With the crazy weather we have been having here in Colorado (and Western states), the Avy danger is big time bad… For the love of god check the conditions, know the area where you are going, never go alone, pack the propper gear (and know how to use it) and be responsible. The backcountry is an amazing place filled with endless possibilities but it can also be deadly. We have a great,tight knit community here. One loss is one too many….