The relatively mild winter could fool one into thinking that high country hiking and backpacking will be hazard-free, but late snows and cool temperatures in April and May brought the mountain snowpack levels up to the average (Aspen SkiCo is opening Ajax Mtn this weekend for skiing).
If you're going up high, or will be on north-facing or shaded trails, wear gaiters and be prepared to post-hole. Also expect high water stream crossings, as the warm weather is accelerating the snow melt now.
To get up-to-date snowpack data, follow this link:
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