California snow weapon

[bcp]

On Mammoth Mountain, avalanche control requires bringing out a big gun — the 105-millimeter Howitzer - LA Times

"On Mammoth Mountain, a Sierra peak synonymous with snow, they also have a time-tested approach for dealing with avalanche hazards: They shoot at them with a 105-millimeter howitzer leased from the U.S. Army."


Bruce

 

[civilian]

On Mammoth Mountain, avalanche control requires bringing out a big gun — the 105-millimeter Howitzer - LA Times

"On Mammoth Mountain, a Sierra peak synonymous with snow, they also have a time-tested approach for dealing with avalanche hazards: They shoot at them with a 105-millimeter howitzer leased from the U.S. Army."


Bruce

Neighbor kid worked at a ski resort in Colorado for a short time. He was in purchasing. Said he was buying dynamite for that ski resort for avalanche control. Jon