Tag: High
January 23rd, 2018 | Patrick Winlsow
Avalanche Warning Signs Turned Us Around
It was shaping up to be a beautiful day. That's why it sucked when we made the decision to pull the pin and turn around. But it wasn't just our gut instinct telling…
January 12th, 2018 | Nicole Matei
High Avalanche Hazard and the Fine Art of a Courageous Retreat
You’ve been planning this trip for weeks. The sleds are loaded, and hotels booked. One problem: High Avalanche Hazard. Here's what to do.
March 22nd, 2017 | Patrick Winlsow
A Positive Sign: Good Terrain Choice on a Deep and Touchy Weekend
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on the significant avalanche events that occurred just a few ridges to the south—as well as in the nearby Rockies—it's clear that the snowpack…