Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Public Field Report: Trail cr.

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
No

Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Trail Ck

Comments:

Unsure of the exact location. Possibly Lost River side of Trail Ck.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
8000ft
Size:
D3
Trigger:
AS-Skier
c-Intentional
Comments:

1-2' deep 300' wide 700' long. Storm slab. Middle elevation (estimated above). "Things slid that were unexpected. Used gentle terrain to minimize exposure and consequences of hazard." Several other D1s were intentionally triggered.

Media

Public Field Report: Trail cr.
Public Field Report: Trail cr.
Public Field Report: Trail cr.