Understanding what digital slopes angle maps can (and can’t) tell you Dave Zinn EBS Contributor Avalanche terrain is defined as any snow-covered slope steeper than 30...
Gaining avalanche knowledge for safe travel in the backcountry By Mira Brody EBS STAFF TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS – The rhythmic sound of 10 sets of skins bounces...
EBS STAFF The Avalanche Fundamentals with Field Course serves as either a refresher or an introduction to avalanche education. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center and...
By Doug Chabot GNFAC Director I hear the wildest things. People share their tales of near-death on social media. During classes students explain their adventurous avalanche...
By Ian Hoyer GNFAC Forecaster Taking the leap beyond the safety of the ski resort to start exploring the backcountry is a significant decision. While riding...
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...
Gallatin County now capable of Wireless Emergency Alerts GALLATIN MEDIA CENTER Gallatin County is now one of only a handful of counties in Montana that can...
Two key factors for safe backcountry riding By Eric Knoff EBS Contributor Understanding slope angle and snow stability are two important factors in safe backcountry riding....
A look at late season snow conditions Story and photos by Eric Knoff Explore Big Sky Contributor Spring skiing can be some of the best of...
Avalanche center fundraiser raises serious cash for snow safety By Emily Wolfe Explore Big Sky Managing Editor The Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center...
