Windslab avalanche in bear basin

Bear Basin
Northern Madison
Code
SS-ASc-R1-D1-I
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.32420
Longitude
-111.38200
Notes

Skiers intentionally triggered a wind-slab avalanche at the cornice near the prayer flags in Bear Basin. Strong winds have drifted snow for the last two days.

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
14.0 inches
Vertical Fall
75ft
Slab Width
100.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year