Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Ski guides remotely-triggered this wind slab avalanche yesterday on Peak 2 while doing mitigation work. It broke 1.5' deep. Photo courtesy Soldier Mountain Cat Ski.

Observer:
Professional

Verified by SAC?
No

Occurrence Date:
Feb 20, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Peak 2 - Big Bowl

Comments:

From cat ski guide: Running routes in the A.M. one mitigation team remote triggered Big Bowl on Peak #2 from 30 meters away. R3-D2 50 cm crown face.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Depth:
1.5ft

Media

Ski guides remotely-triggered this wind slab avalanche yesterday on Peak 2 while doing mitigation work. It broke 1.5' deep. Photo courtesy Soldier Mountain Cat Ski.