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Natural and remotely triggered slides in Taylor Fork

Taylor Fork
Southern Madison
Code
SS-AMr-R2-D1.5-I
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.06070
Longitude
-111.27200
Notes

A small avalanche (15ft wide, 1-2ft deep) was triggered from 100 ft away on 12/15 at the divide between Sage and Carrot Basins in the Taylor Fork. It broke beneath the recent storm snow. 

6 other slides broke naturally during the storm along the Sage Basin ridge line. These slides broke 2-3 ft deep beneath the storm snow and ran 50-100 ft. 

Number of slides
7
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Snowmobile
Trigger Modifier
r-A remote avalanche released by the indicated trigger
R size
2
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Slab Thickness
30.0 inches
Images
Natural avalanche in Taylor Fork
Small remote trigger in Taylor Fork
Attached Videos
Fresh Avalanches in Taylor Fork - 15 Dec 2021
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
21-22

Natural avalanche in Taylor Fork that broke 100ft wide, 2-3 ft deep, beneath the recent storm snow. Appears to have failed towards the end of the storm (likely 12/15/21). Photo: GNFAC

Avalanche Details: Natural and remotely triggered slides in Taylor Fork
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 16, 2021GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 19, 2021
Southern Madison, 2021-12-15
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    • This avalanche was remotely triggered by snowmobilers from over 100 ft away on 12/15. It broke beneath the recent storm snow, 1-2 ft deep.

    Photo: GNFAC

    Avalanche Details: Natural and remotely triggered slides in Taylor Fork
    Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 16, 2021GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Dec 17, 2021GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 19, 2021
    Southern Madison, 2021-12-15
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    • Remote triggered avalanche, Bacon Rind

    Bacon Rind
    Southern Madison
    Code
    SS-ASr-R2-D2
    Elevation
    8900
    Aspect
    E
    Latitude
    44.96090
    Longitude
    -111.10000
    Notes

    Skiers remotely triggered an avalanche in the Bacon Rind area from the flats above the Skillet

    Number of slides
    1
    Number caught
    0
    Number buried
    0
    Avalanche Type
    Soft slab avalanche
    Trigger
    Skier
    Trigger Modifier
    r-A remote avalanche released by the indicated trigger
    R size
    2
    D size
    2
    Problem Type
    New Snow
    Images
    Avalanche at Bacon Rind Photo - 15 Dec 2021
    Attached Videos
    Avalanche at Bacon Rind - 15 Dec 2021
    Slab Thickness units
    centimeters
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Single Avalanche
    Advisory Year
    21-22

    A skier in the Southern Madison Range remotely triggered this avalanche in the Bacon Rind area from a flat bench above the slope. It broke over 50-75' away where the slope got steeper. Human-triggered avalanches are likely. Avoid steep terrain until the snowpack stabilizes. Photo: Anonymous 

    Avalanche Details: Remote triggered avalanche, Bacon Rind
    Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Thu Dec 16, 2021
    Southern Madison, 2021-12-15
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