Intentional Trigger in the John

Bridger Bowl
Bridger Range
Code
SS-ASc-R1-D1-I
Elevation
8000
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.81560
Longitude
-110.92300
Notes

Cut a wind slab from the top of the John at 2:30 in the afternoon.

3-6” crown. 50-75’ wide. Ran down to the low grade below

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
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
4.0 inches
Slab Width
75.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year