wrote

I haven't been soaring that high, but I imagine this is a good example
of why flight following is a good thing. It isn't perfect, but it
can't hurt.

It also makes me wonder if the glider had a transponder. It would seem like
a good idea, to carry one, and an altitude encoding one, if possible. That
way, the jet would have been able to get an alert from his collision
avoidance equipment, and this would have been a non-accident. A much better
day, for all those involved.
--
Jim in NC