Cornice collapse on Baldy Trail

Cornice collapse on Baldy Trail

A large cornice, well below treeline on the Baldy Trail, broke free as skiers toured past.  The cornice was dripping with water, a strong sign that it's losing internal strength.  Although this was low consequence terrain, it illustrates the problems we'll encounter at higher elevations with warmer, spring weather. Photo: C. Kautz

Advisory Year
Bridger Range, 2012-03-11