Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Dec 13, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:
Near Rudd Mtn

Comments:

Avalanches occurred on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right released naturally and was not caused by the skier—they simply skied down to look at the crown. At that time, per their report, the avalanche on the left was not present. It's not clear whether the avalanche on the left was triggered remotely (by another party) or occured naturally.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
2
Aspect:
NW (W)
Start Zone Elev:
6600ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
U-Unknown

Media

(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right was not caused by the skier. Avalanches in this relatively simple terrain show what to expect this weekend. Photo: S. Cordovano
(12/13/2022) Avalanches occurred on NW and W-facing slopes near 6,600' above Fairway Rd in Sun Valley. The avalanche on the right released naturally and was not caused by the skier—they simply skied down to look at the crown. At that time, per their report, the avalanche on the left was not present. It's not clear whether the avalanche on the left was triggered remotely (by another party) or occured naturally. Photo: S. Cordovano