Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Hatch Peak

Date:

April 15, 2023 4:23pm

Observer:

Jed Workman Forecaster

Route & General Observations

Valdez Heli Ski Guides flew through hatcher pass to investigate large avalanche on hatch peak. Called a person on top of hatch peak using cell from helicopter to confirm no one was buried. We were preparing to land and rescue.

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Trigger	Skier	Remote Trigger	No
Avalanche Type	Soft Slab	Aspect	Southeast
Elevation	unknown	Slope Angle	unknown
Crown Depth	unknown	Width	unknown
Vertical Run	unknown

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