Saddle Peak: Path from air

Both the crown and the victim's location are marked on the photo. The skier was carried 1500 vertical feet downslope and buried near the toe of the debris. Rescuers reached him 75 minutes after the slide occurred, but the avalanche was fatal. Photo: GNFAC

Advisory Year
17-18
Avalanche Details: 1 skier triggered, caught, partially buried, killed
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sun Apr 15, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Apr 16, 2018GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Apr 23, 2018
Bridger Range, 2018-04-14
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