Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
You could trigger a slide where you find rounded pillows of firm snow. You will most likely find these along gullies and below cornices. You could trigger an avalanche from the base of these pillows. You can find safer riding on low-angle slopes or those sheltered from the wind.