Mumford’s @ 1900′ N aspect. Height of snow 195cm. Height of new snow 40-60cm. Evidence of wind transported snow in open areas near treeline. CTE1(SC) down 170cm and CTE3(SC) down 155cm. Both of these compression tests failed on different layers within the recent storm snow. ECTN3 down 170cm. Buried surface hoar found in isolated and protected […]
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Update on the search for Liam Walsh
Approximate location of where Liam Walsh was found in June 2016, after being missing since November 2015 Alaska Dispatch News Story from June 8, 2016: Searchers find body believed to be man missing since November avalanche in Hatcher Pass Author: Jerzy Shedlock Searchers have found what is believed to be the body of a 33-year-old […]
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The Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC,) a not-for-profit agency, was built to help you make informed decisions in the Alaskan backcountry. The cost of producing observations, advisories and providing other avalanche information/education programs is paid for by our members, donors, grants and contracts.We depend on users like you to help support the Alaska Avalanche Information […]
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