Thankfully no one was injured in this skier triggered avalanche on Saturday (1/9/21) in Hyalite, Montana but as you can see from the video the skier was moments from disaster.  Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center wants the video to highlight the type of large to very large slides that are possible to trigger right now with our unstable snowpack.

Here’s an investigation video by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center:

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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....