Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/18/23) A group cut a section of cornice off onto a NW facing slope. The block triggered a large avalanche on the slope below them.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 18, 2023 (Exact)

Location:
Galena Peak

Comments:

A party used a cord to cut free a large chunk of a cornice. The block slide down the slope and triggered a large avalanche on a northwest facing slope.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW (N)
Start Zone Elev:
9800ft
Size:
D2
Trigger:
AC-Cornice Drop
c-Intentional

Media

(3/18/23) A group cut a section of cornice off onto a NW facing slope. The block triggered a large avalanche on the slope below them.