HWY 20 in Oregon

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Longbow, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. Jan 25, 2009 #1
    Longbow

    Longbow Medium Load Member

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    I have a load from Willows Ca to Boise with a stop in Fruitland, Id. Donner has the chain law up but I could run thru Oregon up to Bend then over 20 to Fruitland. It's actually a little shorter that way but once I get to Bend it will be new roads for me. Good idea or not?
     
    Longbow, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. Jan 26, 2009 #2
    CommDriver

    CommDriver Road Train Member

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    I usually don't go up there in the Winter, but I really don't like driving across 20. It's a real slog, winding roads, steep, little towns. I can't imagine what it would be like in deep snow. Sorry this is kind of late. Let us know if you made it out alive.
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2009 #3
    Native Dancer

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    Very little snow over there. You are in desert east of Bend.
     
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  5. Jan 26, 2009 #4
    Working Class Patriot

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    Just not Donner, if you run up through Shasta you'll need to chain-up if it calls for it and running the 97 will get you into snow too.
    Snow, either get used to it or drive S/O the 40...it's a fact of driving.
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 26, 2009
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