Re: [ihc] new travelall

[william cunningham <slypigs@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

ken.dunnington wrote:

>   Then 26
> to Riverton,
Where you were only 24 miles away from Lander and me.

> I've been through all these areas before put stringing them all
> together was very nice.  I just wish I had had time to stop off at my
> "spot" in the Great Divide Basin.  But time and the lack of vehicle
> prep kept me on 287.
If you care to share I am interestd in your "spot", I spend a lot of 
time in the basin and red desert.


> That 9% grade on the 235 cutoff was where she was working hard in 2nd
> gear.  And the rest of 135 was into a strong headwind.
135 aka Sand draw road is noted for its steep pitch and and strong 
headwinds no matter which direction you are going;-) I love the view 
from the top of Beaver rim.


>  Sections of
> 287 and I80 with a tailwind I got 'er up to ~68 mph but things were
> feeling a bit frantic so I only did that for a moment.  55-60 mph is
> this TA's sweet spot, but I did 50 mph alot due to not wanting to
> overtax a new to me vehicle with all the new to me sounds, etc.
Sounds like great trip and rig, enjoy.
Willy

> Ken