Casey Akin Wrote:
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> As someone who has made the trip from Antonito to
> Osier via back roads many times, It is
> challenging. The first problem previously stated
> is vehicle damage. Lots of sage brush, sharp
> rocks, etc... The roads get very bumpy, and there
> are at least two spots you have to cross the
> tracks. One is at a 45 degree angle, up hill, with
> about a 6 foot drop on one side (at Whiplash).
> Good ground clearance is almost mandatory. I have
> done it in a two wheel drive pickup and suv, but
> it is not recommended, and if it has rained (or
> snowed) recently you will get stuck. Also, if that
> is not enough, there are a couple spots where the
> road disappears! You can easily get lost if your
> not careful. A satellite GPS is recommended.
>
> After all that, pretty much the only thing you
> gain is Whiplash (both the location and the pain),
> and a couple shots between it and Big Horn...
>
> If you have never done it, and have the
> capability, its entertaining. I would study google
> maps, or another satellite imaging map well before
> making the trip. When you are out there live, it
> goes quick and is stressful. There is not much
> time to stop and figure out where you got
> lost....
>
> The first time we did it, I made a hand drawn map
> off of some b&w satellite images. Took me about a
> week. And, we still got lost once or twice....
>
> Casey Akin
Wasn't it you and your bother who got stuck on the tracks at Whiplash Crossing, and the crew of the train had to help you get free??? That was kinda legendary I think!!
Greg