Thanks to Craig Gordon of the Utah Avalanche Center and the good people at Outdoor Research for posting this quick reminder of 5 simple red flags to look for in potentially unstable snow:
-Recent Avalanche Activity
-Crackling and Collapsing Sounds (WHUMPH)
-Strong Winds
-Heavy Snowfall
-Rapidly Rising Temps
…Make sure to learn more about avalanche safety by taking a local awareness or AIARE class, and check out the UAC’s free Know Before You Go online program HERE:
