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Bridger Range, 2013-11-18 The snowpack in the northern Bridger Range supported the previous weekend's load of snow without producing avalanches. This is good sign. It is now 120 cm deep. Stability tests also produced encouraging results. Photo: GNFAC |
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Northern Madison, 2013-11-14 The snow has consolidated and melted leaving bony skiing in Beehive Basin. Over the ridge in Bear Basin the snowpack is deeper, but there are more facets too. Photo: GNFAC |
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Northern Madison, 2013-11-14 This pit was dug at 9,200 feet on a northeast aspect. Test score of ECTP11. Facets are still alive and well on higher elevation, more east to northersly slopes. Snowpit profile is here:http://www.mtavalanche.com/images/13/snowpit-beehive-basin?size=_original Photo: N. Grainger |
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Northern Madison, 2013-11-11 A skier in Beehive Basin on Saturday, November 9th noted: "Skinned into Beehive Basin and up to the meadows. Dug several pits and observed test scores on several columns between ECTP20-21 breaking 12 from the ground. Weak, sugary facets were observed at this layer as well as at the ground layer. Total snow depth was approximately 75 cm." Photo: Steven Rehbein |
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Bridger Range, 2013-11-08 Bridger Bowl Snbow Safety dug this pit near the top of Pierre's Knob lift. They got collapsing on the layer of facets near the ground as they skied. Test score on the column were ECTP18 breaking 12 cm from the ground. Photo: P. Maleski |
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Bridger Range, 2013-11-06 Natural avalanches were seen in the Northern Bridger Range yesterday. These areas were rapidly reloaded with wind blown snow. Photo: T Saracelli |
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Northern Madison, 2013-11-05 The Yellowstone Club Ski patrol reported natural activity on NE facing slopes at the ski area, which represents backcountry conditions since the area is currently uncontrolled. 18-24" crowns...new snow fracturing on facets near the ground. Photo: T. Leonard |
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Northern Madison, 2013-11-05 From YC Ski Patrol, "Natural activity off of our ridge from last night/early this am after yesterday’s snow stopped. Mostly 18” to 24” crowns, running on facets." Photo: T. Leonard |
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Bridger Range, 2013-10-18 Wind loaded slopes can be found in upper elevation terrain throughout our advisory area. Recognizing and avoiding wind affected areas will be a good way to avoid triggering avalanches. This picture was taken in the northern Bridgers. Photo GNFAC |
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, 2013-09-29 www.ticketriver.com/event/7811 |
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, 2013-09-16 Tuesday Oct 1st Eagles Club (316 E. Main St.) 9pm $10 |