Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

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Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

December 21, 2022, 04:20:42 pm

If you have never driven US550 between these towns, you can see what's it like. The downhill S turns start around 15:00. This is where I drop into 2nd gear. The final decent starts around 30:00. Get a fire in the hearth and some spiced tea and watch. The color of the sky looks painted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIWVxQNnITw

Re: Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

Reply #1 – December 21, 2022, 04:31:41 pm

The snowplow drivers that keep Hwy 550 open are some of the bravest out there.
Every once in awhile, one gets pushed over the mountain in an avalanche.

Re: Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

Reply #2 – December 21, 2022, 04:50:28 pm

Looks like that road is much better maintained than ours in the winter (not my video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTgCvBDZMnA

Re: Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

Reply #3 – December 22, 2022, 03:03:56 pm

Beautiful drive, Don. I’m curious as to how you filmed it. We never saw any camera shake when you were going over rough patches. The camera pitch did change ever so slightly from time to time. Hand held? If so, impressive! — Jon

Re: Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

Reply #4 – December 22, 2022, 07:20:03 pm

Quote from: HiLola - December 21, 2022, 04:50:28 pm

Looks like that road is much better maintained than ours in the winter (not my video):

Greg, is that a County road or private and the HOA pays to plow?
Just curious
Joel

Re: Silverton to Ouray in the Winter

Reply #5 – December 22, 2022, 07:56:24 pm

Hi Joel. Our roads are private and maintained by the CSD (Community Services District). They actually do a pretty good job considering there are over a hundred miles of road to plow. If only I could get them to do my driveway! 😉

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