Avalanche: Chugach State Park

Location: Hiland Rd

Date:
Observer:
Brad Meiklejohn
Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierAvalanche Type Soft Slab
Aspect NortheastElevation 3000ft
Slope Angle 38degCrown Depth 24in
Width 150ftVertical Run 300ft
Avalanche Details

Observed a skier-triggered slide above Hiland Road today. Skiers triggered the slide from approx 50 yards away and were not involved.

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

Clear and calm

Snow surface

Powder

Snowpack

Lousy. Very weak and unstable snowpack here on Hiland.

Location


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