tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3073278698442894537..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: The Loneliest Highway Jill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53679954395748066542013-11-15T23:27:38.137-07:002013-11-15T23:27:38.137-07:00Post March 2014 is when both Sierra and I will hav...Post March 2014 is when both Sierra and I will have vacation leave available again. I'll mention it to her - I'd be totally into a trip like this. And given the fact that I think I had mild heat exhaustion from a mere 25C easy-ride day in Santa Cruz this past May, I prefer the idea of cool (cold?) weather to baking in the heat. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870660169090760849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85686686532204739572013-11-10T10:38:30.404-07:002013-11-10T10:38:30.404-07:00Referencing the "basin and range" commen...Referencing the "basin and range" comment, check out John McPhee's book of the same name if you haven't already. I live in SLC, but commuted to Tonopah, NV for 4 months (worked there Tues thru Thurs, drove home for the 4 day weekends) and absolutely love US Hwy 6 for its desolation and beauty. I also went south from Wendover: White Horse Pass is one of my favorite spots, and Ely, NV has a great little trail system west of town where I would take the dogs out to stretch our legs. Missy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15050431314525700444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-61232557833705976622013-11-08T22:54:47.473-07:002013-11-08T22:54:47.473-07:00technically I think it's considered basin and ...technically I think it's considered basin and range. Someone else told me that. I love it up there. Lots of time to think on that drive. Fairbankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02146936963177981144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-2579275068009426332013-11-08T11:00:12.324-07:002013-11-08T11:00:12.324-07:00Jenn, we should plan something! One-way bike trips...Jenn, we should plan something! One-way bike trips always include extra logistics, but in this region I can likely work something out with family and friends if you and Sierra can fly in to SFO, out of SLC. We could ride across Nevada from Carson City to Great Basin. It's 400 miles, a semi-relaxed trip could be 5 or 6 days. There are lots of small passes, but no huge climbs. I was thinking April or May would be ideal; I bet that region is beautiful in the spring. There is potential for cold weather at higher elevations that time of year, but that risk far outweighs the need to carry water for 100 miles in 90-degree temperatures. Think about it! Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5962821428403888532013-11-08T10:41:05.482-07:002013-11-08T10:41:05.482-07:00Incredibly beautiful. You have a gift for capturi...Incredibly beautiful. You have a gift for capturing scenery in your pictures.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37304249572866925582013-11-08T10:40:31.151-07:002013-11-08T10:40:31.151-07:00I have TOTALLY contemplated a bike journey that wo...I have TOTALLY contemplated a bike journey that would include highway 50. I wondered about it before Sierra and I ended up in Portland last month. Perhaps, with you leading the way, I will think about it again.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870660169090760849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-86413792935078071972013-11-08T05:39:04.249-07:002013-11-08T05:39:04.249-07:00You've seen the Southwest and taken beautiful ...You've seen the Southwest and taken beautiful pictures, I try to put myself there in my mind and when I'm riding. I'm looking forward to doing some biking in New England. Have you ever been? I hope you heal quickly Jill and thank you for inspiring me to get out on my bike even when I don't really feel like it. I never regret it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443319156956068123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38687564096431702882013-11-07T22:15:09.816-07:002013-11-07T22:15:09.816-07:00I drove Highway 50 a few years ago and was fascina...I drove Highway 50 a few years ago and was fascinated. I've always wanted to go back and explore those lonely mountain ranges along the way. I'll bet there is some beautiful country that few people see out there. I also met a guy in Cedar City while on a bike tour. He was headed up to 50 then across to California, and in August. Too hot for me.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083214880829937519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-50534002358489729342013-11-07T19:41:05.546-07:002013-11-07T19:41:05.546-07:00I think you would like this blog. And I think she ...I think you would like this blog. And I think she has written about the loneliest highway before:<br /><br />http://theblondecoyote.comKaren Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241208305942623471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79972229432374308152013-11-07T17:25:48.252-07:002013-11-07T17:25:48.252-07:00"Someday I will plan a bicycle tour from Cali...<i>"Someday I will plan a bicycle tour from California to Utah on these lonely roads."</i><br /><br />That sounds like an outstanding idea!Snakebitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37388027423501132132013-11-07T17:09:57.759-07:002013-11-07T17:09:57.759-07:00I used to work at great basin. living in a town of...I used to work at great basin. living in a town of 50 people with one gas station and three bars was interesting. lots of exploring to do...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166776565191771729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-13802636510602002602013-11-07T15:42:31.247-07:002013-11-07T15:42:31.247-07:00Some traffic, but not much. I don't think I sa...Some traffic, but not much. I don't think I saw a single semi-truck. There were some pickups that looked like they belonged to hunters. I dropped down Alt 93 from Wendover, then drove as far as Fallon. Next time I'd love to start from Highway 6 and go through Great Basin National Park. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37194718494852000702013-11-07T14:04:09.354-07:002013-11-07T14:04:09.354-07:00What was the traffic like on 50? Did you pick it u...What was the traffic like on 50? Did you pick it up straight off of 15 S out of SLC? Or did you take 6 first? Looks like a fun ride or road trip. randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702594432196173066noreply@blogger.com