Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center

This pit was dug in the crown of the avalanche that killed 2 snowmobilers on December 27, 2021.

Dug pit in the not yet opened Maverick Mountain, better coverage than expected, soft slab on facets on a crust at this location propagated in ECTs. No collapsing with minor cracking right around skis or at switchbacks.

0.45" SWE in 4.5" new snow

Dug 2 other pits, higher and lower on the face, which showed similar structure and also had ECTX. HS in our three pits ranged 85-120cm.