Avalanches

Avalanches may seem distant to many, but they pose a real threat to Montanans, as Montana ranks among the highest in the country for avalanche deaths.

Skiing and riding at resorts is fine, but Tuesday is NOT the day to explore the new snow in the backcountry near Bozeman and other areas of southwest Montana. Avalanche danger is extremely high, and the risk of triggering a huge slide is very real.

Three bicyclists enjoying Glacier National Park’s iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road became trapped early Thursday evening when not one, but two avalanches separated them in just moments.