slomove Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Gert, Thinking about the Bear Tooth Highway got me itching to go drive it again. If the doc says its OK by then, I will head up that way with you from Erie. I might even go on to Utah as I have family there and usually make a summer visit. We'll see how it goes by then. Skip I really hope you get through this mess much quicker than you believe. But don't sweat it. As an unofficial tour you can join any time (or not) if you feel like it. You may have to sleep in our bath tub, though if the hotels rooms run out Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Bob, Yes, we've been to Leadville........ It was in September of '05, if I recall..... Should we warn Gert about inviting us on his Tour? Maybe if there are no Brits in V-8 Westfields aboard, we won't be set up for another gas station dust-up -- and if I'm driving, perhaps I'll be less inclined to deliver gratuitous obscene hand signals....! Ah, the stories... Alaskossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hmm...I'd even consider flying out to run "support" for part of this..... FWIW, think about a stop at Chico Hot Springs if you have time. Worth it, and the naturally heated pool would be welcome after a few hours in the Seven saddle. Beartooth was awesome in a minvan, I can't imagine what it would be like in a Se7en. Recon for 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 .....Recon for 2011? Well, that did cross my mind Maybe you can team up with Skip if his shoulder is still giving him trouble? Or you can fly to Vegas and rent this one to come along. Almost as good as a Seven...... http://www.dreamcarrentals.com/images/L-Ferrari-360.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well, that did cross my mind Maybe you can team up with Skip if his shoulder is still giving him trouble? Or you can fly to Vegas and rent this one to come along. Almost as good as a Seven...... At only $1050 a day it shouldn't add too much to the cost of the trip. :rofl: I did send Al an email suggesting that we team up for part of the tour in my luxo-barge Miata. When we do the Beartooth, I'd like to suggest several round trips up and down the mountain, its that good. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Al better start practicing being a good passenger :leaving: Although Mopho MADE me ask him to slow down too. I lasted a solid 8 minutes of awesome roads before starting to feel my food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 again, the Chief Joseph Highway out of Cody ( 7RO/296) is even better than the Beartooth pass route, don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Al better start practicing being a good passenger If it all works out, I plan to let him have some of the driving fun. :yesnod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Other than being a terrible passenger, I think I'm fairly good company!:jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Guess who's flying into Jackson Hole, WY on the 11th of July, then driving to Cody in support of the USA7eners, and then back to Jackson, WY on the 14th with them? Um, that would be me. Really looking forward to meeting up with some of the West Coast/Mountain posse...I'll be with Laura (and consequently be getting a rental car instead of riding shotgun in a Se7en), but without the kids for this trip. -Al "No Seven, No Problem" Navarro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Al, Really looking forward to meeting you on this "Rocky Mountain High" 7s tour -- assuming that I get my Caterham 7 S3 in Coloraqdo finished and shaken down by early July. Would you or your wife be up for some short stints riding shotgun with me during the tour?? (I have to add the caveat that I've got Tillet carbon/Kevlar seats, which are not for the (ahem) circumferentially challenged.... I even notice the beginning of a press fit if I haven't exercised faithfully for a few weeks....) Tom Meacham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 -- assuming that I get my Caterham 7 S3 in Colorado finished and shaken down by early July...... You can do it! 4 1/2 months to go! Guess who's flying into Jackson Hole, WY on the 11th of July, then driving to Cody in support of the USA7eners, and then back to Jackson, WY on the 14th with them? That is great! I am looking forward to meeting you there! When do you arrive in Jackson? Would you still be able to meet us in Riverton en route on the 11th to drive together the Wind River Canyon? Should be something like a 3-hour drive from Jackson. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looks like we have a Se7ens Mini-Meet going here. Anyone else want to join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Guys- I'm arriving in Jackson Hole at about 6 PM on the 11th, and figured I would just hightail it over to Cody that night...probably too late to catch up with you all that day...but looking forward to rendezvousing on the 12th, your "off day" in Cody (I assume we'll take in the charms of the Buffalo Bill Museum, etc.). I intentionally am not bringing the kids for maximum flexibility. Tom, I appreciate the offer...I had the composite Tilletts on my old car and look forward to a little seat time. I'll practice being a better passenger from now until then...:jester: Again, looking forward to meeting you all. -Al GERT: Care to revise your first post to include a running list of attendees and the legs they are in for? As Skip notes, maybe if we show that hey, there could be a half a dozen cars there...it would build some momentum for others to drop in on legs as they see fit. BTW, I just looked at your route map...I didn't realize we were going from Cody to Jackson the long way round...I'll be sure to get a car that can fit plenty of refreshments for you all at the rest stops. And of course, we are going through Yellowstone, which I just visited last year, so I can play tour guide if you'd like. With the open cars, things will be interesting if we encounter any buffalo or elk herds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Guys- I'm arriving in Jackson Hole at about 6 PM on the 11th, That would indeed be a bit late to meet at 9 pm in the middle of nowhere and still have another 3 hours to go.... Care to revise your first post to include a running list of attendees and the legs they are in for? As Skip notes, maybe if we show that hey, there could be a half a dozen cars there...it would build some momentum for others to drop in on legs as they see fit. I could do that but there seems to be a whole bit of uncertainty. Some of the folks who spoke up so far: Skip (if his health allows for it) Tom (if he gets his car finished) Bob (seems probable if he gets his car back together) Dave (not sure what his constraints are) Bill (have to check with him again if still interested) Lee (maybe a short piece close to Salt Lake City) Gert (barring any crazy emergency) Al (suppose pretty sure?) I am not aware of others who might come along. I could start a new thread just for the purpose of collecting names? I didn't realize we were going from Cody to Jackson the long way round. Well, that is the current plan. Can be changed of course but I thought the shorter route along Yellowstone Lake is not as interesting. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Skip (if his health allows for it) Health will only determine which car I drive, most likely the Miata as the doc says no Caterham for a year. Tom (if he gets his car finished) Jeff and I will be kicking his butt regularly to get that car on the road. Next time he comes down here from the frozen North we're going to chain him to the chassis until it is finished. :lol: Al: you are welcome to some left and/or right seat time in the Miata, not quite a Se7en but it won't have a problem keeping up with them. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Gert, My first post, but forgive me for skipping a self-intro. I'd like to chime in with some recommendations. If your itinerary of 2/2 still holds, I'd like to recommend that while you're in Steamboat, you visit Strawberry Park Hot Springs. It just outside of town (about 7 miles). I think it's the best hot springs in the state. Excellent setting, excellent facility, great water. The downside is that about 1/2 the trip from town is on a dirt road. Some of the curves get a little washboardy. If you take it slow you'll be fine. It's well worth the trouble. The city runs a shuttle up to the spings in ski season and may offer it during the summer months, so you may consider that. I also highly recommend The Shack for breakfast. The locals eat there and it's great. Right on the main drag. You look like you'll be staying in Hot Sulphur Springs. There a spa there too as you may know. Very nice, but not as cool as Strawberry Park. The last few miles into HSS is spectacular. The highway takes you through Byers Canyon and HSS is right on the east side of that. Have a great trip. It looks like a great route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hello Chaz, thanks for the great tips (anonymous or not...) While I can research a new route to pretty good detail nowadays on the web, such details about places to go are very valuable. 3 or 4 miles on washboard dirt roads, no problem. We have done worse before ;-) Cheers, Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 O.K., here is a minor change for the 13th of July: Based on Al Navarro's suggestion I will skip the return to Cody from the Beartooth Loop and instead drive Beartooth down and then up again and continue to Chico Hot Springs north of Yellowstone. The tour table is now as follows: http://www.usa7s.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=180&stc=1&d=1240000784 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You are going to love Chico Hot Springs. Natural hot springs and a 5 star restaurant housed in an old Montana ranch. I make it there pretty often. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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