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Vasquez Saddle

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  3. Northwest Rockies
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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

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Shared By Gunks Jesse

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Avalanche risk for Mar 23, 2019: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

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

Avy tweets from @CAICfrontrange

“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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