Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 8, 2021
Submitted:
January 8, 2021
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lake creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

NE aspect 7300' Slope 30
Lots of elk tracks in the starting zone otherwise I wouldn't have been there,
ECT4 and I'm sure it didn't collapse because I didn't completely isolate the column.
We skied low angle sage bumps NW very fun

Media

Public Field Report: Lake creek
Public Field Report: Lake creek