Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 24, 2021
Submitted:
January 25, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
baker creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
crown 9800, toe of debris around 9,200
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Upper Newman Creek. Appeared to be older soft slab potentially triggered by wind loading during the past wind event??..

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Pit selection was not textbook execution (too close to trees, most likely a wind pillow based on 98 cm depth). See additional info in pics.

Media

Public Field Report: baker creek
Public Field Report: baker creek
Public Field Report: baker creek