Cornice Collapse on the Sphinx
Date
Activity
Skiing
Unintentionally triggered a large cornice collapse on the south face of the Sphinx. I should have expected it, but it was certainly touchier than I was anticipating. Intermittent wind gusts kept upper elevations cooler and we found somewhat cold snow up high. At treeline and below it was hot and crusty! Photos show cornice before and after.
Region
Southern Madison
Location (from list)
Sphinx Mountain
Observer Name
Haylee Darby