Heavily wind eroded snow with wavey textures.
Sastrugi is the term used to describe the characteristic texture of heavily wind eroded snow. Sastrugi has a rough, wavey or rippled texture. Sastrugi may not be the softest or most fun riding conditions, but it usually offers safer travel free from Wind Slabs.
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Skiing or riding on sastrugi is a straightforward way to avoid fresh Wind Slabs. Credit: Crested Butte Avalanche Center