Aspen

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you on many slopes, and you most likely will not see any signs of instability before you trigger it. You can trigger them from a distance so be aware of steep slopes above you and other parties nearby. You are more likely to trigger a slope near the bottom where the snowpack starts to get thinner, so don't think a slope is safe after you walk or ride across the top of it. Don't rely on luck to make it home safe at the end of the day. Conservative decision-making is essential for safe backcountry travel. 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.