Your skis are tuned up, your kids are in peewee ski camp and there's nothing standing between you and some sweet powder. Your skis are tuned up, your kids are in peewee ski camp and there's nothing standing between you and some sweet powder. Springtime skiing can bring the best conditions along with the worst. This sounds like fun but the risk of injury or even death is extremely high.
Warm weather can increase the risk of avalanches.
When you cross the line and head out on your own, you're risking not only your life but also the lives of the ski patrol who come looking for you if something happens. Check out the eFit article on Avalanche Safety Avalanche Safety for more information on this frozen killer. When skiing in-bounds, keep a sharp eye out for rocks, trees and stumps that have been uncovered by the melting spring snow. Spring slopes can also be crowded with beginners and reckless skiers, so you should always ski defensively and stay in control. Those beautiful spring skies can turn ugly fast.