Open/Close Dates
- Open: 11/16 Approx date they charge
- 12″ rule
- Close: 5/20
Avalanche Conditions
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche.org
Trail Map
Web Cams
I-70 MP 189.45 WB : 0.7 miles W of Vail Pass Summit
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I-70 MP 190.10 EB : 0.7 miles E of Vail Pass Summit
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CLEARED DAILY AT 4:30AM – CHECK OUT THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE STAKE BEFORE IT WAS CLEARED
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Snotel
- Copper Mountain 10523 ft
- Fremont Pass 11326 ft
Weather
Search & Rescue
Summit County Search & Rescue
Call 911 or (970) 453-2232
Mountain Rescue Group
Call 911 or (970) 328-8500
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.
User Permits
This is a state permit, NOT Vail Pass Rec permit
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