1.   As we pass signs warning of avalanche danger this possibility seems very real.

2.   Emerging briefly from her own life of guarded privacy, Margaret Trudeau gave a news conference on a mountainside in British Columbia recently to raise awareness of avalanche dangers.

3.   It is visited mostly by summer backpackers but also open in winter to the more adventurous, who are comfortable on cross-country skis when avalanche dangers are high.

4.   There are no authorities to determine avalanche dangers, thin coverage, concealed obstacles or unforgiving drop-offs.

5.   With a little education, you can dig a hole and study the layers of snow from different storms to determine avalanche dangers.

6.   Accumulations of frost and snow have created high avalanche danger throughout southern ranges and experts warn the adventurous not to get too excited about deep, fluffy powder.

7.   Avalanche dangers were rated high in most of the rugged, mountain terrain outside the ski areas.

8.   Authorities on Sunday had warned of avalanche danger, saying fresh snow and an abrupt rise in temperature had increased the chances for snowslides.

9.   Authorities said recent snowfall and rising temperatures combined for more avalanche danger.

10.   Doug Fesler, an avalanche expert with the Alaska Mountain Safety Center, says avalanche danger remains high.