Early season conditions are the name of the game right now. The biggest safety concern is the risk of nailing a rock or stump and ruining the rest of your season No one enjoys saving up for new gear, or worse-healing from an injury!  So, be patient for now. Our current snowpack situation is thin and well anchored to the ground vegetation. The likelihood of getting into an avalanche is pretty low. Now is the time to start paying attention to the weak layers that are forming at the base of the snowpack. The current weather pattern of clear and cold conditions will likely lead to the development of surface hoar and sugary snow below our first crust layer. When the weather changes and we recieve more snow expect the avalanche hazard to increase.

Last but not least, take the time to check out the course offerings from IPAC this winter! Classes are filling up fast!