Donations help the Friends of the Avalanche Center a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

"A Dozen More Turns", a film by Amber Seyler, is a documentary about backcountry skiing, avalanches and how the 'human factor'- non-scientific, emotionallyspurred miscalculations – can have dire consequences. Based on a true story about five friends, experienced outdoorsmen who collectively possessed significant avalanche training and expertise, who venture off on a multi-day hut trip in southwestern Montana. The film powerfully depicts how their pursuit of powder and desire to eek out a few extra turns results in tragedy. Purchase a copy now.

Welcome to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) web site. Based in Bozeman, Montana, the GNFAC covers an area of approximately 10,000 km², including the Bridger, Gallatin, Madison, and Washburn Ranges, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone, and the mountains around Cooke City. (See Map) The goal of this site is to help provide the public with current snowpack and mountain weather information, as well as to assist with avalanche education. Check our current advisories section to subscribe to our mailing list and receive the daily advisories via email.

Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Specialists:

Doug Chabot

Ron Johnson

Scott Schmidt

Advisory: 406 587-6981

Office: 406-587-6984
PO Box 130
Bozeman, MT 59771