Colorado is reaping its just deserts lately. After several years of meager conditions, in spite of man’s meddling, God is sending a thrilling end to a solid season. Even in the parched Sierra, the storms continue to dust the land, but those same storms seem to be saving their full strength for Colorado. Witness a recent avalanche, the benign kind where one got caught but nobody was hurt; lucky that day. Great skiing and avalanche danger go hand in hand. To think otherwise can be a deadly self deception.
Nonetheless, that’s when the best skiing is. Backcountry Talk files the following tasty examples.
Stairway to Colorado heaven. photo by James
Get it in the morning when the shadows are still long. photo by James
Got tight if you want it. photo by Andy M
Who says there’s no powdah in Spring? photo by James
