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Old 07-08-2014, 05:52 PM   #15
Shin Pad
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Originally Posted by troutman View Post
Calgary to Idaho Falls could be real dicey in December. You have to go over a high pass between Butte MT and Idaho. Day 1 is a really long drive, in good conditions (1100 km). Idaho Falls to Reno is another 1000 km.

Idaho Falls to Reno/Tahoe to San Fran is more direct. Las Vegas is quite a bit further South. Could encounter bad conditions again crossing from Nevada to Cali.
Make sure you keep track of the weather conditions for Helena and Butte before you go down. You don't want to hit that area if there is a blizzard forcast. It is a long drive to Idaho Falls - we normally leave at 6:00 am and we are in Idaho Falls for supper. We usually continue further south, down to Salt Lake City and spend the first night there.
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