Sawatch

The most dangerous areas, where you are most likely to trigger an avalanche, are near treeline west through north to east-facing slopes. You might be able to trigger an avalanche at higher elevations on similar aspects but the dangerous areas are only on a few terrain features such as a recently wind-loaded slope with a shallow, weak snowpack beneath the wind drift. To reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche stick to southerly facing slopes or low-angle terrain when traveling on aspects of concern.