Bridger Peak
Bridger Range
Code
L-AS-R1-D1.5
Latitude
45.77010
Longitude
-110.94000
Notes
We traversed the ridge south from the Bridger Bowl ski area boundary to Bridger Peak...
Dry Loose avalanches (sluffs) ended up being the biggest hazard we encountered. The new snow (approximately 8") was easily sluffing over last weeks crust and was entraining significant volume and running far in steep terrain. It had plenty of power to knock you over or into trees/rocks.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Skier
R size
1
D size
1.5
Problem Type
Loose Dry
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year