Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/5/23) A skier triggered this avalanche on Sunday, March 5th on the north side of Della Mountain near Hailey.

Observer:
SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?
Yes

Occurrence Date:
Mar 5, 2023 10:00 am (Exact)

Location:
Della Mtn

Comments:

A skier triggered the avalanche and escaped to the side.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:
1
Aspect:
NW
Start Zone Elev:
6500ft
Size:
D2
Type:
SS-Soft Slab
Trigger:
AS-Skier
u-Unintentional
Bed Surface:
O-Old Snow
Width:
70ft
Vertical Fall:
1100ft

Media

(3/5/23) A skier triggered this avalanche on Sunday, March 5th on the north side of Della Mountain near Hailey.
(3/5/23) Ski tracks enter the crown's upper left side and move off to the lookers left of the debris.
Public Field Report: North Face of Della Mountain