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As this is being written on January 6th there has been seven human-triggered avalanches in the past week. Nearly all occurred in wind-loaded or wind-affected terrain. You can visit the Avalanche Database to find details on each of these. When things go wrong in the...
The avalanche danger is MODERATE. Triggering a large avalanche remains a possibility—primarily in wind-affected terrain. In these areas, a dense slab may exist atop buried weak layers. To reduce your risk, avoid slopes with evidence of wind, such as fresh drifts or a stiffer snow surface that supports your skis or sled.
Wind and new snow will continue to form small wind slabs. This video was taken yesterday near Baker Ck. Credit: W. Caldwell
The avalanche danger is MODERATE. Triggering a large avalanche remains a possibility—primarily in wind-affected terrain. In these areas, a dense slab may exist atop buried weak layers. To reduce your risk, avoid slopes with evidence of wind, such as fresh drifts or a stiffer snow surface that supports your skis or sled.
There are significant differences between zones, read the full forecast for details!
The winter is off to a great start and to celebrate, we’re hosting a snowmobile film party! Join us on Friday, Jan. 27 for a party and screening of the snowmobile film 509 Volume 15.
Where: La Cab Sports Bar in Hailey
When: Doors at 6pm | Movie at 7pm
Cover is $15. FSAC will be accepting donations, hosting a moto specific raffle, and selling SAC merch. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to order drink/food from the bar.
Rider: @lisa.granden @skidoo
#thatskidoofeeling #sawtoothavy #friendsofsac #skidoo #509 #snowmobile #braap #snowbike
The avalanche danger is MODERATE. Triggering a large avalanche remains a possibility—primarily in wind-affected terrain. In these areas, a dense slab may exist atop a variety of buried weak layers. To reduce your risk, avoid slopes with evidence of wind such as fresh drifts or a stiffer snow surface that supports your skis or sled. In our northern mountains, you could trigger a 1-2’ thick avalanche on a layer of buried surface hoar—even on wind-sheltered slopes.
The photo shows a recent large avalanche that occurred on the shoulder of Duncan Ridge in the Pioneer Mountains. It appears to be a heavily wind-loaded slope that broke on a persistent weak layer.
Join us in Boise this Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6pm for a 1.5-hour Avalanche Awareness presentation based on the Know Before You Go platform, introducing basic concepts about snow, avalanches, and traveling safely in and near avalanche terrain.
Starts at 6:00pm in the downtown Bogus Basin office at 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, 83702.
There is a small donation per person going towards the Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, no preregistration required.
A small suggested donation can be made on www.sawtoothavalanche.com (click the donate button) or via Venmo @sawtooth-avalanche.
#sawtoothavy #friendsofsac
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