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| "Mountain Directory" [message #336841] |
Sat, 08 September 2018 18:32  |
Deb
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Has anyone ever seen this &/or used it? Looks like it could be useful. Found it while researching highways and elevation grades for my up-coming run down into Oregon. https://www.mountaindirectory.com/coverage-area-west/
I am thinking I will give it a shot. It is downloadable onto the iPad so would be useful in the areas with no cell service.
Deb McWade
Logan Lake, BC, CAN
GMC Alumnus
It's Bigger on the Inside!
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| Re: "Mountain Directory" [message #336847 is a reply to message #336841] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 06:28  |
LNelson
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Back in my "busnut" days, we carried those and they are very helpful.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: "Mountain Directory" [message #336853 is a reply to message #336841] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 10:49 |
Deb
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Larry, Matt - Thanks. I have downloaded both East & West. Nice to have them on the iPad rather than hard copy.
Would be nice to have a Canadian equivalent. We have some "interesting" grades here in BC & Alberta. Of course, now I know about some of them, having hit a lot of the big ones along the Crowsnest Highway on the way home from my summer run back east.
Looks like there is only one major spot of concern on this trip to Joseph. That's encouraging. Of course, I haven't decided what route, or how long I will take to return home. Might extend it a bit since it's the last run of the season. The maps could come in handy.
Deb McWade
Logan Lake, BC, CAN
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| Re: [GMCnet] "Mountain Directory" [message #336854 is a reply to message #336853] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 11:18 |
Rob
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How about Cache Creek to Lillooet?!? I did that in my GMC 4 or 5 years ago and I won't do it again!
It was a few days after losing a front brake flex line near the Coquihalla... An interesting trip.
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> On Sep 9, 2018, at 8:49 AM, Deb McWade via Gmclist wrote:
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> Larry, Matt - Thanks. I have downloaded both East & West. Nice to have them on the iPad rather than hard copy.
> Would be nice to have a Canadian equivalent. We have some "interesting" grades here in BC & Alberta. Of course, now I know about some of them,
> having hit a lot of the big ones along the Crowsnest Highway on the way home from my summer run back east.
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> Looks like there is only one major spot of concern on this trip to Joseph. That's encouraging. Of course, I haven't decided what route, or how long
> I will take to return home. Might extend it a bit since it's the last run of the season. The maps could come in handy.
> --
> Deb McWade
> Logan Lake, BC, CAN
> "Li'l Sister"
> '77 Kingsley, 403, EBL EFI;
> TZE167V101404
> It's Bigger on the Inside!
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| Re: [GMCnet] "Mountain Directory" [message #336856 is a reply to message #336855] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 12:18 |
James Hupy
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Dwayne Jacobson took us over the northern route to Whistler. 23 miles of
18%, yes, that is EIGHTEEN PERCENT grades. Low gear, foot to the tie rods,
lots of curves, then steep downhills. All of the brakes were smoking.
Haven't seen anything in the USA that compares to that. Cabbage Hill, near
Pendleton, Oregon is only 6 - 7%. That is on 84, on the way to LaGrande.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sun, Sep 9, 2018, 9:53 AM Deb McWade via Gmclist
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> Rob wrote on Sun, 09 September 2018 09:18
>> How about Cache Creek to Lillooet?!? I did that in my GMC 4 or 5 years
> ago and I won't do it again!
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>> It was a few days after losing a front brake flex line near the
> Coquihalla... An interesting trip.
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>> Rob
>> Victoria, BC
>> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
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> Sounds like "fun" 8o Haven't hit that stretch yet. So far, I have only
> travelled east. Seems to me last summer that stretch was closed off or
> seriously detoured for much of the season due to construction (rockslides)
> or fires. Making it likely even worse! Maybe next year :)
> --
> Deb McWade
> Logan Lake, BC, CAN
> "Li'l Sister"
> '77 Kingsley, 403, EBL EFI;
> TZE167V101404
> It's Bigger on the Inside!
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| Re: [GMCnet] "Mountain Directory" [message #336857 is a reply to message #336856] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 12:33 |
Deb
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James Hupy wrote on Sun, 09 September 2018 10:18Dwayne Jacobson took us over the northern route to Whistler. 23 miles of
18%, yes, that is EIGHTEEN PERCENT grades. Low gear, foot to the tie rods,
lots of curves, then steep downhills. All of the brakes were smoking.
Haven't seen anything in the USA that compares to that. Cabbage Hill, near
Pendleton, Oregon is only 6 - 7%. That is on 84, on the way to LaGrande.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
OMG I had enough fun doing the Kootenay Pass at 20 km of 8% grade. I think I will pass on the 99 to Whistler! I don't need that much excitement in my life. I will live vicariously through your recounting of the tale 
Deb McWade
Logan Lake, BC, CAN
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| Re: [GMCnet] "Mountain Directory" [message #336858 is a reply to message #336856] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 12:46 |
Rob
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Yep - that's the place!
The warning signs on the highway got larger and Larger and LARGER as you descended the hill.
I met Dwayne a couple of times before he passed away and had been looking forward to getting to know him. I was really trying to figure out how we could join the Alaska Rally in 2016...
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> On Sep 9, 2018, at 10:18 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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> Dwayne Jacobson took us over the northern route to Whistler. 23 miles of
> 18%, yes, that is EIGHTEEN PERCENT grades. Low gear, foot to the tie rods,
> lots of curves, then steep downhills. All of the brakes were smoking.
> Haven't seen anything in the USA that compares to that. Cabbage Hill, near
> Pendleton, Oregon is only 6 - 7%. That is on 84, on the way to LaGrande.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] "Mountain Directory" [message #336859 is a reply to message #336858] |
Sun, 09 September 2018 12:56 |
James Hupy
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Yes, he was best man at my wedding, and my brother from another mother.
They went with us on our honeymoon to Cabo and treated us to their condo
for a wedding present. Sure miss him, a lot. He was a special guy.
Jim Hupy
On Sun, Sep 9, 2018, 10:47 AM Rob wrote:
> Yep - that's the place!
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> The warning signs on the highway got larger and Larger and LARGER as you
> descended the hill.
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> I met Dwayne a couple of times before he passed away and had been looking
> forward to getting to know him. I was really trying to figure out how we
> could join the Alaska Rally in 2016...
>
> Rob
> Victoria, BC
> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
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>> On Sep 9, 2018, at 10:18 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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>> Dwayne Jacobson took us over the northern route to Whistler. 23 miles of
>> 18%, yes, that is EIGHTEEN PERCENT grades. Low gear, foot to the tie
> rods,
>> lots of curves, then steep downhills. All of the brakes were smoking.
>> Haven't seen anything in the USA that compares to that. Cabbage Hill,
> near
>> Pendleton, Oregon is only 6 - 7%. That is on 84, on the way to LaGrande.
>> Jim Hupy
>> Salem, Or
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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Haven't hit that stretch yet. So far, I have only travelled east. Seems to me last summer that stretch was closed off or seriously detoured for much of the season due to construction (rockslides) or fires. Making it likely even worse! Maybe next year 