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Vail,
Colorado Driving Conditions & Travel Tips
Vail Ski Resort - Current Driving
Conditions - Be In The Know.
Vail Driving Tips & Travel Information
On the road to Vail, Colorado!
No matter where you're coming from, driving to Vail is filled with
fantastic panoramic views of the towering Rocky Mountains. Here
you will be mesmerized by the beauty of Vail, Colorado and the
Vail Ski Resort. Take in the mountains, clean air, blue skies,
and did we mention snow? Yes, that's right, Vail gets snow, a lot
of it! Along with the famed skiing conditions at the Vail
Resort Ski Area, the roads
around the
Vail Valley can
get slick and tricky. Here are some tips for your winter travel
in Vail,
Colorado.
- Always keep the top half of your gas tank full.
It can give you better traction and gives you a bigger margin of
error if you get stuck and have to keep the engine running periodically
to keep warm.
- If you are stuck in a serious storm do not leave
your car. Run the engine periodically and wait for help.
- Carry blankets, water, a flashlight, a shovel,
some nutrition bars or even candy bars for sustenance. Winterize
your vehicle's safety kit by including extra blankets, sand to
help gain traction in the event you become stuck on ice or snow,
jumper cables, an ice scraper and lock de-icer.
- Remember that 4-wheel drive does not mean 4-wheel
stop. A 4-wheel drive vehicle will not stop any better in icy conditions.
- Be sure of your route. Don't go exploring in
the back-country without some local knowledge, especially during
a storm or when one is bearing down anywhere near your location.
The weather can change quickly and violently in the Rocky Mountains
and not necessarily only in the heart of winter.
- Be sure you have good tires. The Colorado State
Patrol recommends at least 1/8 of an inch tread depth. All season
radials on a front-wheel-drive passenger vehicle are adequate for
most situations. Snow tires on most rear wheel drive vehicles are
usually adequate. Chain restrictions in Colorado are most often
put into effect for commercial vehicles (semi-trailer trucks) and
do not usually affect passenger vehicles.
- In poor visibility or even whiteout conditions,
don't drive faster than you can see ahead. High speeds in poor
or no visibility can lead to large chain reaction accidents. Remember
you can't see around mountain curves and corners either.
- All these tips will help in keeping you safe
and comfortable on your trip to Vail,
Colorado. Be responsible when driving in Colorado's
rugged mountains. Enjoy your Vail
Valley Vacation!
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