The RockiesColorado

Vail Pass

Colorado, United States

Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.

Open/Close Dates

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Open11/16 Approx date they charge
12″ rule
Close5/20

Avalanche Conditions

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche.org

Trail Map

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Open Trail Map

Web Cams

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I-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

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Snotel

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Copper Mountain10523 ft
Fremont Pass11326 ft

Weather

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Forecast for Vail Pass, CO

Open Weather

Search & Rescue

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Summit County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (970) 453-2232 Mountain Rescue Group Call 911 or (970) 328-8500 Call 911 or use your satellite communications device

Open Search & Rescue 911 (970) 453-2232 Open Search & Rescue (970) 328-8500

Snowmobile Clubs

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High Country Snowmobile Club / Summit Snow Riderz

Open Snowmobile Clubs High Country Snowmobile Club / Summit Snow Riderz

Parking

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You 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.