Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

These avalanches occurred near Galena Summit, below Titus Ridge. They failed on an E-SE facing slope at 8,700'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 29, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
"Verlon's"

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
E (E,SE)
Start Zone Elev:
8900ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
U-Unknown

Media

These avalanches occurred near Galena Summit, below Titus Ridge. They failed on an E-SE facing slope at 8,700'.
Avalanches on Titus Ridge near the highway on Galena Summit. Sun Valley Guides photo.