Collapsing and Cracking on Mt. Ellis

"I observed this collapse & propagation as I stepped over some wood in the skinner on the north ridge of Mount Ellis this morning, ~8000’, due East. I was tailing Chabot and his partner, and they had passed this way just minutes before." Photo: D. Rider

Location
Mt Ellis
Advisory Year
19-20
Avalanche Details: Collapsing and Cracking on Mt. Ellis
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Feb 12, 2020GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Feb 13, 2020
Northern Gallatin, 2020-02-11
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