Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 6, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Skillern Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
3
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AV-Vehicle
r-Remote
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Vertical Fall:
150ft
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)
Comments:

These 3 avalanches were triggered by the helicopter landing about 500 feet away. SVHS zone called "Bull Rider".

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