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Wet avalanches in Island Park

Arange Peak
Island Park
Code
WL-N
Latitude
44.52630
Longitude
-111.46500
Notes

From IG mesasge (4/6): "Some wet action at arange peak near Sawtell yesterday. From slope Dave and I did our first pit on Monday. Lots of release in that new old interface but didn’t see anything releasing down deeper."

Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Wet loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
Problem Type
Wet Snow
Images
Wet avalanches in Island Park 04/05
Snow Observation Source
Wet avalanches in Island Park
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year
23-24

From IG mesasge (4/6): "Some wet action at arange peak near Sawtell yesterday. From slope Dave and I did our first pit on Monday. Lots of release in that new old interface but didn’t see anything releasing down deeper." Photo: Z. Bailey

Avalanche Details: Wet avalanches in Island Park
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Wed Apr 10, 2024
Island Park, 2024-04-07
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    • Rider Triggered Avalanche Hollywood Shoulder

    Fairy Lake
    Bridger Range
    Code
    SS-AM-R1-D1.5
    Latitude
    45.90430
    Longitude
    -110.95800
    Notes

    Riders on 04/07/2024 saw a human-triggered avalanche on the shoulder of Hollywood Bowl that was triggered by another party. 

    Number of slides
    1
    Number caught
    0
    Number buried
    0
    Avalanche Type
    Soft slab avalanche
    Trigger
    Snowmobile
    R size
    1
    D size
    1.5
    Problem Type
    New Snow
    Images
    Rider Triggered Avalanche Fairy Lake
    Snow Observation Source
    Fairy Lake Obs Sunday 20240407
    Slab Thickness units
    centimeters
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Single Avalanche
    Advisory Year
    23-24

    Skier triggered avalanche Frazier Basin

    Frazier Basin
    Bridger Range
    Code
    SS-ASu-R2-D2
    Latitude
    45.92330
    Longitude
    -110.98000
    Notes

    From obs: "Skier triggered slide in one of the Love chutes dropping into Frazier basin. Skier attempted to ski cut the top of the chute, snow was not reactive. He began to ski the chute and triggered a wind slab about 18” deep which failed the crust from the recent warm stretch. Was carried about 200 feet and managed to self arrest on the side of the chute while the slide continued to the bottom. No serious injuries. "

    Number of slides
    1
    Number caught
    1
    Number buried
    0
    Avalanche Type
    Soft slab avalanche
    Trigger
    Skier
    Trigger Modifier
    u-An unintentional release
    R size
    2
    D size
    2
    Problem Type
    Wind-Drifted Snow
    Images
    Crown 100 feet further down the chute.
    Crown at top of slope
    Snow Observation Source
    Skier triggered avalanche Frazier Basin
    Slab Thickness units
    centimeters
    Single / Multiple / Red Flag
    Single Avalanche
    Advisory Year
    23-24

    Wet avalanches in Island Park

    Date
    Activity
    Snowmobiling

    From IG mesasge (4/6): "Some wet action at arange peak near Sawtell yesterday. From slope Dave and I did our first pit on Monday. Lots of release in that new old interface but didn’t see anything releasing down deeper."

    Region
    Island Park
    Location (from list)
    Arange Peak
    Observer Name
    Zach Bailey

    Fairy Lake Obs Sunday 20240407

    Date
    Activity
    Snowmobiling

    From email: "Riding was good - deeper than anticipated, though maybe not worth the damage and mud on the way out.  

    There were plenty of signs of storm snow instability, especially in the wind loaded terrain. Didn’t really need to dig to be on alert. We kept the angles relatively low all day, plenty of fun pow to ride in the trees. " 

    Riders also noted a human-triggered avalanche on the shoulder of Hollywood Bowl

    Region
    Bridger Range
    Location (from list)
    Fairy Lake
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