Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 8, 2021
Submitted:
January 8, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Boundary Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Skinning up Boundary Creek trail, experienced several instances of whumfing and cracking on Southeast/East facing slopes at low angle, below 7000’ feet while traveling cautiously. Largest area approximately 75 feet across and 25-30 feet above our track dropped and cracked without sliding at the base of the ridge.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
Comments: