Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Numerous large avalanches were observed in the Lake Ck Drainage N of Ketchum. This large avalanche is on a NW-facing slope at 8,400' near Triple Pk.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

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

Location:
Triple Pk

Comments:

Numerous avalanches on Sun Pk, Triple Pk and the ridge extending NE that divides Lake Ck from Trail Ck.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
10
Aspect:
NW (W,N,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
8500ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
N-Natural

Media

Numerous large avalanches were observed in the Lake Ck Drainage N of Ketchum. This large avalanche is on a NW-facing slope at 8,400' near Triple Pk.