Bridger Gully Avalanche

On December 15th, 2024 at 12:09 p.m., a skier in open ski area terrain was caught and buried by an avalanche in the Papa Bear region below Bridger Gully. The skier was, who was with a partner, was buried just below the snow surface and was able to punch a hole up through the top of the snow. The skier's partner and other members of the skiing public responded quickly and were able to extricate the uninjured skier.

Although rare, inbounds avalanches may happen and are defined in the skier's responsibility code as an inherent risk of skiing, even within ski area boundaries. This is a reminder of the importance of skiing and riding with a partner, especially in deep snow conditions. Photo: Bridger Bowl