Pit 1980m elevation S aspect:
CTM17 down 30cm on mid storm interface, resistant planar
CTH25 down 60cm sudden planar on small ~2mm surface hoar
Lots of settlement cracks forming around trees told us the upper snowpack was consolidating and may slab up over the weakness but a multitude of anchors would still be poking through. As it was our first day out, we stayed conservative despite the incredible early season conditions. Our foundation looks promising, let it get thick!