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Multiple Avalanches around Peter’s Point

Bridger Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
SS-R2-D2-S
Elevation
8500
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.81560
Longitude
-110.92300
Notes

A skier near the top of the Alpine Lift at Bridger Bowl ski area took a photo of three avalanche crowns near Peter’s Point. 

Number of slides
3
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
R size
2
D size
2
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Images
Three avalanche crowns near Peters Point
Snow Observation Source
Multiple Avalanches around Peter’s Point
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
23-24

Multiple Avalanches around Peter’s Point

Date
Activity
Skiing

A skier near the top of the Alpine Lift at Bridger Bowl ski area took a photo of three avalanche crowns near Peter’s Point. 

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bridger Bowl
Observer Name
Pat Hinz

Skier triggered slab at Bridger

Bridger Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
SS-AS-R2-D1.5-I
Elevation
8300
Aspect
N
Latitude
45.81560
Longitude
-110.92300
Notes

From email 5/2/24: "Triggered in the virtues this evening. 40' wide, 4-12" deep, failed as a dense, wind-packed slab on the rain/sun/heat crust underneath the most recent snow.  I had marginal visibility but it looked like there were similar small-ish wind pockets that had failed in a few spots. Good skiing up high, fun first day up there."

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
R size
2
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
8.0 inches
Slab Width
40.00ft
Images
Skier triggered slab at Bridger
Snow Observation Source
Skier triggered slab at Bridger
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24

Skier triggered slab at Bridger

Date

From email 5/2/24: "Triggered in the virtues this evening. 40' wide, 4-12" deep, failed as a dense, wind-packed slab on the rain/sun/heat crust underneath the most recent snow.  I had marginal visibility but it looked like there were similar small-ish wind pockets that had failed in a few spots. Good skiing up high, fun first day up there."

Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Bridger Bowl
Observer Name
Ben VandenBos

Avalanche on Beehive Basin Test Slope

Beehive Basin
Northern Madison
Code
SS-ASc-R1-D1-S
Aspect
W
Latitude
45.34070
Longitude
-111.39100
Notes

A skier triggered an avalanche on a test slope in Beehive Basin, breaking 12-16" deep and 75' across. The slide failed within the new snow. 

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Slab Thickness
14.0 inches
Slab Width
75.00ft
Images
Avalanche on Test Slope in Beehive Basin
Snow Observation Source
Avalanche on Beehive Basin Test Slope
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24

Avalanche on Beehive Basin Test Slope

Date
Activity
Skiing

A skier triggered an avalanche on a test slope in Beehive Basin, breaking 12-16" deep and 75' across. The slide failed within the new snow. 

Region
Northern Madison
Location (from list)
Beehive Basin

Large avalanche near Wolverine cirque

Wolverine Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
N
Latitude
45.83010
Longitude
-110.93400
Notes

On 5/4/24 “…. a friend toured around Wolverine today. On his way out he heard a slide breaking trees (just before noon). Unknown location but he said it sounded like it was around/ above Texas Meadows. The action continues!”

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Trigger
Natural trigger
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Snow Observation Source
Large avalanche near Wolverine cirque
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24

Natural wind slab North side of Wolverine

Wolverine Peak
Cooke City
Code
SS-N-R1-D1.5
Elevation
9500
Aspect
N
Latitude
45.05300
Longitude
-110.01000
Notes

From obs. 5/2/24: "Wind load on old crust, probably from Wednesday."

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
1.5
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Images
North side of Wolverine
Snow Observation Source
North side of Wolverine
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
23-24
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