Beehive basin avalanche, 1

Skiers triggered this slope by dropping a section of cornice onto the slope. This avalanche broke 500' wide, and ranged in depth from 18" or 6'. Photo: P. Hess

 

Location
Beehive Basin
Snow Observation Source
Beehive basin avalanche triggered by intentional cornice drop
Avalanche Details: Skier Triggered Avalanche Beehive Basin
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Mar 10, 2024
Northern Madison, 2024-03-08
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