Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
Public

Verified by SAC?
No

Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Whoop Um Up Ck

Comments:

Observed skier-triggered avalanche debris while driving home. Avalanche occurred near the road on a north-facing ridge close to the Rocky Ridge yurt (Lamar Creek drainage). Happened to see the guy walking back to his car, so all is well.

Possibly also saw one other skier-triggered debris in the Winter Corner zone, but hard to tell while driving.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
N
Start Zone Elev:
6400ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
u-Unintentional