GOOD OLE TRIP PLAN ?

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  1. Jan 21, 2016 #1
    J.S.

    J.S. Medium Load Member

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    I appreciated the advice I got last time and would like to hear some thoughts on a trip I'm taking tomorrow. My load is from Nebraska near 80 to the Anaheim area having plenty of time. I'll be ready to drive around 1pm cst loaded between 70-77k. I can either go Cheyenne, Denver, or some state hwys to get to I25. I've been though Denver this year with a story as long as anything I could think of.....snow, night, chaining for the 1st time while it went from day to night, no bungees, almost loosin chains, chains wrapped inside drives, the list goes & went on, so at least I know what to expect that way. Alternatively Cheyenne. Any experience with grades, how many, highest percentage? Chance of snow? Any and all thoughts welcome.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2016 #2
    Cranky Yankee

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    well one end of NE is different from the other end by 450 miles
    but if you can chain just go 80 to 15
    you can't always worry about weather 2-3 days in advance
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2016 #3
    Lepton1

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    MyRadar app shows clear sailing, other than some wind, all across I-80. If I were in your shoes I'd run across Wyoming to I-15, then all the way to LA.

    Your only big hill will be Parley, from Park City to Salt Lake. The hills across Wyoming aren't bad unless there's a blizzard. Be patient on Parley. Cajon Pass isn't bad if you avoid rush hour in the morning.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2016 #4
    J.S.

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    so the Denver rte is more mountainous?
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2016 #5
    Lepton1

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    Absolutely. Don't run that way unless Wyoming is shut down.

    While I-80 is longer by about 80 miles, it's MUCH faster.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2016 #6
    J.S.

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    Wow. So again my nightmare coulda been avoided. Thx
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2016 #7
    Lepton1

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    Wait... what!?

    You ran I-70?

    Oh well, it's always nice to say you did.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2016 #8
    J.S.

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    During the winter no less. Having never chained no less. At night no less. I'm still kickin myself and this was months ago.
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2016 #9
    Lepton1

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    Expect to chain. Chains may not be required, but really take care and slow down as you approach the west end of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Mountains make their own weather, and you may find yourself entering a blizzard.
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2016 #10
    akfisher

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    Watch for those crazy Fed Ex guys in WY driving like 90 on Ice pulling doubles SMH
     
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