Skier triggered avalanche Frazier Basin
Date
Activity
Skiing
Snowmobiling
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.
Region
Bridger Range
Location (from list)
Frazier Basin