CooKe City: Sheep Mountain Avalanche Path

CooKe City: Sheep Mountain Avalanche Path

This avalanche was triggered from low on the slope, not far from where Alex was standing.  One person was partially buried, and two fully buried with one death.  The hole was where one of the sleds was extricated. The crown was estimated to be 400 vertical feet above the toe with an alpha angle of 28 degrees.Photo: GNFAC


Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Dec 24, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Dec 23, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Dec 22, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Dec 21, 2015GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Dec 25, 2015
Cooke City, 2015-12-20
Access other image sizes:
  • Very Large 1200px
  • Large 480px
  • Medium 220px
  • Small 150px
  • Original