Ouray County is concerned about parking congestion on Red Mountain Pass, anticipating an even bigger demand from backcountry users this winter.

Visitors flooded high country roads over the summer during the pandemic, and officials are anticipating a similar influx this winter from those seeking to socially distance and explore the outdoors.

But it’s too late to do anything this year to alleviate the parking situation, according to a discussion between county officials, representatives from the C...