Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Most slopes are safe to travel on. The slopes where you could trigger an avalanche have isolated firm wind-drifts resting on old, weak snow at the ground. If you avoid these areas and stick to unconsolidated, weak snow, you should further reduce your risk.