Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 30, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
Mine Bender

Comments:

Two slides next to each other that very likely occurred at the same time. These slides match the weak pattern of activity observed in this sort of terrain, from this slide up through the reported Murdoch slide. Upper elevation with a big fetch. Prior to finding these slides, I received ETCP 26, 23, and 24 on a similar aspect at 7,900'

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
NE (N,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
8600ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural
Weak Layer:
Dec 11, 2021 (FC)