We know that a lot of backcountry skiers are going to want to get out there this week.  We are more than just a little freaked out from our last frightening avalanche cycle 3 weeks ago.  Please be safe and please consult the Sierra Avalanche Center for current information.

The avalanche danger was Moderate when the skier was injured at Kirkwood this weekend in an in-bounds avalanche.

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TODAY’S AVALANCHE ADVISORY:

The Sierra Avalanche Center brings us this advisory as of 7am as they do everyday of the winter:

“Both above and below treeline, MODERATE avalanche danger remains on NW-N-NE aspects on slopes 35 degrees and steeper. Even though avalanches have become more difficult to trigger today, huge, dangerous  deep slab avalanches with serious consequences remain possible on these aspects. On all other aspects pockets of  MODERATE danger exist on slopes 35 degrees and steeper.” –  Sierra Avalanche Center

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SIERRA AVALANCHE CENTER FULL REPORT

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