Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Deep crown of a very large avalanche that released at 9,500' on a cross-loaded, W facing slope above Spring Ck in the Boulders.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Above Spring Ck

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
W
Start Zone Elev:
9500ft
Size:
D2.5
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Deep crown of a very large avalanche that released at 9,500' on a cross-loaded, W facing slope above Spring Ck in the Boulders.
Very large avalanche that released at 9,500' on a cross-loaded, W facing slope above Spring Ck in the Boulders.