Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 20, 2022
Submitted:
December 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
GreenHorn Gulch

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Multiple Avalanches On N/NE/NW
No ski / animal tracks around or near

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes

Observations

6400 ft
32-35%
Traveled on ridges avoided moving under avy terrain

Media

Public Field Report: GreenHorn Gulch
Public Field Report: GreenHorn Gulch

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: