Thin snow equals weak snow. This photo was taken near Big Sky at the head of Middle Basin on a broad planar slope which faces south and southeast. Without a significant load of new snow, triggerring an avalanche in these areas isn't likely but should be considered. Stability test results on the facets were CT20 Q1 and ECTP20. Find a deeper snowpack, and you will find much stronger snow. Photo: GNFAC
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