Today was amazing! Bluebird with 20 inches of untracked snow - add that to the Shred-O-Meter! The crew: Dave Watson, Red, Angus, Shane, myself and our fabulous photographer, Jordan Curet. A great group of riders and stellar conditions made for a glorious day in the backcountry. The boys got into the cliffs and sessioned some gnar. I was impressed.
We advise caution in the central Colorado backcountry. The avalanche danger in the Aspen area is CONSIDERABLE on all aspects near and above treeline. We all had the appropriate avalanche safety equipment including beacons, probes, shovels and an Avalung or two. Big Red set off a moderate-sized slough on a South facing slope. The upper few inches were quick to break away, but the slabs were shallow and slow moving. We encountered signs of significant wind loading. Today was safe, fun, with freshies and great photos for all.
