Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 2–3
The most dangerous slopes sit directly below ridgetop and face a north or easterly direction. These slopes have a weak layer buried several feet deep with a cohesive slab on top. Small slides in drifted snow can break into deeper layers once they start moving. Avoid steep slopes with signs of previous drifting.
South and southwest-facing slopes, and slopes less than about 30 degrees in steepness without steeper slopes overhead offer the safest riding options.