The avalanche conditions this season in the west have been touchy to say the least. This video from Travis Zollinger confirms that belief.

Related: The Best Avalanche Safety Video Ever! #KBYG

We urge extreme caution to anyone traveling in avalanche prone terrain this season as many snowpacks are currently complex and include multiple weak layers.

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