Definitely watch out for the heaves 20 or so miles out of GC. Reminds us of traveling through the Yukon and Alaska.
FYI starting in the spring Hwy 50 halfway between Montrose and Gunnison will be shutdown daily for major construction at the LIttle Blue Creek Canyon. Hwy 50 will be open only for 2 hours in the early morning, an hour at noon, and 2 hours in the evening. It is planned to be open all weekend. Best to plan a different route for the next couple of years.
https://www.gunnisontimes.com/content/little-blue-ck-canyon-closure-slated-2020-0