Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center

A natural slide in Sunlight Basin failed on facets at the ground. The crown was reloaded with wind slab which cracked as I approached the slope

10 inches new snow in last 24 hours. Natural avalanche crowns in storm snow 7-10 inches, widespread along ridgelines to small convexities.

This avalanche killed a skier on 12/11/2016. SS-AS-R4-D2-O.

We dug in a sheltered location.