Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 1, 2020
Submitted:
April 1, 2020
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Avalanche peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
9300
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Remote trigger of NE bowl avalanche peak from 10’ away. We talked to the person who triggered it in the parking lot and he said he didn’t have to jump much on the ridge to get it to go. The initial slide debris also triggered another slide mid-slope, as indicated by the lower arrow in the grainy photo. Crown depth up to 50cm. Est 100’ wide. 9300’ ENE likely wind loaded.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We skied out of avalanche terrain today due to settlement and building slab properties in recent HN.