Observation Date:
December 17, 2022
Submitted:
December 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mid Valley
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Mid/upper
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Animal triggered likely within the past 24-48 hours. Extensive cracking above and to the side.
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Animal triggered avalanche in mid/upper elevation. Estimate it was triggered in the past 24-48 hours . Saw some shooting cracks, but no significant collapses. Avoided consequential Avy terrian.