Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 5, 2023
Submitted:
March 6, 2023
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Durance

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

We experienced widespread collapsing while climbing the standard route up Durance and in the east facing bowls. Collapses were much larger/louder on the east aspect. Collapses shook trees 50 meters away. Staying away from steep terrain was the name of the game.