Northern San Juan

Most slopes are generally safe from avalanches. Triggering a deeper breaking avalanche has become less likely, but is still a lingering potential in shallow areas on steeper slopes. These low-probability avalanches can be consequential in more complex or extreme terrain – even if confined to an isolated part of the slope. Shallow, trigger spots lurk near rock outcroppings, on steep rollovers, and in wind-exposed areas below ridges and cliffs. Even small, isolated avalanches can lead to a rough ride or unfortunate outcome in the wrong terrain.