Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Fishhook Creek, North Fork below gate to Hatcher Pass Road

Date:
Observer:
Ralph Baldwin
Route & General Observations

Fishhook Creek just below the gate for upper Hatcher Pass Road.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger SnowmachinerAvalanche Type Soft Slab
Aspect EastElevation 2900ft
Slope Angle 35degCrown Depth 24in
Width 40ftVertical Run 40ft
Avalanche Details

Fishhook Creek just below the gate for upper Hatcher Pass Road is a dangerous terrain trap. The west bank of the creek is subject to wind loading. This photo captures a snowmachine-initiated slide. Luckily, the rider did not get engulfed.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Numerous other natural slides on various aspects in the area after recent loading due to snowfal and wind.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Clear and sunny, 12 F, light wind.

Snow surface

A few inches of new powder over a crust.

Photos & Video
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Snowmachine-initiated slide in Fishhook Creek drainage just above snowmachine crossing of Hatcher Pass Road  

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