Glacier peak west slope

Great day breaking trail up glacier peak. Small Wind slabs are present in localized areas (cross loading) and wind crust on ridges and peaks. Minor snow balling from solar radiation observed around south facing rock cliffs. 5 mm surface hoar observed below tree line in areas sheltered from wind.

4 taps from elbow triggered a sudden planar @ 47 cm 2 taps from the shoulder triggered a sudden collapse @ 17 cm Column test was only done once.