Aspen

You might trigger a small avalanche where recent winds drifted new snow into cohesive slabs above a slick, firm crust. You are most likely to encounter these slabs on upper-elevation easterly-facing slopes just below ridgelines. Consider the consequences of triggering an avalanche if your route travels through extreme terrain. Even a small avalanche can have large consequences if you are swept off a cliff or buried in a deep gully. Assess each slope before committing, and continue to practice good travel techniques.