Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Riders triggered this avalanche on Saturday in Mill Gulch, a sub-drainage of Smiley Creek.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
No

Occurrence Date:
Jan 2, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Mill Gulch

Comments:

From the reporting party: "Sled tracks can be seen at photo left, avalanche initiated while sledder was descending. Soft storm slab, slow moving. Depth estimated between 12-18in. Slope angle where slide initiated was approximately 35-40deg. No partial or full burials."

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
9350ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AM-Snowmobile
u-Unintentional
Width:
50ft
Comments:

Unknown weak layer

Media

Riders triggered this avalanche on Saturday in Mill Gulch, a sub-drainage of Smiley Creek.