Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Friendship Pass

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Toured up past Gold Cord Mine to Friendship Pass, toured up cross hill, rode out the SE side to the groomed trail.

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

Had a collapse on the skin track near the top of Friendship Pass, close to the rocks.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Beautiful sunny day, light wind, temps in the low-mid teens

Snow surface

Soft snow in Friendship Pass, some variable snow on cross hill. Some areas had a stout breakable crust just under the soft snow.

Snowpack

The snowpack is thin. Found a couple rocks hiding just under the surface.

Location
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