Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: North side of Microdot.

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Avalanche Details
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Trigger SnowboarderRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect North
Elevation 4500ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown Depth 14inWidth 100ft
Vertical Run 800ft  
Avalanche Details

Depth of initial slab was the new snow I would guess. Small pocket at ridge probably only 50 feet wide but then lower triggered a slightly larger and maybe deeper pocket. Rode out ahead of slab to safe zone so did not get great view of how deep it was.

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

Recent avalanches, lots of debris that looked like they released during the storm.

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