Colorado avalanche experts warn of “considerable” risk

Avalanche officials warn of 'persistent slab problem' across Colorado mountains
Following significant snowfall during the holiday, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) reported "considerable" avalanche danger around the state's northern and central mountains, with a "persistent slab problem" spread across areas popular for Front Ranger skiers and ranges beyond.
‘Always scary’: Dozens of avalanches reported Thanksgiving weekend as Colorado officials warn of persistent slab problem
After receiving reports of dozens of avalanches from popular backcountry areas across the state, Colorado avalanche officials are warning that conditions are trending toward a difficult-to-predict persistent slab problem.
Colorado avalanche experts warn of “considerable” risk after slide near Beaver Creek
The post included images of the slope near Beaver Creek where the center said a skier caused an avalanche that triggered a second. A statewide map maintained by the agency ranks the risk of avalanches in many areas as “considerable,” the third-most severe category.
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Skier triggers large avalanche near Beaver Creek, illustrating dangerous conditions
Colorado is firmly in avalanche season and a skier near Beaver Creek triggered a big one on Wednesday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
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