By Molly Absolon WRITERS ON THE RANGE There’s a fine line between learning from the mistakes of others and shaming people for their ignorance. Twelve people...
By Alex Marienthal EBS CONTRIBUTOR In my nine years of avalanche forecasting I have not seen a snowpack so weak. When I thought the snowpack was...
The slow start to winter creates a dangerous foundation By Dave Zinn EBS CONTRIBUTOR The 2023-2024 winter season began with well below average snowfall in Montana....
EBS STAFF According to forecasting by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, avalanche danger is moderate, meaning specific terrain will have higher danger. “Triggering a dangerous...
EBS STAFF A layer of new snow may be exciting, but it’s also a great time to check the snowpack stability through resources like the Gallatin...
By Alex Marienthal EBS CONTRIBUTOR At avalanche centers, we travel around the backcountry to gather data about snow stability and avalanche danger in popular recreational areas....