Watermelon Peak

<p>Had 2 whimpfs on ascent and descent in the alpine, no shooting cracks. Stayed on slopes 25 degrees or less. Dug a pit at 2500 m - height if snow was 90 cm, found Jan 4 surface hoar (3-4 mm) down 10 cm with Compression test broken results. Most notable result was the compression test moderate (11 taps) sudden collapse result down 55 cm and repeated twice. This sun crust on steep solar at treelime.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Powder.