re: Best way to get from Denver airport to Vail?

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It absolutely can be, and on days when it's bright and sunny in Denver and Boulder. It's called an upslope storm, Gulf moisture is pulled up into the higher elevations and it snows like a sonofabitch up there. Good for the skiing, bad for the driving. I've had to get out and push against the side of the car to keep it from sliding into the concrete barrier dividing the interstate - the road is sloped enough that it's a problem when the road is really slick. People who've flown in a few times and rented a car with no problems really don't know the whole story.

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My dad and I used to drive from BR to Keystone every winter for a week long trip, and back in 2007 we hit a horrible storm in Hays, Kansas. It was terrifying on flat land, you literally couldn’t see the centerline or shoulder, and were too scared too pull off the road in fear someone might hit you. They ended up closing down the interstate and we had to spend 2 nights in some middle of nowhere Kansas town.

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Ive driven that route many times with 2wd. If it is snowing to any measurable level, the OP would not be driving anyways given his lack of experience in driving as I read his post. So, point being if chain law is in effect, I dont think he would be driving.

I drive that route in 2WD all the time too… in summer.

If we’re making assumptions based on the OP, he’s going to Vail for a week. I doubt he’s worried about a few nickels on the rental. If he has no experience driving in snow what’s the benefit of getting a less capable vehicle.

I gave you another downvote

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Ive driven that route many times with 2wd. If it is snowing to any measurable level, the OP would not be driving anyways given his lack of experience in driving as I read his post.

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Right. ok.

I read you as encouraging the OP to just do it with 2wd even with bad conditions.