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Van Horn Park Meadows

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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Ascent

-179' -55 m

Descent

14%

Avg Slope (8°)

17%

Max Slope (10°)

9,846' 3,001 m

High

9,667' 2,946 m

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Avalanche risk for Apr 20, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

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“A great beginner backcountry zone with gentle meadow skiing that holds good snow.”

— Chris Dickson
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The open meadows of Van Horn Park make for easily accessible beginner backcountry terrain. This line, due to its northern aspect, also can have soft snow many days after the last storm.

Lapping this line couldn't be easier and its a great area to practice your turns! This zone is also conveniently located outside of Aspen, showing that you don't have to far to get good turns. Hugging the skier's left edge of this zone can provide some slightly steeper turns.

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Land Manager: USFS - San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District

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Skiing the gentle slope of the Van Horn Park meadows with the Elk Range in the background.
Skiing the gentle slope of the Van Horn Park me…
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This shot gives you an idea of the angle of this slope and the amazing view of the Maroon Bells it affords!
This shot gives you an idea of the angle of thi…
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Easy skinning makes this a great zone to lap over and over again.
Easy skinning makes this a great zone to lap ov…
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