Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 21, 2021 (Exact)

Location:
Peak 2 - Soldier Mtns

Comments:

This area is commonly known as "Big Bowl". The second skier on the slope was caught and carried in this avalanche. They lost their skis and poles and were caught on a tree partway down the slope as the avalanche moved past them.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E
Start Zone Elev:
9200ft
Size:
D1
Trigger:
AS-Skier
u-Unintentional

Impacts

Human Involvement:
1 - Caught
Vehicle Involvement:
None Reported
Structure Involvement:
None Reported
Comments:

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