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VAIL BACKCOUNTRY
LOCATION:  Central Colorado
HIKE STARTS:  Lionshead Gondola
HIKE ENDS:  Lionshead Gondola
TOTAL DISTANCE:  ~6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Ridge Route, Ptarmigan Loop, Cougar Ridge
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Light to Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  White River NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  We decided to do an overnight backpacking trip near the Vail ski resort to explore the White River National Forest in Summit County. Vail has a a gondola that is open in the summer months and it's much easier to access the higher elevations by catching a ride. We rode the gondola, then hiked a few miles into the Vail backcountry to set-up camp at 10,700 feet. The views from a large meadow near an exposed ridge were outstanding, especially at sunset.

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bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  July 21, 2000
bullet click to see a trip summary:  July 21, 2000
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  July 21, 2000* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
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