Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 7, 2023
Submitted:
January 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Sawmill Gulch

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
8-9000
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Not positive on the aspect. We remote triggered this slide from the bowl above and noticed it as we came back down the hill.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

The area that slid was a remotely propagated section of rock that was likely just over 30 degrees.

Media

Public Field Report: Sawmill Gulch
This avalanche was remotely triggered from the ridgeline above. Few details are known at this time.