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The Slope That Whumped
Backcountry ski tour, 10,800 ft. Late morning.

The Slope That Whumped

The setup

You're touring up a 34-degree northeast slope with two partners. Overnight brought 14 inches of new snow on top of a weak layer from a week ago. You just heard a loud 'whumpf' — the sound of a slab settling under your skis.

Adaptive mode

Score multipliers rise with your accuracy. The decision window tightens after every recommended call and widens after every miss. Miss the window and the step scores zero.

  • • Start: 30s per decision
  • • ≥75% accuracy → ×1.5 score
  • • 25–49% accuracy → ×1.0 score
  • • 50–74% accuracy → ×1.2 score
  • • <25% accuracy → ×0.75 (soft landing)

Educational use only. Not safety, medical, or professional advice. Real conditions differ. Read the Safety Notice.

Educational training only. Not a substitute for hands-on instruction, current local conditions, or professional guidance. Wildlife, weather, avalanche, and water conditions vary: consult local experts.

3 decisions · 5 min · adaptive