> *"Those guys in Colorado don't have anything over us in the > NW! I took my worn out '85 up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park > this summer. That's a 5200 foot climb from sea level in 17 miles." > > * > *Not much of a comparison between starting at sea level and going > only to 1 mile high, vs starting at over 8000' and going to over 14000'. > Ask your engine what it's like to try and breathe at altitude. It's where > the power is lost due to the loss of molecular density.*
Yeah, it's not like crossing the Continental Divide, but it's still a workout. My last trip to Hurricane Ridge I was able to hold 30 mph in 3rd in my non-turbo diesel westy. I too would love a "Pass With Care" sticker, also the Robert Waldmire classic "Travel Farther - Slower". Want to share an order? Jonathan bluehighwayvanagon.blogspot.com |
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