Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, MT A massive wildfire is currently scorching the Bridger Range just north of Bozeman, Montana. The fire started near Bozeman’s iconic “M” trail on Friday afternoon and blew up to 7,138 acres as of Monday night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gusty winds and low humidity caused extreme fire growth on Saturday. Light smoke was visible from […] Fire Mike Lavery | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
Bridger Bowl, MT Addresses Community Over Upcoming Winter, Pass Refund Policy, and More… The general manager at Bridger Bowl ski area, MT yesterday addressed the ski community with his vision for the upcoming winter and what the resort will be doing to make it as successful as possible while mitigating any potential impact on customers. Related: Sweet Bridger Bowl Highlight Edit | Plenty of Powder, Air, Trees and Cliffs The resort is offering […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
Gigantic Wet Slab Avalanche Releases at Montana Ski Area: “Biggest slide I’ve seen,” Says Patrol Director A ginormous wet slab avalanche was naturally triggered at a private Montana ski area yesterday afternoon. The crown was some 6-8′ deep and the Yellowstone Club ski patrol director said that “it is the biggest slide he has seen on the shoulder.” The avalanche hit a tower. RELATED: Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club, MT Agrees $370,000 Settlement to Keep Liquor Licenses After Intentionally […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 20, 2020 0 Comments
Over 8 Feet of Snow this February at Red Lodge Mountain, Montana February has been off the charts at Red Lodge Mountain, MT with 101” of snow! That’s almost eight-and-a-half FEET of snow that’s fallen during the shortest month of the year. And the snow isn’t going to stop falling there any time soon. “The skiing and riding has been absolutely phenomenal, said marketing and sales manager of Red Lodge Mountain,” Kelsey […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Natural 4-8′ deep slab avalanche breaks on Saddle Peak, MT Avalanche conditions in the Bridger Range near Bozeman, MT are looking frightening as of late. Giant natural avalanches are being reported in the backcountry. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center reports: A natural 4-8′ deep slab avalanche broke on Saddle Peak within the last couple days (2/6 or 2/7) during the current storm. Huge avalanches like this are likely and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 11, 2020 0 Comments
Montana’s Flathead Range Ravaged by Recent Avalanches Since the start of February, MASSIVE avalanches have been wreaking havoc on the Flathead Range of Montana. Flathead Avalanche Center forecasters recently toured into Tunnel Creek, MT to assess the damage from the recent storm. They found the ‘royal flush’ of avalanche problems…deep slabs, glide avalanches, wind slabs, wet slabs, wet loose, all of which likely ran Friday night or […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | February 5, 2020 0 Comments
Bozeman Locals Stoked as Legendary Bridger Bowl, MT Opens TODAY! The folks around Bozeman are super stoked today because local hideout Bridger Bowl is opening for the season. Bridger is legendary for its steeps, blower powder and crisp bluebird days. Everything you’d expect from a Big Sky country ski area! Related: PHOTO TOUR: Bridger Bowl, MT – A World Class Community Ski Area All lifts except Schlasman’s, Snowflake and Flurry are […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2019 1 Comment
A Number of Skier Triggered Avalanches at Bridger Bowl, MT this Week Avalanche experts say conditions are dicey with all the new snow at Bridger Bowl, MT. The Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center say they received several reports of small skier-triggered avalanches at Bridger Bowl. Related: It’s Not Too Early for Avalanches | This Skier Triggered Slide Was Sunday on Idaho Peak, BC “Strong winds and plenty of new snow […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 30, 2019 0 Comments
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