Skier triggered slide - 17 Sep, 2017

This slide was triggered intentionally from safe terrain above, in the Tobacco Roots (outside our advisory area). The Bridger Range had similar snowfall, and other areas are not far behind on early season snow depth.

Avoid drifts of snow near ridgelines and steep gullies. These wind slabs will form with more snow and wind, and can be extra harmful with the thin snow cover this time of year.

Small slides can be harmful or deadly above terrain traps like trees, road-cuts, confined gullies, and creek beds. @splititwithyou

Bridger Range, 2017-09-19