Snowpit near Imp Peak Avalanche

This pit is next to the avalanche that caught two skiers, resulting in one fatality, on October 7th, 2017. Height of snow in the photo is 120cm (3.5 feet). The hard layer of snow at the top is the layer that slid, and was likely 1-2' deep at the crown where it broke. Photo: GNFAC.


Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Oct 14, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Oct 21, 2017GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Oct 23, 2017
Southern Madison, 2017-10-11
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