Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 14, 2019
Submitted:
December 14, 2019
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
flats to the north of the titus lake summer trailhead

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
Isolated

Advanced Information

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 road cut
E 8600
D1 SS G-Ground 15-20cm AS-Skier
r-Remote
I was walking around in the flats to the north of the Titus Lake summer trailhead. When I crossed the road and looked back I noticed this small fresh pocket. I didn't notice it on the drive up, so am assuming that I remotely triggered it. The closest I skinned to the crown was ~10m.
This small avalanche on Galena Summit was remotely triggered from the flatter terrain indicated in the photo. 8700', SE. Chris Marshall photo.