Sprout Mountain

1550m. 140cm base on flat ground, 195 probed on slope. Results from compression test: Crust layer 35cms down fractured on 16th strike (moderate force elbow strike) Crust layer 60cms down “popped” on 26th strike (forceful shoulder strike) complete failure, immediately slid off other layer. Sugary Faceted snow found below that 60cm crust layer. Overall it was a crusty crunchy day, both snow quality and environmental conditions led to some very conservative decision making.