Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Public Field Report: East facing ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
No

Occurrence Date:
Dec 31, 2020 (Exact)

Location:
Anderson Creek

Comments:

From the reporting party: "Remote triggered a large slide on an east facing slope while traveling on the ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage. The ridge collapsed causing the wind loaded cornice to break free and trigger the week layer 18inches below the surface. The crown was about 150 feet long."

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9550ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Depth:
1.5ft
Width:
150ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

Weak layer listed is strongly suspected, but not confirmed.

Media

Public Field Report: East facing ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage
Public Field Report: East facing ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage
Public Field Report: East facing ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage
Public Field Report: East facing ridge above Anderson Creek Drainage