Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 23, 2022
Submitted:
December 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Triple Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Natural release, hard slab snow from 12/21 wind event, approx. 8,000 ft. SW aspect off Triple Peak ridge line into Trail Creek, crown approx. 3ft, approx. 300ft wide, ran approx 500ft, large blocks in debris , slide released late Wed. or early Thursday.

Media

Public Field Report: Triple Peak