We believe this avalanche occurred on a SW or W aspect near Hatcher Pass. The photo clearly shows the slab sliding on a sun crust bed surface. The description of the avalanche follows persistent slab behavior in that the avalanche was triggered on the FOURTH lap. Location and aspect have not been verified.
Avalanche: Hatcher Pass
Location: Unknown
Skied several laps on a SW/W-facing slope and triggered a slide.
Forecaster Comments
| Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | No |
| Avalanche Type | Unknown | Aspect | Unknown |
| Elevation | 4500ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
| Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
| Vertical Run | unknown |
Near Miss / Accident Details
| Number Caught/Carried? | 1 | Number Partially Buried? | 0 |
| Number Fully Buried? | 0 | Number Injured? | 0 |
| Number Fatalities? | 0 |
Avalanche Details
Triggered the slide on our 4th lap of the SW or W aspect at 5pm. The skier who triggered it was caught but skied out.
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Weather
Temperature unknown, but probably in the low-mid twenties. Calm, clear, sunny.
Snow surface
Powder, no surface crust.
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Before the slide.