, recent activity is a clear reminder avalanches remain possible. Photo: A Wheeler