Vail Pass
Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.
Open/Close Dates
RMSC resourceOpen: 11/16 Approx date they charge 12″ rule Close: 5/20
Avalanche Conditions
RMSC resourceColorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche.org
Trail Map
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Web Cams
RMSC resourceI-70 MP 189.45 WB : 0.7 miles W of Vail Pass Summit I-70 MP 190.10 EB : 0.7 miles E of Vail Pass Summit CLEARED DAILY AT 4:30AM – CHECK OUT THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE STAKE BEFORE IT WAS CLEARED
Snotel
RMSC resourceCopper Mountain 10523 ft Fremont Pass 11326 ft MAP
Weather
RMSC resourceForecast for Vail Pass, CO
Search & Rescue
RMSC resourceSummit County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (970) 453-2232 Mountain Rescue Group Call 911 or (970) 328-8500
Snowmobile Clubs
RMSC resourceHigh Country Snowmobile Club / Summit Snow Riderz
Parking
RMSC resourceYou have to purchase and additional $10 day use permit at kiosk in parking or at forest service office, ($10/day pass or $65/season pass). The season pass can be purchased at the rangers office in Silverthorne, CO. Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway Silverthorne, CO 80498 (970) 468-5400 Passes required 7 days a week. Self-pay fee stations are located at all trailheads. Credit/Debit cards may be used to purchase passes at Vail Pass and Nova Guides at Camp Hale.
User Permits
RMSC resourceThis is a state permit, NOT Vail Pass Rec permit Get Permits Now
Products & Services
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Lodging
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Road Conditions
RMSC resourceCO Travel and Weather Information