Cracking and "whumphing" drift, Bridgers

Crack in a drift that collapsed 30 feet wide, accompanied by an audible "whumph", as we skinned over it. 12/15/18 West side of Bridger Range. Recent strong winds formed hard slabs over weak surface hoar and facets. Photo: GNFAC

Avalanche Details: Cracking and "whumphing" drifts, Bridgers
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Sun Dec 16, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Dec 17, 2018
Bridger Range, 2018-12-15
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