We were uncertain about the distribution and sensitivity of the Facets originally buried by the December 9th storms, and being subsequently loaded by the storms on 12/14 and 12/16. Numerous collapses indicated the underlying structure to be weak. Even though the surface conditions remained pristine out of the wind affected areas. Digging multiple test profiles starting at 8400' on up to 8700'on North through East facing slopes revealed the true story. Facets (3-4mm) and Depth Hoar (5-6mm) was located as the primary culprit in these locations. At certain sites, an indistinct and decomposing melt freeze crust topped these weak grains. Slopes covered with vegetation such as alder and willow allowed for more pore space between grains for water vapor to move through and the grains were larger than we had observed at mid and upper elevation sites on similar aspects. We forecasted the distribution to be widespread and reactive, and we were not disappointed. Nearly every single ECT and PST showed propagation likely, failing with easy to medium taps or cut lengths less than 25% of the column. The only thing inhibiting wider propagation at this elevation was the dense vegetation and very soft overlying slab. However, the recent Pink Pine avalanche illustrates that it doesn't take more than a few hundred feet of open slope to allow for a slab avalanche to release. Parties we encountered in the area that were able to access this avalanche noted it was surprisingly well connected through the forest of conifers and aspen.