Aspen

Get into and out of the mountains early to avoid issues with wet snow. These problems should be isolated to the surface snow and should be relatively small, but if you trigger an avalanche in steep, consequential terrain, you could get into trouble. Start and end your day early to avoid wet snow problems. Avoid steep, consequential terrain in the afternoon. If you stand on the snow surface and sink deeper than your boot tops, it's time to call it a day.

Look for signs of recent wind drifting at upper elevations. You may be able to trigger small avalanches right below ridgelines on northerly-facing aspects. Be especially careful in steep, consequential terrain.