Here is an expert breakdown of the October 7th fatal avalanche on Imp Peak in Montana. Doug Chabot of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center did a fly over and landed in the debris field to explain the conditions leading up to the slide and the events that followed.  After this tragic event the heartbroken survivor took his own life in grief.

Montana Avalanche Victim Identified | Survivor Takes Own Life After Partner’s Death

Please exercise extreme caution while skiing in the backcountry and do every in your power to prevent tragedies like these.  Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of the victims.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....