Vasquez Ridge Approach

Get out to Vasquez Ridge for the chance of finding tree stashes days after a storm.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 488 m
- Descent
- 7 m
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Get out to Vasquez Ridge for the chance of finding tree stashes days after a storm.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
A determined uphill route that can grant descents through Parsenn Bowl, Eagle Wind, or The Cirque territories.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
An easier uphill route from Mary Jane, doubling as access into Parsenn Bowl.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
All-day uphill access for laps in Parsenn Bowl.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Skin up from Mary Jane base to unlock lots of terrain for resort ski touring.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
The skinning route for black diamond runs in Winter Park's Mary Jane Territory.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
A go-to uphill route with variations for difficulty, and good options for the downhill as well.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
Easy uphill route at Winter Park, taking green and blue trails to the top of Prospector lift.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
A steep forest of trees that take you out of bounds from Parry's Peak on Parsenn Bowl to Highway 40
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A slanted but fun trail directly under Panoramic Lift
Moderate Freeride Skiing
A steep tightly gladed area with small cliffs and unexpected obstacles
Severe Freeride Skiing
A large section of steep woods between Phantom Bridge and Railbender trails
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Awesome tree section with some opportunities for air
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Some of the most extreme tree skiing in Winter Park
Severe Freeride Skiing
Fun tree skiing with cliffs
Severe Freeride Skiing
One of the steepest, tightest, and most technical lines in Colorado
Extreme Freeride Skiing