Backcountry users should use caution . Natural avalanches are possible, while human triggered avalanches are probable. Backcountry travelers should be very cautious in steeper terrain. Be aware of potentially dangerous areas of unstable snow. Unstable snow exists in the backcountry.
Avalanches are likely on a variety of aspects and slope angles.
Safest travel is on windward ridges of lower angle slopes without steeper terrain above. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Widespread areas of unstable snow exist in the backcountry and avalanches are certain on some snow-covered open slopes and gullies. Large destructive avalanches are possible. Backcountry travel should be avoided.