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Palmer Glacier E of climbers cat track NR ridge of White River Cnyn

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Cracking
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Horizontal cracks up to 1/2” wide, over 100ft length, E of the Palmer climbers cat track towards the stony ridge separating Palmer and White River glaciers. Elev. approximately 8,000 feet (about four poles down from top of Palmer lift). Spacing about 100 feet between cracks. Observed 3-4 cracks before leaving area. Extensive cracking of the cornice along the E side of White River canyon. Pervasive rollerballs on Palmer glacier over 12” dia.