Highway Driving Conditions:
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From Denver:
From Denver International Airport, take interstate 70 west, exit to highway 470 west, highway 285 south to Fairplay then Poncha Springs, highway 50 west to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.

From Colorado Springs:

Take highway 24 west to highway 285, highway 285 south to Poncha Springs, highway 50 west to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.

From Montrose:

Take highway 50 east to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.

From Texas And Oklahoma:

Take interstate 25 north through Trinidad to Walsenburg, highway 160 west to Alamosa, highway 285 north to Saguache, highway 114 north to highway 50, highway 50 west to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.

From Arizona – Phoenix:

Take interstate 17 to Flagstaff, north on highway 89, highway 160 to Cortez, north on highway 145, highway 62 to Ridgway, highway 550 north to Montrose, highway 50 east to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.

What if there is a Blizzard or Huge Snow Storm? Lifestylez suggests you check the weather reports prior to departing for Colorado…if www.weather.com is predicting a “huge” snowstorm to hit the Highways on the day of your driving/traveling expedition…we then suggest you leave a day or two early to avoid the storm….it is easier to get to Colorado early and check into a cheap hotel outside of town VS. driving through a huge storm….if you happen to be be driving through a storm, if you are not comfortable in the conditions…pull over in the closest town and rent a Hotel room….get a good nights sleep and wait for the storm to blow over!! Better Safe than Sorry!!

Warning: Do Not Take HWY 70 through Denver up toward Frisco!! HWY 24 along with Cottonwood pass is often Closed in the Winter….you will end up having to drive all the way around the mountains through Grand Junction adding another 6-8 hours to your drive!!

Driving your personal automobile?
You will need to prepare your vehicle with the appropriate equipment. The roads to Aspen are well maintained and easily accessible via major State Highways. Lifestylez recommends car pooling with good tunes and enjoyable friends.

Driving Tips:

• Carry Snow chains
• Maps
• Warm Blankets
• Flashlights
• Spare Tire
• Cell Phone
• Credit Card for Emergencies
• First Aid Kit
• Jumper Cables
• Road Kit optional
• Inform someone of your travel course, departure time and estimated arrival time.
• Call that person when you have arrived at your destination for safety measures and peace of mind. Please rotate drivers or stop to rest when you feel drowsy to avoid any accidents. Avoid isolated rest stops.

Road trips are a blast as long as you take responsibility not only for the safety of yourself.

So grab your Music and ride along on a Fantastic Voyage to Aspen, Colorado.