Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Base of Frostbite Ridge

Date:

February 4, 2017 5:36pm

Observer:

Taylor Crocker

Route & General Observations

I skied most of the way up to the saddle through the Glades on the groomer trail that HAX put in this week. I set a skin track for the last 500 feet and noticed significant collapsing. There was an avalanche on the SE aspect of Government Peak last weekend.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	No
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear skies, 24° F, Wind Calm

Snow surface

Settled Power/ Wind Crust

Snowpack

Boot Pen: Knee Deep
Snow Depth: 60 cm
CT:23Q2@ 36 cm

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