On the upper slopes of the volcano, the climate is cold.
The upper slopes of the mountain may occasionally see snow in winter.
The upper slopes, when they get high enough, will reveal their own irregularities.
From the upper slopes of the ridge one could see a long way in every direction.
We were on the upper slopes, and probably near a small pass that crossed the shoulder of the mountain.
Also, we can see the same rock specimens on the upper slopes.
Much of the upper slopes and summit are within protected conservation land.
If so, the upper slopes of Kilauea are a likely landing area.
The upper slopes are usually covered with snow and there is a glacier on top.
It has steep upper slopes of between 12 and 30 degrees.