Multiple Choice
If you were skiing in the backcountry,which of the following observations would indicate the highest local snow avalanche risk?
A) steep, rocky slopes (greater than a 60 degree angle)
B) boulders exposed through the snow surface
C) compacted icy conditions that indicate no recent snowfall
D) thick snow on a sheltered lee slope
E) a fresh dusting of snow over an icy layer on a steep slope
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