BOZEMAN – Two skiers out of a group of four were transported to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital after an avalanche in the rock chutes above Fairy Lake...
BOZEMAN – According to Sheriff’s Incident Commander Deputy Mark Hernandez a 35-year old male from Bozeman, skiing the back country triggered an avalanche that pulled him...
By Scotty Savage Explorebigsky.com Avalanche Expert Most years, spring skiing and riding means a carefree day in the mountains enjoying tasty turns and soaking up rays....
Persistent weak layer could cause similar avalanches in other ranges By Emily Stifler Explorebigsky.com Managing Editor BRIDGER BOWL – It started as a small, loose soft...
When the ski areas close, many skiers and riders head to the backcountry. And it often dumps snow, making for great recreation, but potentially dangerous avalanche...
By Emily Stifler Explorebigsky.com Managing Editor BRIDGER BOWL – Bridger Bowl closed all but the Powder Park lift today due to heavy new snow that pushed...
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the southern Gallatin Range, southern Madison Range and Lionhead area near West Yellowstone....
By Jimmy Lewis Explorebigsky.com I’ll never forget those initial fears, namely, a singular fear: “I’m going to die out there.” All I could think of were...
By Scotty Savage Explorebigsky.com Avalanche Expert “For today, it’s still possible to trigger an avalanche and the danger is rated MODERATE.” – Gallatin National Forest Avalanche...
By Emily Stifler Explorebigsky.com Managing Editor BIG SKY – A group of snowmobile guides in Southwest Montana this winter raised the bar for their profession. In...