On the CAIC website is a preliminary report of a fatal avalanche near Silverton.
These are not benign conditions. Check the CAIC for anything you are contemplating.
Fatal Avalanche near Silverton
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Re: Fatal Avalanche near Silverton
So tragic and very sad:
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Re: Fatal Avalanche near Silverton
Sounded like he was a free spirit and a good kid. Skiing the high lines now, RIP.
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