Hatcher Pass, AK Closed Due to ‘Historic’ Easter Avalanche Cycle – Photos of Aftermath Released Several large avalanches broke so large and buried sections of the road running through Hatcher Pass in Alaska last weekend that the Department of Transportation was forced to immediately shut down the pass, located 12 miles north of Palmer. They were playing a waiting game against nature as a ‘historic’ avalanche cycle rained terror throughout parts of Alaska. An Avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
17-Year-Old Killed by Avalanche on Hatcher Pass, AK | 18th Avalanche Fatality in the USA This Winter In an update on Facebook yesterday, Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center stated that the 17-year-old snowboarder who triggered an avalanche “to the west of the 16-mile road run” died of his injuries. Rescuers were able to dig him out and get him to the hospital where he was declared deceased. The boy, whose name was not released, was caught in a creek […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 11, 2020 0 Comments
State Approves Permit for Heli-Skiing Operation in Hatcher Pass, AK The state of Alaska has approved a commercial snowcat and heli-skiing operation in Hatcher Pass reports Alaska Public. In a notice today, the state Department of Natural Resources says it has granted a land-use permit to Hatcher Pass Mountain Guides (HPMG). The Willow-based operation had proposed using a snowcat — only on pieces of state-owned land already opened to motorized […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2019 0 Comments
First Significant Snowstorm Closes Hatcher Pass in Alaska Until JULY Yesterday, Hatcher Pass at 3,886-feet high in Alaska was hit by its first significant snowstorm. Related: Proposed Hatcher Pass, AK Ski Area Gets A $500,000 Grant The road over the summit has been closed for the season – gates are closed at MP 17.5 and MP 20.5 and will not be unlocked until next July, snow dependent. SnowBrains | September 26, 2019 0 Comments
Proposed Hatcher Pass, AK Ski Area Gets A $500,000 Grant According to The Frontiersman, A proposed Hatcher Pass, AK Ski Area, referred to as Hatcher Alpine Xperience, received a $500,000 grant from the Mat-Su Health Foundation. It will be used towards the construction a Triple Chair and hiring a part-time Executive Director for the first phase of construction at the resort. “We are grateful to the Mat-Su Health Foundation for recognizing […] Industry News Chris Wallner | December 1, 2017 1 Comment
Avalanche Fatality in Alaska Last Week Was A Local Legend It comes with a heavy heart in announcing that’s last week’s avalanche fatality took the life of 60 year old Randy Bergt on Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Bergt was with two others when he entered the slope, which triggered the avalanche. He was caught, then carried through a terrain trap, before being buried approximately four feet deep. His partners were able to […] Avalanche Mitch McDermott | November 27, 2017 0 Comments
Skier Killed in Avalanche in Alaska Yesterday | 2nd Avalanche Death of Season in USA “This avalanche was absolutely human triggered. One person triggered it, one person got carried, and one person ended up dead.” – Jed Workman, Director of Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center told KTUU One backcountry skier triggered, was caught in, and was killed by an avalanche off Hatcher Pass, AK on Wednesday afternoon. His two ski partners were able to located him, extract him, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 23, 2017 1 Comment
VIDEO: They’re Already Shredding Powder in Alaska They’re already shredding pow up in Alaska! Video from Hatcher Pass, AK on Sunday, September 25th, 2016. “September 25th 2016 is the official start to the Alaska shred season. @irieboarder and @mtf_alaska lay down the first backcountry lines in Hatcher Pass!” – Alaska eBike Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 26, 2016 0 Comments
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