Good stability in Bridger Range

Good stability in Bridger Range

Date
Activity
Skiing

Went north of Bridger Bowl towards Texas Meadows. 

Winds - blowing strong at the ridge and below about 7400 feet below most of the avalanche terrain (Top of the Alpine Lift down to the BB base area). Winds not doing much around the elevation of the Bridger Lift and the Ramp.

Snow - Just creamy, supportable skiing. South aspects have a supportable melt-freeze crust keeping you off the ground. North aspect have supportable snow. More wind affected areas had alternating scoured snow and wind-deposited snow, but skied pretty well. 

Avalanche issues - All tied to the wind. Fresh drifts were easy to find where the wind was blowing. Avoid wind effect and ski/ride soft snow and you avoid avalanches. The old snow surface faceted but not too badly compared to other areas. I suspect you could find areas where the old snow surface was more faceted and weaker, but they seem isolated. 

 

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Texas Meadow
Observer Name
Staples