Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Many slopes facing northwest through north to east still harbor reactive layers that can catch you by surprise. You can trigger them by descending or sidehilling a steep slope or from a distance away. To help reduce your chances of being caught in a dangerous slide, avoid steep open slopes on the northern half of the mountain. Safer travel options exist on low-angle terrain and south-facing slopes in the morning before they get warm and wet.