Remember that LOW danger does not mean there is NO danger. Mountain travel is inherently risky. As the avalanche danger decreases we typically choose bigger terrain objectives and we need to remember that even a small avalanche can have serious consequences in steep sustained terrain.

Wind Drifted Snow: The northerly winds have been just steady enough to blow and move the fresh powder onto lee aspects across the upper elevation ridgelines. Be cautious of your first few turns off the steep ridgelines where you could trigger a small wind drifted snow avalanche. Steep mid slope break-overs and cross loaded gullies will also be a concern where there is a chance a small avalanche could release within the new snow.

Glide Avalanche: With spring like temperatures and the report of a very large glide avalanche in Broads Fork we need to take this problem seriously for today. There is classic terrain where glide avalanches can release unexpectedly. Places like Broads Fork (Bonkers, Diving Board, Blue Ice), Stairs Gulch, and Mill B South are all suspect and travel beneath the rock slabs is not recommended.

Cornice: Many ridgelines now have large and overhanging cornices. As you travel along ridgelines be sure to give cornices a wide berth as they typically break much further back than expected.