Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This soft slab avalanche was intentionally triggered by skiers.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
May 3, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Smoky Mtns - Titus Lake Chutes

Comments:

Skiers intentionally ski triggered a couple avalanches before skiing less steep slopes adjacent to the slides.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NE
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
c-Intentional
Depth:
1.5ft
Width:
100ft

Media

This soft slab avalanche was intentionally triggered by skiers.