Sangre de Cristo

Avalanche danger is on the rise as a potent storm impacts the region. Drifting snow will create dangerous slabs at higher elevations. You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche where these drifts are forming.

Common trigger points include rock outcroppings, steep rollovers, below ridges, and cliff bands. Use caution on steeper slopes where the snow surface transitions from soft to stiff or in places with a smooth, rounded appearance. You can find safer riding options below treeline or on low-angled, wind-sheltered slopes without steep overhead hazards.