The avalanche forecast for Rocky Mountain National Park is currently considerable.
Many of the park’s winter trails, including destinations in the Bear Lake and Hidden Valley areas, have significant avalanche terrain. Many avalanches are triggered by outdoor recreationists, including snowshoers, winter hikers, and backcountry skiers.
You can trigger dangerous avalanches on steep slopes with recently drifted snow. Avalanches can break from a distance and below. Give yourself a wide margin of safety. Slopes less than about 30 degrees offer safer options. Before heading out, visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center's website and learn about the current avalanche forecast for your planned destination: https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Remember - safety is your responsibility. Know where you are going and the potential hazards in the area. Search and rescue can be delayed, especially in winter. For more information on how to be avalanche aware, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/avalanche-awareness.htm.
Jeff
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