Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Top of the world

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Route & General Observations

South facing aspects were reactive with some slow smaller wet slides.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierRemote Trigger Yes
Avalanche Type Wet SlabAspect South Southwest
Elevation 3900ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown Depth 24inWidth 60ft
Vertical Run 200ft  
Avalanche Details

Ski triggered avalanche on south west face. Triggered at the top of the run FAST moving and wet and heavy. Aspect had multiple rock surfaces that were heated during the day. Able to ski out safely. multiple crowns within the slide.

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Observer Comments

Rapid warming

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Warm

Snow surface

Corn

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