Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 6, 2023
Submitted:
March 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
Olympic Gulch in Hailey

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5900 - upper to mid
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Ski track heading into the top of the crown. Previous track just to skiers left.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Noticed this slide on a dog walk and hiked up to the base of the slope to check it out. Had seen the turns down the ridge earlier in the day then noticed the slide late afternoon.

Media

Public Field Report: Olympic Gulch in Hailey