Avalanche conditions in our area is being rated Considerable by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making is essential when traveling in the back country. The Avalanche Information Center says that there have been more avalanches that usual for this point in the year when compared to the previous 12 winters.
Between October 1st to December 4th, 575 avalanches were recorded. Data shows 143 were triggered by people.
