Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Bennet's ridge

Date:
Observer:
Sam Inouye
Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Hard SlabAspect West Northwest
Elevation 4200ftSlope Angle 35deg
Crown Depth 24inWidth 100ft
Vertical Run 300ft  
Avalanche Details

Remotely triggered while skinning ridge

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Observer Comments

Naturals West/Northwest aspects of April bowl

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

New snow; 15 mph SE wind; 20 deg F

Snow surface

Windboard/variable

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