Editors note: We are currently in the midst of a monster snow cycle, so please be careful with all the new snow! Here is a story that was generously contributed by Matt Francis that I thought was relevant. These events happened in 2016, but could easily repeat themselves just about anytime and anyplace there is avalanche danger. Be safe out there, and enjoy the story! -Will Bunker Hill with good snow, photo © 2015 Matthew D. Francis Skiing the Toiyabe Range in Central, Nev

This is just going to be a brief post, about some struggles that were very real. The type of struggles that typically only happen to privileged people, with access to gear and vehicles, who live in snowy places. So pardon any perceived whininess in the following story, which is about some #firstworldproblems and about some #sagebrushshredding . Location/Snow Report: Toiyabe Range, Specifically Big Creek Canyon Snow depth 6 inches to 2 feet. Lots of exposed sagebrush and ot