Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pit intentionally dug in a wind-affected area

Pit was dug on lower crown/flank of an avalanche that was triggered by a snowmobiler earlier in the day. The snowmobiler was caught, carried, and partially buried. He was killed by trauma sustained in the avalanche.

***only isloated ECT columns to 50cm (upper 90cm of pit), did not test 12/11 layer***