How to Start a Massive Controlled Avalanche

With over 10 feet of snow in 10 days, conditions were ripe to do some helicopter avalanche control work above the backside of Stevens Pass on February 26, 2014. Here's a behind the scenes look at the avalanche control process and stunning video of a massive slide in all its terrible glory. Narration: Chris Brixey, Stevens Pass Pro Patrol. Music: "Wolf in Sheep's Skin" by Ghost Power.