Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 13, 2022 (Exact)

Location:
Gold Creek Hill

Comments:

Failed on cross loaded slope

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
W
Start Zone Elev:
6900ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Width:
50ft
Vertical Fall:
200ft
Weak Layer:
Nov 27, 2022 (FC)
Comments:

Talked to some folks that thought they remotely triggered this slide from the upper ridge, but this isn't certain.

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