Big Sky Avalanche

Big Sky Avalanche

This explosive triggered avalanche occurred on the South Face of Lone Mountain in the Otter Slide above Lenin. Most slides breaking deep in the snowpack have occurred on north aspects and this was the first one so far on a south aspect. The ski patrol did not think it could have been triggered by a skier but that's a chance they can't take. Photo: Big Sky Ski Patrol

Northern Madison, 2013-12-07