Backcountry in the spring is great until it isn't;  avalanche danger still very present

Backcountry within the spring is nice till it is not; avalanche hazard nonetheless very current

A skier hits the Sugar Bowls outdoors Buttermilk in 2020. Bob Ward/Courtesy photograph This time of yr, blue skies and heat sunshine are calling. Spring climate, albeit…

What to know when exploring backcountry Summit County in the spring

What to know when exploring backcountry Summit County within the spring

A skier navigates a layer of recent snow whereas snowboarding within the Summit County backcountry. Native consultants say the spring-like circumstances can present wonderful playtime, however in…