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Loose Wet in Beehive Basin

Beehive Basin
Northern Madison
Code
WL-R1-D1
Elevation
9000
Aspect
W
Latitude
45.33110
Longitude
-111.38400
Notes

Skiers in Beehive Basin saw a loose wet avalanche that happened on 01/20. This avalanche ran 150' down the slope. 

 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet loose-snow avalanche
R size
1
D size
1
Problem Type
Loose Wet
Slab Thickness
10.0 inches
Images
Loose Wet in Beehive Basin
Snow Observation Source
Wet Loose in Beehive Basin
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24

Skier triggered on Saddle Peak

Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
ASu-R2-D2.5-O
Elevation
8800
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes

From GCSAR and Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol:

A skier triggered a slide descending the skyline/nose of Saddle Peak. No one was caught. It initially triggered at the first rock band, then pulled out much wider at the second rock band. The skier was on his second lap was the third set of tracks on the peak. All tracks were accounted for and a beacon search of the debris came up empty.

Depth was described as "full depth" (2 feet) and running on the depth hoar.

Crown was 80' wide on the first horizontal band and 250' on the second. The lower crown wrappped around the ridge out of view.

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
u-An unintentional release
R size
2
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Vertical Fall
1400ft
Slab Width
250.00ft
Images
Skier triggered slide on Saddle Peak
Skier triggered slide on Saddle, lower slab and debris
Skier triggered slide on Saddle - far
Lower Crown, Saddle Peak
Mid-Elevation Crown, Saddle Peak
Trigger Point and Upper Crown, Saddle Peak
Snow Observation Source
Skier triggered on Saddle Peak
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24

From GCSAR and Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol:

A skier triggered a slide descending the skyline/nose of Saddle Peak. No one was caught. It initially triggered at the first rock band, then pulled out much wider at the second rock band. The skier was on his second lap was the third set of tracks on the peak. All tracks were accounted for and a beacon search of the debris came up empty.

Depth was described as "full depth" (2-3') and running on the depth hoar.

Avalanche Details: Skier triggered on Saddle Peak
Bridger Range, 2024-01-21
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    • From GCSAR and Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol:

    A skier triggered a slide descending the skyline/nose of Saddle Peak. No one was caught. It initially triggered at the first rock band, then pulled out much wider at the second rock band. The skier was on his second lap was the third set of tracks on the peak. All tracks were accounted for and a beacon search of the debris came up empty.

    Depth was described as "full depth" (2-3') and running on the depth hoar.

    Avalanche Details: Skier triggered on Saddle Peak
    Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Jan 22, 2024
    Bridger Range, 2024-01-21
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    • Cracking in Beehive

    Beehive Basin
    Northern Madison
    Code
    Latitude
    45.34070
    Longitude
    -111.39100
    Notes

    From obs: "As we approached the cornice-triggered slide from yesterday below the prayer flags, we stomped around on a low-angle east-facing test slope just south of the slide to assess the presence and character of the slab. Stomping on the test slope yielded 15' plus shooting cracks from my ski tips and remotely triggered cracks about 30' further down the slope below a rollover. A subsequent test slope north of yesterday's slide produced a whumpf. A significant chunk of that cornice is cracked and ready to collapse. While jumping on the test slope almost 100 feet away from the cornice, a small piece broke off and fell onto the slope below. " 

     

    Number of slides
    0
    Number caught
    0
    Number buried
    0
    Images
    Shooting crack on test slope
    Cracks on Test Slope
    Snow Observation Source
    Reactivity in Beehive
    Slab Thickness units
    centimeters
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Red Flag
    Advisory Year
    23-24

    From GCSAR and Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol:

    A skier triggered a slide descending the skyline/nose of Saddle Peak. No one was caught. It initially triggered at the first rock band, then pulled out much wider at the second rock band. The skier was on his second lap was the third set of tracks on the peak. All tracks were accounted for and a beacon search of the debris came up empty.

    Depth was described as "full depth" (2-3') and running on the depth hoar.

    Avalanche Details: Skier triggered on Saddle Peak
    Bridger Range, 2024-01-21
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    • Avalanche near Solstice, Hyalite

    Hyalite - main fork
    Northern Gallatin
    Code
    Latitude
    45.43240
    Longitude
    -110.97500
    Notes

    Climbers in Hyalite saw an avalanche near Solstice that happened on 01/21. This avalanche is 1' deep at the crown and with 18" of facets snow below. 

    Number of slides
    1
    Number caught
    0
    Number buried
    0
    Images
    Avalanche Hyalite-Main Fork Debris
    Avalanche Hyalite-Main Fork
    Snow Observation Source
    Slab to ground avalanche near Solstice in Hyalite
    Slab Thickness units
    centimeters
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Single Avalanche
    Advisory Year
    23-24
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