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The Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) helps support the GNFAC through fundraising and education efforts.

The Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID #36-3944120). http://www.mtavalanche.com

10/30/2026

MSU SAW is in 5 days! 🗓️⏱️

We’re so stoked to hear from Tyler Miller about Community Snow Observations and the importance of contributing to local snowpack knowledge ❄️

WHERE: MSU SUB Ballroom
WHEN: Nov 4, 5-9pm
BRING: just a desire to learn & connect with the snow-loving community!

See you there ☃️

10/30/2026

Last weekend in Colorado (October 25), a skier was caught, carried, partially buried with their head under the snow, and, thankfully, was quickly rescued by partners (more info at Colorado Avalanche Info Center).

Snow coverage is increasing in the high peaks of southwest Montana and eastern Idaho. A few of you may have already made your first grassy turns of the season!

Seeing the mountains dressed in white gets us excited for the deeper days to come! And, it gets us thinking about avalanches. There are limited areas and slopes that have enough snow to slide right now, but the snow that exists will likely make up the foundation of this season’s snowpack, especially at high elevations.

What processes do you think are currently happening within the current snowpack? Why do we care? What types of slopes do you think are concerning right now from an avalanche perspective?

10/29/2026

MSU SAW is in 6 days! 🗓️⏱️

We are honored to have Inclusive Outdoor Project’s very own Vasu Sojitra join us for the connection to place panel!

Come be inspired next Wednesday, Nov 4 from 5-9pm in the SUB Ballroom. MSU SAW is free and open to the public! 🌨️

10/28/2026

MSU SAW is 1 week out! 🗓️⏱️

We’re so stoked to have Aly Courtemanch come out to Bozeman to speak on our panel about her years of experience in the Tetons!

Come on out — next Wednesday, Nov 4 5-9pm in the SUB Ballroom. MSU SAW is free and open to the public.

10/26/2026

8 days until MSU SAW! 🗓️⏱️

Bridger Bowl’s very own Randy Elliott will be speaking on our panel about connection to place! You won’t want to miss this.

MSU SAW is FREE and open to the public. More info at the link in bio ☃️

10/26/2026

10/21/2026

We are so excited to welcome Seth Fenner as a guest speaker at this year’s MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop! Swipe to learn more about Seth Fenner 🙌

MSU SAW is Nov 4 from 5-9pm in the SUB Ballroom. It is FREE & open to the public! More info at the link in our bio.

10/19/2026

We are honored to present our keynote speaker for the 2026 MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop, Kit DesLauriers!

Come be inspired on Nov 4 in the SUB Ballroom at MSU. This event is FREE and open to the public! Schedule and more info in the link in our bio ❄️

10/15/2026

Join us TOMORROW night (Friday, October 16th) for the 28th annual Powder Blast, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Friends of GNFAC. It’s also the best party of the season. Drinks, dinner from Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, raffle, silent auction, trivia, dancing, music by DJ Mittens and Jazz Cabbage.

Guaranteed great time! See you there!

Get your tickets now from the link in bio.

05/01/2026

May 1 - 4, 2026 Avalanche Conditions Update: This weekend the main avalanche concern is wet loose avalanches. These will be more likely for a person to trigger, or occur naturally, during warmer parts of the day and on slopes that receive direct sun. If you intend to travel on or below steep slopes, start early in the day and travel when the surface is still frozen or dry. Even a small wet loose slide can pack a large punch, so plan your route carefully and continuously evaluate the snowpack throughout the day and across different aspects and elevations. Be alert for isolated wind slabs along the highest ridgelines if you are in terrain where a small slide knocking you off your feet or snowmobile would have high consequences, like above cliffs or on long steep slopes.
Go to mtvalanche.com for the full update.

This is our final spring avalanche bulletin for the season. Thank you all for your support throughout the season and beyond. Have a great spring and summer, and stay safe!

Photo: Wet loose avalanche in Beehive Basin, N. Madison Range on or before 4/18/26.

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