Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Possible
- Dimensione
- 1–1.5
You can trigger a small avalanche on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes at the highest elevations of the Grand Mesa. Look for and avoid steep, wind-loaded terrain features below ridgelines and in gullies. You can identify these wind-loaded areas by their smooth rounded surface texture and the firm hollow feel you experience when traveling on them.