In November of 2012, I hurried to get steps down our hill before the snow fell.
I put down pavers for steps, but I didn't have time to put anything under them -- except dirt.
And, with the heavy snow melting, they washed out underneath.
So, I dug back 8 inches and put 8x8x16 cinder blocks under the front edge.
They should be sturdy now once we get sod put in.