Natural Wet & Dry Avalanche Activity on Woody Ridge

Natural Wet & Dry Avalanche Activity on Woody Ridge

Date
Activity
Skiing

We were skinning in the valley to the East of Woody Ridge near the North end and observed a wet slide occur naturally due to a point release, moving about 500 ft downslope. While that was occurring it remotely triggered a dry slab avalanche approx. 50-100 ft adjacent on the same slope and elevation. The crown appeared to be 3 ft deep, possibly thicker, but we were viewing from afar so hard to tell. 9500 ft elevation, East aspect. 12:02 PM March 17, 2024. Air temp approx. 30F clear skies all day. 

Region
Cooke City
Location (from list)
Woody Ridge
Observer Name
Nathan Iltis