1. The “Gauntlet”: I-70 (The Mountain Corridor)
This isn’t just a highway; it is a weather system. The descent from the Continental Divide is a brake-burning nightmare.
The Danger Zone:
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- The “Floyd Hill” Pinch: The area near Floyd Hill (Exit 244) is legendary. Traffic screams downhill at 75 mph only to hit a sharp curve that often freezes in the shade. It is a magnet for pileups.
- The Eisenhower Tunnel: Entering at 11,000 feet means you might drive in on dry…