Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 4, 2021
Submitted:
March 4, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Cirque of Peak 10,126

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Upper
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Half a dozen Loose Wet avalanches observed on the shoulder of Peak 10,126 just NW of Gladiator Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Most notable might be the slab that pulled out next door to the Loose Wet. The thin slab was estimated as 4-6 inch crown, but hard to determine failure layer.

Media

Public Field Report: Cirque of Peak 10,126
Public Field Report: Cirque of Peak 10,126
This recent, thin slab avalanche was spotted NW of Gladiator Pk. Photo: G. Unger

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
These were D1 with character of loose dry, but it was due to warming so I chose loose wet instead it to the warming.