Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

This avalanche was triggered near Titus Pk by a group of skiers on a low-angle ridge line. It released below them on a wind-loaded E and SE facing slope at about 9,800'.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Feb 22, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Between Titus Pk and Wx Station Pk

Comments:

This avalanche was triggered by a group of skiers from a low-angle ridge line.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
E (SE,NE)
Start Zone Elev:
9900ft
Size:
D2
Type:
HS-Hard Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
r-Remote
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
2ft (max: 2.5ft)

Media

This avalanche was triggered near Titus Pk by a group of skiers on a low-angle ridge line. It released below them on a wind-loaded E and SE facing slope at about 9,800'.
This avalanche was triggered near Titus Pk by a group of skiers on a low-angle ridge line. It released below them on a wind-loaded E and SE facing slope at about 9,800'.
This avalanche was triggered near Titus Pk by a group of skiers on a low-angle ridge line. It released below them on a wind-loaded E and SE facing slope at about 9,800'.

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