Vail Pass - Rocky Mountain Sled Conditions

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

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

Copper Mountain 10523 ft
Fremont Pass 11326 ft

Weather

Forecast for Vail Pass, CO

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

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.