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'course, if you run into a big storm you might have to wait it out a while until the plows get the road clear.
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I'm planning on skiing a couple of days next week in Vail. So just for the heck of it, I mapquested driving. 1400+ miles and an estimate of 20 hours drive time each way.
Nice trip - through Idaho and Utah. My only concern is a friend who grew up in Salt Lake cautioned me about doing that drive this time of year. He claims: "snow is highly likely - and you'd be driving a good part of the time on fairly isolated highways at mountain elevations - particularly from Salt Lake to Grand Junction Co."
So looks like I'll fly. Too bad as the route is one I've never done. But with 2 days of skiing, driving for a total of 4 days (plus a day of delay due to weather?) is singularly unappealing.
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It has been snowing almost every day here in the Colorado mountains. But it sounds like a fun trip if you don't get worn out.
Check out road conditions at
http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
Unless you venture off the beaten path the freeways are not isolated. They carry a lot of traffic and are patrolled. (Think not? Just try speeding...)
The freeways are generally kept plowed and possibly even sanded/salted. As long as you have proper snow tires, real snow tires, and maybe just in case suitable set of chains/cables, there should be no problem.
'course, if you run into a big storm you might have to wait it out a while until the plows get the road clear. If you hole up at a truck stop -- highly recommended if you can't make it to a hotel/motel -- when you hear the big rigs start to head out the road's about ready for you. Let the trucks roll an hour or two or so and they'll make a nice path for you to follow.
Unless MapQuest took the weather into account though, your average speed will be rather low. Even in good weather one has to be really, ummm, focused to average something near the posted limit.
If you venture out of course you must be sure the car is in tip top road worthiness condition. A slow tire leak, wobbly steering, a bit of a coolant drip is not what you want to hit the road with, even in good weather.
When I hit the road I carry a good portable battery powered CB radio.
Also, if you want swing by Walmart before you leave and pick up a inexpensive cell phone that you buy time/minutes for. Get one that has a different carrier that your cell phone so you increase your chances of having a cell signal out on the open highway should you break down and need to call for help. You of course must belong to a good auto club.
A winter road trip can be fun as long as one is flexible should the weather be uncooperative and it can be.
