If you are heading into Durango and have never driven in the Rockies this is a poor time to head out. You are about to get in over your head!! Colorado does not use many guardrails in their highway design. You will be amazed at the lack of them!!! Elevation plays a big role in snow and ice. I would leave the trailer at home for sure and take a set of tire chains. The Rockies are beautiful but can be deadly. Go on youtube and dial up Million Dollar Highway. The section just before coming into Ouray is absolutely unbelievable. The monument to the snow plow drivers who have paid the ultimate price for keeping this road open should tell you all you need to know!!
