Skier Triggered Avalanche Saddle Peak

Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS-ASu-R2-D2
Elevation
8250
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes

A skier triggered an avalanche mid-slope on Saddle Peak in the Bridger Range early afternoon March 21st. Thankfully the individual was able to ski out of the slide.

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
u-An unintentional release
R size
2
D size
2
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Vertical Fall
500ft
Slab Width
100.00ft
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year