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- Derek Vanderkooy
A rib is a vertical ridge of snow that runs down a slope. On slopes that are cross-loaded by the wind, the leeward side of ribs will be loaded with snow, making them likely to contain wind slab problems.
A rib is a vertical ridge of snow that runs down a slope. On slopes that are cross-loaded by the wind, the leeward side of ribs will be loaded with snow, making them likely to contain wind slab problems.