By Ian Hoyer EBS Contributor Whether backcountry skiing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing, safely enjoying the backcountry requires planning, preparation and paying attention, not hours spent analyzing snow crystals...
By Dave Zinn EBS Contributor Show up on time, break trail all day, always wear a big smile and bring snacks for everyone in the group—these...
By Bella Butler EBS STAFF MONTANA – For those opting to forgo the ticket reservation systems and limited pass availability of southwest Montana’s ski resorts stricken by...
By Doug Chabot DIRECTOR, GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER Winter is not going down without a fight, but we have concluded our 30th season of daily...
By Brett French THE BILLINGS GAZETTE BILLINGS, Mont. — When Daniel Kristensen felt the back of the 11,000-pound snow groomer he was driving slide toward the...
By Sara Marino EBS CONTRIBUTOR Spring is nearly here. But when sunny skies and warmer days call you to the backcountry, don’t forget to stay avalanche...
Discovery Academy hosts third annual Holiday Home Tour fundraiser BIG SKY DISCOVERY ACADEMY On Saturday, Dec. 8, beginning at 3 p.m. the friends and families of...
A contributor to avalanche accidents? By Eric Knoff EBS Contributor Impulse decision-making may lead backcountry travelers into harm’s way, because when riding in the backcountry, one...
EBS STAFF The annual King and Queen of the Ridge fundraising event returns to Bridger Bowl Ski Area on Feb. 3, as an active way of...
By Eric Knoff EBS Contributor When skiing or riding in the backcountry, recognizing signs of instability plays an important role in assessing snow safety. Cracking and...
