2010 Saddle Peak Avalanche: Sidecountry Challenges, Misconceptions, and Lessons

Publication: 
Proceedings of the 2010 ISSW
Date of Publication: 
2010-Sep-30
On February 16th, 2010 a person accidentally kicked off a cornice that triggered a large slide on Saddle Peak immediately outside Bridger Bowl’s boundary. This slide narrowly missed killing several people, and the immense snow cloud was seen throughout the ski area.
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