20-21
The Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association put up the beacon checker at the Sage Creek parking lot which leads to Taylor Fork. Thanks GVSA! Photo: GVSA
The Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association put up the Beacon Checker at the Buck Ridge Trailhead. Don't forget to test and practice with your beacon! Photo: GVSA
Natural slab avalanche near Cooke
Hayden Creek
Bridger Range
Code
SS-N-R1-D2-I
Elevation
9000
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.99520
Longitude
-109.90800
Notes
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
1
D size
2
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year
This snowpit at Bridger Bowl was on a shaded ENE aspect at 7,800'. The lower two thirds are mostly sugary, weak facets with a hard crust in the middle. This weak snow is not the best foundation for the winter's snowpack. Photo: GNFAC
Under the Schlasman's chairlift at Bridger on November 29, 2020. Snow depth ranged from 3" to 18". Conditions were generally very shallow and rocky. Photo: GNFAC
Small slab avalanche observed on 11/28 near Cooke City. East aspect, 9,000' elevation. Photo: B. Fredlund
Avalanche Details: Natural slab avalanche near Cooke
Cooke City, 2020-11-29