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Permalink Reply by Gary on -
I plan to go and follow the same route I took last year.
I went thru Pilot Rock, OR to Burns, OR then into NV thru Winnemucca, to Battle Mountain, and spent the first night in Austin. I went thru snow and lots of rain, the town of Burns was surrounded by water. I woke up with an inch or two of snow in Austin. It was a long ride the first day, but it made for a short drive to LV. From Austin I went thru round Mountain, to Tonopah, to Scotty's Junction, to Indian Spring then on to LV. Last year's event was in May, this year it is in June, so the weather should be better.
The Vegas group puts on a great event with many top notch vendors. If you can I would strongly recommend it!
Gary
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Permalink Reply by John Friend on -
Cool Gary as things get closer I will keep in contact
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Permalink Reply by John Friend on
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Gray, the mileage is almost the same as the Idaho route but 2 hours longer. Now I know the area through Oregon can be can not be reflective of map quest times I take it the same apply through the Nevada section? I can't see that route of yours taking 17 hrs? any input?
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Permalink Reply by Gary on
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Well, as you know:
1-computers are not always right,
2-it depends how you drive (as well as what you drive),
3-it depends if you want to stay on the interstate, or take the road less travelled.
I took the Idaho/Jack Pot, NV route the previous year and it was pretty much a straight drive, not necessarily a "Mini" drive. l truly enjoyed the other route much more and the seat time if longer was not noticeable. The drive from here to Burns, OR was GREAT. Also, not going the conventional route meant even less traffic (traffic... haha). I recommend a drive down to Burns or even just part of the way to Burns to get a hint of what I am saying, very good roads and beautiful view points.
Happy New Year John!!
Gary
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Permalink Reply by John Friend on
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I know eastern Oregon very well, a beautiful part of Oregon. It is a long time since I had been to that part of Nevada I take it the roads have improved.
Happy New Year
John
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Permalink Reply by Gary on
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Well that I don't know, as it was my first time on them, they probably for the most part the same as the way thru Jackpot, NV to LV. The exception might be the road into and out of Austin, NV, but you need to remember I did not have a co-driver or any other Mini's with me to tell me the road was this or that. As you know when you are in a zone and on runflats you get bounced around a little (and sometimes a lot).
This year I will have my new Michelin Pilot Super Sport's under me...I can not wait to try non-runflats on my Mini.....I hear it's a wonderful experience!!
Gary
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Permalink Reply by John Friend on
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You will love them, I am running DWS's. You should also feel like your Mini went on a diet. I also understand being in the zone and time flying.
I hope we can make this, it depends on if I wantt to pull the triger on a new couple or wait for the new engine.
John
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Permalink Reply by John Friend on
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Okay it looks like this is going to happen for us if things come together right.
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