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Mount Blackmore - Summit to Snowfields

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  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. Northern Gallatin Range
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4.4 Miles 7.1 Kilometers


Ski Line

140' 43 m

Ascent

-3,527' -1,075 m

Descent

16%

Avg Slope (9°)

75%

Max Slope (37°)

10,113' 3,083 m

High

6,726' 2,050 m

Low

Shared By samh Haraldson

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Avalanche risk for May 2, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for GNFAC: Northern Gallatin Range — Brought to you by Gallatin NF Avalanche Center

Avy tweets from @AvalancheGuys

“A moderate line from the summit of Mount Blackmore ”

— samh Haraldson
Driving DirectionsGPX File
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Hyalite road is closed from approximately Apr. 15 to May 15.

Description

From the summit of Mount Blackmore take descend generally skiiers-left hugging your ascent line all the while letting your skis or board run a bit enjoying this airy zone.

Once you are over the wide open snowfields of the North Shoulder open it up and throw some sprays to the valley floor. From here, take a safe vantage and give your partner the all-clear. Watch as they mimic your line and then reconnoiter. From here it is a quick transition to make another lap on the snowfield, or make the decision to continue down valley back to the trailhead.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

Aug 13, 2018: Portions of the Shields Loop Road Closed For Culvert Replacements

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Starting the bootpack to the summit of Mount Blackmore.
Starting the bootpack to the summit of Mount Bl…
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The East Face of Mount Blackmore.
The East Face of Mount Blackmore.
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Splitboarding the East Face of Mount Blackmore. Elephant and Alex Lowe peaks in distance.
Splitboarding the East Face of Mount Blackmore.…
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Blackmore basin
Blackmore basin
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The intermediate powder fields of Mount Blackmore's east face.
The intermediate powder fields of Mount Blackmo…
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Ascending Mount Blackmore
Ascending Mount Blackmore
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