When you begin to rattle off backcountry destinations, Colorado is certainly not first on the list. It’s not second. It’s not even fifth. The overwhelming majority of snowboarders stay within ski area boundaries, and for good reason; the avalanche danger is among the worst in the country. But the lack of folks who choose to leave the confines of the resort, means more pow for Jacob Carey, Ritchie Colasanti and Colin Spencer, who found a hell of a zone to film this short edit at.

Film/edit: Austin Shelton

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