Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/6/23) A skier triggered this small slide on an NW slope at 6800' and was able to ski out of it.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 6, 2023 2:07 pm (Exact)

Location:
Patterson Peak near Hailey - Olympia Gulch

Comments:

A skier triggered this small avalanche and was able to ski out of the slide. They skied a similar aspect right before skiing this slope.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
5800ft
Size:
D1.5
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
u-Unintentional
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Depth:
1ft
Width:
100ft
Comments:

Persistent slab avalanche, but the slope was wind-loaded.

Media

(3/6/23) A skier triggered this small slide on an NW slope at 6800' and was able to ski out of it.
Public Field Report: Olympia Gulch, Hailey Idaho
Public Field Report: Olympia Gulch