Grand Mesa

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can easily trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you, and you can trigger them from below a slope or from a distance. Avoid traveling on or underneath steep slopes facing northerly or easterly directions especially near and above the treeline. Although it is still early in the season you may be surprised how large an avalanche you trigger can become. Stick to south, southwest, and west-facing slopes or stay on slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep slopes overhead for safer travel options.