Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Possible
- Dimensione
- 1–2
Identify and avoid wind-drifted snow on steep slopes at upper elevations. If the snow feels stiff and hollow, you found one of these wind drifts, and you should avoid traveling on slopes steeper than around 35 degrees. Most slopes below treeline are safe from avalanches.