Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: President's Ridge

Date:
Observer:
Jed Allie Professional
Route & General Observations

Skinned up existing up track to top of avalanche site
conducted crown profile
Descended to assist with recovery of Randy
Engaged in discovery of details in accident

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Observer Comments

Localized cracking and whumphing
Recent avalanche HS-ASu-R3D2-O

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Clear, Calm, -10C, 1-2 cm new snow

Snow surface

1-2 cm new

Snowpack

Moderate strength, poor structure, high energy

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Crown profile 11 23 2017  

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