Test Pit Observations in Beehive

Our group conducted an East facing snow pit on the top of the East Beehive Ridge at around 9100’, at 1 pm. Sky was OVC, wind from W at 5 mph. Snow pit was on a 15° slope.  The total snow depth was 135 cm. Our results were an ECTN 22 at 35 cm down, a PST 34/100 End and 85 cm down, and a DT 21 PC at 100 cm down. No observed wind slabs on ridge south of Prayer Flag Trees. No signs of wet loose such as rollerballs at 4 pm.