Obs from Grouse

Toured back up Grouse ridge to makes some observations and conduct some tests targeting the early november facets. 

On the tour up I did not see or feel any signs of instablity besides some minor cracking near snow surface. 

Pit location was below Grouse ridge @ 8300 ft on a NE aspect. HS 100. HST 65cm. 2 very obvious crusts, one at 77cm and one at 35-33cm (new/old interface). New snow was a mix of 4F/1F.

Compression test results : All 3 CTs failed near ground on early season facets.  CT13(SC) @ 15cm / CT12(SC) @ 15cm  / CT14(SC) @ 15cm 

Extended Column Test results: All 3 ECT's failed on same weak layer near ground , one on the isolation of the back wall (see video). ECTP21 @ 15cm / ECTP22 @ 15cm / ECTPV @ 15cm