Saddle Peak
Bridger Range
Code
SS-NC-R1-D1.5-S
Elevation
9100
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.79430
Longitude
-110.93600
Notes
A natural avalanche of wind-loaded snow released in the "Between the Peaks" area of Saddle Peak in the Bridger Range on Christmas Eve or early Christmas morning. The avalanche was relatively small and appears to consist of a thin slab of wind-drifted snow.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Cornice fall
R size
1
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year