Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS-NC-R1-D1.5
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes
Cornice broke in between north and south saddle peaks. The initial propagation width was hard to distinguish. Maybe 50 feet. About 18 inches deep at height of crown.
Skied down Rocky Rib and then into south east facing trees that follow the path. At the Argentina/ Shushmans traverse elevation there was a visible 2 foot wall and the slide had continued over the roll below.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Cornice fall
R size
1
D size
1.5
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
18.0 inches
Slab Width
50.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year