While this observation mentions people involved, it is important to note that no person was caught, carried or buried. The person involved triggered the avalanche remotely near them, on the same slope they were riding.
Avalanche: Hatcher Pass
Location: Thousand Dollar Run
Drove the road to checkout coverage after this latest storm. An avalanche was visible from the parking lot(see details below). Overall coverage is getting better but early season conditions still exist. above 4000′ the snowpack appeared wind effected and deeper than lower elevations.
Forecaster Comments
| Trigger | Snowboarder | Remote Trigger | Yes |
| Avalanche Type | Hard Slab | Aspect | North Northeast |
| Elevation | 4200ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
| Crown Depth | 4ft | Width | unknown |
| Vertical Run | unknown |
Avalanche Details
A group of riders came down and stated that they remote triggered an avalanche and whumping and shooting cracks were observed. The crown was estimated at four feet, and was at the old/new snow interface. Riders mentioned that another avalanche occurred but couldn't be observed from the road.
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | No |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | Yes |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |
Observer Comments
Recent snow fall, signs of wind effect/loading could be observed up high.
Tracks can be observed to the right of the avalanche.