Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Bennett Ridge

Date:

February 19, 2018 3:28pm

Observer:

AAS Level 2 Kupilik, Dahlin, OConnor, Kyhl, Fritz

Route & General Observations

Toured from Independence mine up to Bennett Ridge.

Red Flags

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Observer Comments

None

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear, 25-30F, westerly winds 5-10 mph, 2" of new snow overnight

Snow surface

Powder snow, surface hoar development overnight (1-2mm)

Snowpack

We dug a pit at 3800' E aspect, HS 190cm, 24 degree slope, ECTN24@60cm, 3 Lemons.

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Tour up Bennett Ridge

Pit Plus at 3800' east aspect

Location

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