Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Government Peak

Date:
Observer:
Sam Inouye
Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Hard SlabAspect West Northwest
Elevation 4400ftSlope Angle 40deg
Crown Depth 18inWidth 150ft
Vertical Run 1000ft  
Avalanche Details

Remotely triggered skinning ridge; 6-18 inches deep, 150 ft wide, 1000 ft long; hard slab

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Bluebird, calm, 10 deg F

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