Small skier triggered soft slabs, Saddle Peak

Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS-ASc-R1-D1-S
Elevation
8000
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes

We were able to easily trigger small fresh drifts of snow on 1/1/22 as they formed from strong west wind.

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
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
3.0 inches
Slab Width
5.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year