Lionhead Avalanche

Lionhead Avalanche

This avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler about 1/4 of the way up a wind-loaded southeast facing slope at 8,000 feet. It broke up to 18" deep, 150' wide and ran approx 300' slope distance. Photo: B. Rasmussen


Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Wed Feb 3, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Thu Feb 4, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Feb 2, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Feb 5, 2016GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sat Feb 6, 2016
Lionhead Range, 2016-02-02
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