Mountain Highways · Ron Haidenger
Prepare for the mountains ahead.
Driving Mountain Highways brings together practical mountain driving guidance and a detailed look at routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Written for drivers of all kinds, with extra attention to the challenges of driving or towing an RV.
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Inside the book
Driving guidance and route planning in one guide.
From understanding a grade warning sign to comparing roads across Western Canada, the book helps you anticipate the terrain and prepare for the journey.
Part 1: Mountain driving
Road grades and warning signs, climbing and descending steep hills, gear selection, engine and brake heat, traction, seasonal driving conditions, vehicle preparation and emergency supplies. It also introduces resources for comparing routes and elevations.
Part 2: BC and Alberta routes
Route descriptions, maps, elevation and grade charts, and Google Maps links for major highways and connecting roads through the Rocky and Coastal mountain ranges. Routes include the Trans-Canada, Coquihalla, Crowsnest, Icefields Parkway, Okanagan Connector and the road through Whistler to Vancouver.
Planning a fall RV journey
A closing comparison of routes from Pincher Creek, Canmore and Hinton to Vancouver considers elevation changes and seasonal travel challenges for RVers heading to the BC coast.
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