Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–2
Steep wind-drifted slopes facing north to east to southeast are the lingering places where you can trigger a dangerous slide. Look for smooth or rounded surfaces below ridges or overhanging cornices as prime places to find this problematic slab-over-weak layer combination. Sticking to lower-angle slopes or wind-sheltered areas can greatly reduce your chances of getting tangled up in an avalanche.