I'm contemplating taking the Beartooth hiway into Yellowstone in a 40 ft DP towing a CRV. Any issues anyone can think of?

We did it in the other direction and were fine, but be prepared for a very long climb right off the bat: about five miles, during which you gain several thousand feet. The switchbacks are long, though, so it didn't seem that bad on the descent. The road is pretty wide and there are shoulders and guardrails. It is a very beautiful drive and you will be glad you did it! The speed limit is around 35, and everyone seems to pay attention to that, which helps, especially on the turns where visibility is limited.

PS/I watched a video of someone's drive on YouTube ahead of time, which helped me to relax during the actual drive...

If you have any breathing issues, think about it long and hard before you go up there. It tops out at nearly 11,000 feet.The last time we went up there, I began having breathing distress at about the 9,000 foot level, and by the time we got to the top, well, let's just say my wife, the nurse, was VERY unhappy with my insistence that I could make it!COPD and Beartooth Pass are not a good mix! I won't be going back.By the way, the Pass is currently closed on the Wyoming side due to snow. While it will likely reopen, it could close again any time at this time of year, and no one knows when the closure will be for the remainder of the winter!Here is the current news url:http://www.ktvq.com/story/33015707/beartooth-pass-closes-on-wyoming-side?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Q2_News

Mowermech, I'm still in Billings, we plan on heading out tomorrow AM. I don't have any breathing issues yet but who knows, I may find out tomorrow that I do.Thanks for the caution and the weather update. I'll check it again first thing before we leave. If all else fails we can head south on 120 and hopefully get through. We're at the Walmart in Laurel, we had planned on going on to Red Lodge, but I think it's best to wait.Polly Sue - I hate the spell corrector on my cell phone. I did spell your name correctly but the darn phone fixed it for me

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polly_sue
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Sep 05, 2016
PS/I watched a video of someone's drive on YouTube ahead of time, which helped me to relax during the actual drive...
polly_sue
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Sep 05, 2016
We did it in the other direction and were fine, but be prepared for a very long climb right off the bat: about five miles, during which you gain several thousand feet. The switchbacks are long, though, so it didn't seem that bad on the descent. The road is pretty wide and there are shoulders and guardrails. It is a very beautiful drive and you will be glad you did it! The speed limit is around 35, and everyone seems to pay attention to that, which helps, especially on the turns where visibility is limited.

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