Attempting it in the spring or early summer may include significant avalanche hazard.

Early summer is not recommended due to avalanche hazard from snow on the NW face.

In May, there is still enough snow that there can still be avalanche hazard in some areas.

I want you to accept the fact that avalanche hazard exists - that's the first step and all follows from that.

It's almost an avalanche hazard in its own right.

Wind slabs can form over weaker, softer freshly fallen powder snow, creating an avalanche hazard on steep slopes.

Avalanche control programs address the avalanche hazard by formulating prevention and mitigation plans, which are then executed during the winter season.

Ideally one person should pass over the slope into an area protected from the avalanche hazard before the next one leaves protective cover.

The hut is rarely used in winter due to avalanche hazard.

Survey crews identify avalanche hazards and help to locate the road using global positioning equipment.