Grand Mesa

Generally safe avalanche conditions exist. There are few areas where you can trigger an avalanche. Look out for and avoid places where drifting snow created thin, cohesive slabs that rest on weak October snow. You are most likely to find these slabs at high elevations on northerly and east-facing slopes, especially just below ridgelines or in a gully or couloir. Identify and avoid these slopes to reduce your chances of triggering a small but potentially dangerous avalanche.