Big Fat Mega Road Trip!

[phm14]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

I don't have any waypoints to contribute, but this looks like a great way to enjoy a new car! I hope you'll post lots of pictures from your journey - not just of the FRS but of the biking and scenery and such!

If you'd like to see 'em, I'll post 'em.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Like I said in the other thread if you are coming up to Vancouver let go for a drive and meet with the other local guys. Finally a Red car in the sea od Blue currently.

Thanks Jay-PM sent.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by the_3d_man

Cut over to 25 by going through the NE corner of New Mexico by going through Dumas and Dalhart in TX.
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=A...,2,3,4&t=m&z=7

Also, consider taking a little extra time to go through the western peninsula of Washington and enjoy the Olympic National Park region, then take a ferry from Port Angeles over to Victoria (a beautiful city) and enjoy some of the beautiful roads on Vancouver Island (the big island that Victoria is on).

That looks awesome. Will be seeking twisties on & off road

[phm14]

Originally Posted by djjd42

Be sure to save some time to ride the north shore before and/or after you head to Whistler. Cypress, Fromme, and Seymour all offer awesome rides that differ from one another as well as from the trails up at Whistler. I recommend a day for each of those three, but if you were limited on time you could skip the one least suited to your riding style and/or could ride two on the same day (likely Fromme and Seymour.)

Your right. We'll be too close not to hit the World Famous Shore. Done!

[phm14]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

If you can get it along your route, Mount Zion and Monument Valley are must see's Also great canyon roads

Sounds like that may tie in well with the Grand Canyon.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by wallace03

swing by and pick me up. i promise i wont murder you, and sell your organs.

Good to know...

Originally Posted by adamturbo

be sure to have travelers insurance . the cost of medical if you get hurt isnt cheap.
That's a good idea-on my list.
and if you like big jumps and drops and are an experianced rider you must hit up dirt merchant, a line, and definatly ride the upper lift. Enjoy whistler, youll love it.

Cool. I usually hit ~ 90% of knarl. Some of the waterfalls & huge drops I've seen are insane...

Originally Posted by djjd42

THIS. There are people that go to Whistler and completely miss Garbo. I'm more of a techy rider (A Line is simply a way for me to reach (forgive misremembered trail names... It's been a while since I've been up there) Hornet, Old School, the GLC drops etc. ) and even I really dig Freight Train and company.

Don't worry, I always make it to the top.

[phm14]

Thanks everyone for all the positive comments and great suggestions. Keep 'em comin'. I'll make lots of stops along the way to take pics & stretch, so I'll post some up. Feeling very fortunate to have the time & means to be making this trip, especially in such a fun car. This would be impossible in my S2K or MX-5-no room for bike/gear.

[phm14]

Well, got back a few weeks ago & have been swamped ever since. Haven't had time to go through all the pics, but here's on of the route. Racked up ~6200 miles on the 86 & enjoyed every mile.

[Stu baru]

Swing farther North before going west and see Yellowstone, Tetons, even Glacier if you can. Remember to take a different route home to catch everything you gave up to see the stuff you chose on the way up. Have fun and stay safe, sounds like an awesome trip.

[FBaxteR-S]

Originally Posted by Stu baru

Swing farther North before going west and see Yellowstone, Tetons, even Glacier if you can. Remember to take a different route home to catch everything you gave up to see the stuff you chose on the way up. Have fun and stay safe, sounds like an awesome trip.

Little late.

[Stu baru]

Doh! RIF...

[hotaka]

Originally Posted by phm14

Well, got back a few weeks ago & have been swamped ever since. Haven't had time to go through all the pics, but here's on of the route. Racked up ~6200 miles on the 86 & enjoyed every mile.

Awwww didn't see the thread early enough. I know Washington very well and I would have suggested you to pass through eastern WA:

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=O...,3,4,6&t=m&z=8

There's about 4 nice paths near lewiston, and one by grand coulee dam. I am telling you, these are the only nice roads in WA. The routes are shown a bit messy, but you get the idea. Cloverland and grand coulee dam are best.

[wallace03]

Originally Posted by phm14

Well, got back a few weeks ago & have been swamped ever since. Haven't had time to go through all the pics, but here's on of the route. Racked up ~6200 miles on the 86 & enjoyed every mile.

which route was better? was the pacific coast hwy really worth it? i plan on doing almost the exact route next year.

[Snozzberries]

Ah, I didn't see this thread either. I live in Reno, NV & Truckee, CA know some good roads. Also would have recommended a road outside of SLC that I took on my trip with my 86 that was awesome.