Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 6, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Paradise Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2.5 / R4
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AV-Vehicle
r-Remote
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
260ft
Start Zone Slope:
35°
Vertical Fall:
1200ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

This avalanche was remotely triggered by the helicopter landing down the ridge about a quarter mile away. SVHS run named "Think Pink".

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