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Anyone driven from Vegas or Phoenix to Telluride?

JZ - 12-15-2020 at 07:01 PM

What's the most scenic route?


To Hell you ride?

AKgringo - 12-15-2020 at 08:10 PM

I did not make that up, I understand it was the old miner's assessment of the location.

I can't help with a route recommendation, it has been close to forty years since I skied there, and my trip started from Tahoe.

If you are at the ski village, you're going to be sleeping over 9,000 feet, and skiing as high as 13,000. The Plunge will test your sea level lungs and legs!

PaulW - 12-15-2020 at 08:43 PM

I have used this route several times.
Phx, 87N, 260E, 277N, I40E, 191N, 160E, 145N, Tell

mtgoat666 - 12-15-2020 at 09:32 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
What's the most scenic route?



this time of year, flying is better. each route would be miserable trip if driving and trying to stay on schedule through snow

shorty, you running out of money and trying to do trip on the cheap?

Lee - 12-15-2020 at 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
I have used this route several times.
Phx, 87N, 260E, 277N, I40E, 191N, 160E, 145N, Tell


x2

or, 17, 89, 160.

Advise you check weather in advance from Flagstaff beyond. Winter conditions.

If you take Paul's route, Meteor Crater is an hour West of Holbrook (Winslow).

JZ - 12-15-2020 at 10:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  

this time of year, flying is better. each route would be miserable trip if driving and trying to stay on schedule through snow

shorty, you running out of money and trying to do trip on the cheap?


Wife and daughter are flying.

Me, the boys, and doggie are driving.


AKgringo - 12-16-2020 at 07:45 AM

At least your dog is dressed for the weather. My girl has such short hair that mosquitos bite right through it and I can see the welts they leave!

Despite that, she loves snow, but hates rain.

pacificobob - 12-16-2020 at 08:13 AM

long hair dogs are all wrong for baja. I've spent hours removing stickers and crap from their coats.....not to mention dealing with hot weather.

mtgoat666 - 12-16-2020 at 08:23 AM

Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
long hair dogs are all wrong for baja. I've spent hours removing stickers and crap from their coats.....not to mention dealing with hot weather.


Looks like a puppy mill/breeder dog.

People buying dogs from breeders is wrong. Adopt from a shelter, or if in Baja, adopt a stray off the street. Buying dogs from breeders, puppy mills and pet stores is morally wrong on every level.

Adopt, don’t shop.


JZ - 12-16-2020 at 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
At least your dog is dressed for the weather. My girl has such short hair that mosquitos bite right through it and I can see the welts they leave!

Despite that, she loves snow, but hates rain.


His winter coat just grew in. Much longer now. I'll post a pic soon.