Darce triggered this small avalanche from about 15 feet away. Remotely triggered slides are a huge indicator to unstable snow.

Stiff slabs have formed on slopes with an easterly component to their aspect. Triggering even a small slide will take you for a nasty ride through obstacles barely hidden under our thin snowpack.

The December 1st wind event scoured much of our upper elevation terrain, stripping it down to dirt. Without a consistent storm track, the Skyline is white from far.... but far from white.

Some of the weakest snow we have found exists in wind sheltered terrain where you sink to loose, sugary facets near the ground. Recent winds have formed a cohesive slab on many slopes throughout the range. Even if you're riding on low angle terrain think about the terrain you're connected to. Look for and avoid steep slopes above and adjacent to where you're riding.