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HWY 550, Colorado
Posted on 9/14/21 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 9/14/21 at 9:44 pm
Trying to figure out some winter travel plans, flying to Durango is pretty expensive from MSY...is it possible/realistic to fly into Montrose instead and drive the two hours south on 550 to Durango? That hwy looks a little treacherous during clear weather, wondering if it gets shut down frequently in the winter.
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Posted on 9/15/21 at 8:54 am to BlastOff
People ski Purgatory and Silverton all winter and get there somehow. Being a major Hwy, I’m sure it’s cleared quickly after a snow. With that being said, if you’re not comfortable driving on sketchy mountain roads, aren’t able to rent a decent vehicle, or on a strict timeline, you might run into problems.
In the mountains during winter, you can either get a smooth sunny ride or have to sleep in your car. You never know.
In the mountains during winter, you can either get a smooth sunny ride or have to sleep in your car. You never know.
Posted on 9/15/21 at 8:55 am to BlastOff
I would fly into ABQ… don’t risk flying into Montrose and there being a snow storm where they close one or all of the mountain passes between there and Durango
Posted on 9/15/21 at 3:54 pm to BlastOff
550 in winter would produce a pucker factor to a flat lander. Especially south toward Silverton you're on the outside with no guardrails...add snow/ice and its a NOPE for me baw.
Posted on 9/15/21 at 4:18 pm to BlastOff
I just flew Durango to Baton Rouge one way. Was cheaper than to MSY.
This was mid August
This was mid August
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