Aspen

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you. The most dangerous slopes face north, northeast, and east near and above treeline, but you can trigger an avalanche big enough to bury you on many steep slopes above around 10,500 feet. Don't rely on luck to stay safe in the backcountry this weekend. Conservative decision-making is essential for safe travel right now. Safer travel options exist if you stick to slopes less than around 35 degrees on south-facing slopes and avoid traveling on or under any steep slopes facing more north and east directions. You can always dramatically reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche by avoiding travel on or under slopes steeper than around 30 degrees.