Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center

There are dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains between West Yellowstone and Bozeman.

With a snowy start to November, skiers and snowmobilers have been heading to the backcountry and above-average snowpack levels across much of western Montana have some mountain resorts opening early. While most avalanche centers aren’t yet rating the current risk, experts say backcountry recreationists shouldn’t be complacent.

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche warning for the Bridger, Northern Gallatin and Northern Madison ranges. The center warns that the avalanche danger is rated high on all slopes and avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be avoided.

The Flathead Avalanche Center announced Saturday that an avalanche in the Swan range killed one snowmobiler and partially buried three others. High...

Heavy snowfall combined with wind has prompted several avalanche warnings around Montana.

Tired of being cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are escaping into Montana’s backcountry this winter. But some experts worry this influx may cause a spike in accidents and increased calls to Search and Rescue.

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Gallatin National Forest officials are warning backcountry enthusiasts to take extra care after three snowmobilers escaped injury in a weekend avalanche…

A series of avalanches near Cooke City this weekend hailed the start of avalanche season.Snowmobilers triggered several slides in Cooke City, including…

A snowmobile rider has escaped injury after being caught in an avalanche over the weekend in southern Montana.The Billings Gazette reports that the…