Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Government Peak Glades

Date:

February 17, 2018 4:43pm

Observer:

Uaa Level 1 UAA Class

Route & General Observations

Gained government peak ridge up through the glades (a little bush whacking) Skied East facing bowl above glades

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Observer Comments

Storm Slab failed easily on facets with hand shear

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear, light north winds on ridge. -6C air temp

Snow surface

Valentines Storm Powder

Snowpack

35-40cm stiffening Valentines storm slab over weak faceted lower pack

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Ridge with wind effect from south storm wind

Location

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