This snowpit is from a skier triggered avalanche near Big Sky on a 22 degree slope. The snowpack is mostly strong dense snow except for a very weak layer of surface hoar sitting on top of a crust about 17 inches down. Pit image: YC Ski Patrol
This snowpit is from a skier triggered avalanche near Big Sky on a 22 degree slope. The snowpack is mostly strong dense snow except for a very weak layer of surface hoar sitting on top of a crust about 17 inches down. Pit image: YC Ski Patrol