> *"Those guys in Colorado don't have anything over us in the
> NW!  I took my worn out '85 up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
> this summer.  That's a 5200 foot climb from sea level in 17 miles."
>
> *
> *Not much of a comparison between starting at sea level and going
> only to 1 mile high, vs starting at over 8000' and going to over 14000'.
> Ask your engine what it's like to try and breathe at altitude. It's where
> the power is lost due to the loss of molecular density.*

Yeah, it's not like crossing the Continental Divide, but it's still a
workout.  My last trip to Hurricane Ridge I was able to hold 30 mph in 3rd
in my non-turbo diesel westy.

I too would love a "Pass With Care" sticker, also the Robert Waldmire
classic "Travel Farther - Slower".  Want to share an order?

Jonathan

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