Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
You might trigger a slide where you find rounded pillows of firm snow along gullies and below cornices. These pillows are at upper elevations on slopes that face a northerly or east-facing direction. Look for safer riding on low-angle slopes or those sheltered from the wind.