Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 3, 2023
Submitted:
March 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
Other
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bald Mountain side country

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7000'
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Bald Mountain side country. 12" deep, 40' wide, 10'-15' long

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Occurred around noon, as temps started to climb. Slide was triggered 10' above single track bike path and slide approx. 10' and propagated about 40' wide. Leaving a 12" crown.

Media

Public Field Report: Bald Mountain side country