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 ArticlesWhere Americans Want to Travel in 2026 Is ‘Not so Obvious,’ Says SkyscannerNov 14, 2025Lake Tahoe Resort Ranked Among Best in World. What Makes It a Top Place to Stay?Nov 14, 20255 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026Nov 13, 2025Feeling Right at Home in ScotlandNov 12, 2025Related Topicsmountainsdriving