An avalanche warning was issued this morning for the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone and the Centennial Mountains around Island Park across the Idaho border.
Two feet of new snow fell amid winds as strong as 75 mph in those areas, Ian Hoyer wrote in the Dec. 2 avalanche forecast for the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The warning means that natural and human-triggered slides are likely, and that people moving in the mountains should avoid steep terrain and avalanche runout zones. The warning will expire Saturday morning.
Upwards of 10 inches fell in the southern Madison range and Cooke City, according to the forecast. Big Sky and Bozeman saw about 8 inches of snowfall in the storm. Avalanche danger in the southern Madisons and Gallatins is rated considerable.
“Snowfall stopped this morning and we just barely avoided an avalanche warning,” Hoyer said in the forecast. “Avalanche hazard is very serious today and cautious route finding is essential for safe travel.”
Avalanche danger in the Bridger mountains and the northern portion of the Madisons and Gallatins is rated moderate, with the main dangers being new snow that’s drifted into deeper cohesive slabs, the forecast stated.
GNFAC is hosting an avalanche fundamentals course in West Yellowstone on Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Entry into the course is a $50 donation to the Friends of the Avalanche Center, and requires passing a pre-test ahead of the field session.
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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July 29 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 7 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
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Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
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August 5 (Monday) 9:00 am - October 7 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 5 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 14 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
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August 7 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - October 7 (Monday) 1:00 pm