There is a pretty good ice layer at the trailhead for the z connector, with a fairly supportable 2-3in pencil hard rain/sleet crust up to at least 7200' (our high point for the evening) with about 1-3 feet of 4f/fist faceting snow underneath. This snow was not consolidating, even after teams of 15 passed through up and down. We didn't dig a full pit because we had other obligations to attend to but the strong layer over faceting snow raised a bit of concern. It is supportable and relatively stable now but if the crust gets wet or we get a good loading event it might be more cause for concern.

Otherwise a nice calm and not too cold evening up in the couloir. Crampons/ice axe and helmet are recommended for travel in the chute at the moment.