Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This large avalanche occurred to the W of the Beaver Creek divide. It appears to have released around the end of the storm that wrapped up on January 7th. Photo: W. Caldwell

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Jan 7, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:
West of Beaver Ck Divide

Comments:

Exact location unknown. Pin is in the general area. Observed by looking W from the back bowls of Beaver Ck. "The slide in the foreground was in what I believe is Ross Fork summer moto trail drainage."

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
SE
Start Zone Elev:
9000ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
U-Unknown

Media

This large avalanche occurred to the W of the Beaver Creek divide. It appears to have released around the end of the storm that wrapped up on January 7th. Photo: W. Caldwell
This large avalanche occurred to the W of the Beaver Creek divide. It appears to have released around the end of the storm that wrapped up on January 7th. Photo: W. Caldwell Photo: W. Caldwell