Settling and cracking

Burnt trees just south of Bacon Rind.   Elevation approx. 7600, eastern face, 30-35 deg. slope. I stopped skiing near the top of the steep section.  Warning  my 3 partners not to descend and to traverse to their left (north).  When I attempt to also exit to the left there was a very noticeable whomp and settling, a crack appeared across and up slope running 50+ ft.  I continued exiting to the north with no further incidents.