We’re feeling the love here in Silverton and Cupid has been shredding his wings off this week! It’s an exciting time of year as days grow longer, temperatures rise, the snowpack stabilizes, and backcountry travelers become smitten with the arrival of Spring. SENSE MAKING As of Saturday, February 15th the Avalanche Danger in both the North and South San Juans is Low, Level One at all elevations and on all aspects. The CAIC continues to note a lingering Persistent Slab problem

Snow Bunnies and Shred Hounds, As the first month of 2020 closes, the Stellar reflects upon our season to date and we’ll consider some sobering stats. Avalanche Danger dropped this past weekend and it’s evident from the ample tracks, appearing on some of the range’s biggest lines, that folks were ready to step it out. However, this atypical, open season approach to our mountains in January, is a mindset we remain suspicious of….We are in San Juan’s after all and a recent spat

Recently, a good friend reminded me of the following videos from the Avalanche Geeks In these videos, we observe Lucy and witness her attempts to educate Rocket and his steezy posse of bro brahs who like to dance with the big man in the white coat. Some classic quotes in this hillarious set of clips- Enjoy! Video One "We dance with the White Death...it's who we are!" This first video addresses Terrain Recognition and the need for Avalanche Education Video Two "But it is sick,