"AvalancheA backcountry skier was caught in an avalanche last Saturday, November 29, in the North Bridgers near Bozeman, Montana. While taking advantage of a the still open access road to Fairy Lake, a popular summer destination, a pair of skiers ran into dangerous avalanche conditions. The report stated that there was a foot of fresh snow with isolated spots receiving a foot and a half or more."
"On the other side of Bozeman in the Galatin Range by Hyalite Reservoir, another skier reported an avalanche the same day. With more snow and inconsistent temperatures being forecasted across Montana over the next week, this is a good reminder to be cautious in the backcountry. Until the snowpack can settle and the temperatures get colder, it's best not to take too many risks and stick to areas with slopes less than 30 degrees."
"For those who don't want to earn their laps via hiking, Bridger Bowl is scheduled to open on December 12. Most people traveling to Bozeman to ski nearby Big Sky, but Bridger Bowl is a fantastic ski area that should also be explored. Though it's not as flashy or big, it punches well above its weight, offering a decent size and variety of terrain."
On November 29 a backcountry skier was caught in an avalanche in the North Bridgers near Bozeman, Montana, after a pair of skiers encountered dangerous avalanche conditions while using the open access road to Fairy Lake. The report noted about a foot of fresh snow, with isolated areas receiving up to a foot and a half. A slab released below Pomp Peak and carried one skier roughly 250 feet; an airbag prevented burial. Another avalanche was reported in the Gallatin Range by Hyalite Reservoir the same day. Forecasts call for more snow and fluctuating temperatures, so avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees until the snowpack stabilizes.
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