Skier triggered Wind Slab Avalanches in Frazier Basin

Frazier Basin
Bridger Range
Code
SS-AS-R2-D1.5-S
Elevation
7500
Aspect
NE
Latitude
45.92780
Longitude
-110.96200
Notes

From obs: "Skier triggered wind slab on Northeast slope at 7,450 feet elevation. One skier was caught and carried roughly 10 feet before the slide came to a stop."

We also received reports from another group (IG story video) that triggered a couple similar sized wind slab avalanches in north facing chutes in Frazier Basin.

 

Number of slides
3
Number caught
1
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
R size
2
D size
1.5
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
Wind Slab
Slab Thickness
8.0 inches
Vertical Fall
100ft
Slab Width
20.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year