Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 5, 2023
Submitted:
March 5, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
West face Dollar sun-ridge, Bitterroot neighborhood

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6500
Aspect:
W
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Just up the street 100 yds. Saw the kids ski down the street at 9:30. Walked the dogs at 10 and saw this. Clearly triggered from below and escaped quickly. Blocks the size of small cars came down from the cornice. I’d say the kids were lucky and probably need to be tuned into the avy report before skiing above peoples homes. Their parents would shit if they saw this. I’m glad I didn’t have to do a search/ recovery.

Media

Public Field Report: West face Dollar sun-ridge, Bitterroot neighborhood