Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Lowest Skyscraper, Marmot west side, bowl southwest of Presidents ridge

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

3/31 One remote (from 150’) triggered by skin track soft slab on lowest (about 3600′ ele) Skyscraper, ESE facing slope.
3/29 or 3/30 One natural soft slab low (maybe 3800′ ele) on southwest facing Marmot above road.
3/29 One natural soft slab, distant but looked fresh, mid level (maybe 3600′ ele) on southish-facing slope in bowl on southwest side of Presidents ridge. Debris apparently did not run far down the gully.

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Forecaster Comments

Check recent obs and Thursday’s HPAC conditions summary for more info on these avalanches.

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