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Vasquez Saddle

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Ascent

-789' -240 m

Descent

39%

Avg Slope (21°)

50%

Max Slope (27°)

12,013' 3,662 m

High

11,225' 3,421 m

Low

Shared By Gunks Jesse

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Avalanche risk for Oct 15, 2018: Extreme

Avoid all avalanche terrain. Natural and human-triggered avalanches certain.

Full forecast for CAIC: Front Range — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A gentle lower angle bowl with good turns.”

— Gunks Jesse
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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From the trailhead, follow the Jones Pass West Fork Bowl Ascent. The Vasquez Saddle is on your right between Vasquez Peak and Peak 12,666. Veer off the skin track and boot pack or skin up to the ridge line of the saddle. Pick your line and enjoy nice low angle skiing back to the skin track.

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