Travel5 Things to Do Before Driving in the Mountains This WinterHave your emergency pack ready and check your spare tire for damage, rust, and rot.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintWithout a little preparation, snowy road conditions can be a disaster waiting to happen. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service1/28/2024|Updated: 2/5/20240:00X 1By Evan Moore From The Charlotte ObserverFor many, winter is the perfect time to take a trip to the mountains.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles3 Soup Recipes That Are a Bright Spot as the Days Get ShorterDec 04, 2025Ask Angi: Do I Have Enough Insulation?Dec 03, 2025The Best Food Scene You Don’t Know About Is in Buffalo, New YorkDec 03, 2025New Holiday Movie Features the Off-Season Charms of Door County, WisconsinDec 02, 2025Related Topicsmountainsdriving