Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers in out of bounds terrain adjacent to the Challenger Lift at Bald Mountain. Debris buried two vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 29, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Skiers Right of Scorpion

Comments:

This avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers in out of bounds terrain adjacent to the Challenger Lift at Bald Mountain. Debris buried two vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Depth:
4ft

Impacts

Human Involvement:
None Reported
Vehicle Involvement:
2 - Struck
Structure Involvement:
None Reported
Comments:

Media

This avalanche was remotely triggered by skiers in out of bounds terrain adjacent to the Challenger Lift at Bald Mountain. Debris buried two vehicles. No injuries were reported.