#mountain driving

[sayukieg6]

so the touge scene in los angeles is super awesome, i (the EG) went there over the weekend with my bf (the tofu 86)

another AE86 came up the mountain too, a cool treat to see

some more stories below

watching this whole group go by was like the coolest thing ever! felt like that bit in initial d first stage when the redsuns first pull up

i wish i got to take more pictures but my phone was dying. anyway, first of all? holy shit those roads are fun. very technical and the pavement is great. can definitely see why it's popular

also you can like just hang out at the top of the mountain for a bit and people will pull over and say hi and talk about the roads or your car or whatever. like maybe 5 minutes after we parked, a guy in a GR Corolla (in the first picture) came over to talk to us (it was kinda funny since he was following us at the base of the mountain but we like totally left him behind on the run up). we also talked a lot with a couple that had a GT86, a guy with a miata, and a younger dude in a BMW

all sorts of different people come up there. new cars, fancy stuff, older cars (like ours), basically every sort of sporty car was up there running the mountain

everyone up there was super cool and excited to talk to people from out of town. they were also surprised when we said our local touge roads are basically barren and we're the only ones ever up there. i also talked to another girl with an EG with a k swap, she was awesome. truly an inspiration to us women in touge

one guy in an older BMW led us on a run into the canyon and back, it taught me a lot about how to reach the limits of my car (especially that i definitely need a new radiator)

my thermostat actually ended up like sealing itself shut with some silicone that was in it so i had to get a new one the morning after. luckily it was at the end of the night, so we just pulled over and slept on the side of the road in our cars. the guy in the miata we had talked to earlier that night passed us and asked us if we were all good. reiterating, everyone up there is so fucking cool.

also apparently one of the fastest drivers in the area is a tesla? the locals just said don't mess with him

10/10 highly recommend if you're in southernish california and like driving. you'll learn SO much from just driving around with the locals. even if you don't really attack the mountain, you can talk with so many cool people about cars n shit

[2andahalfpotatoes]

9.28.18 the mountains are calling

Anchorage, AK

[topvehicles]

Mountain Driving in the Z

[rolandiatravel]

Transsemenic, a new alpine route in the Carpathians.

[brokenmusicboxwolfe]

I’ve discovered I LOVE driving on wiggly roads!

“Wiggly roads” are what, as a child,  I called narrow roads with maximum curves. I’d beg pop to take longer ways if it meant more “wiggly roads”.

I know I hate driving, so me loving any kind sounds nuts...especially one with lots of blind curves. But love it I do!

I know I mentioned going to the mountains a lot, staying with my Aunt Mayme and tromping around the mountain countless times growing up. (Sometimes Mom would get off work on Friday, we’d drive over night, then come back Sunday night. My parents didn’t seem to need sleep!) So how did I not know I loved actually driving in the mountains? Well, Pop was an excellent driver and did 90% of it, Mom did it some, my brother did a couple “let’s see if I can scare you!” drives....I never liked driving anyway so I just let them.

Until now. Several days alone in the mountains with a car, and the mountain calling to me, well I had to drive. I was sure it would be nerve wracking as my driving anxiety has gotten worse......

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

I LOVED it! And I’m great at it! I dunno how to explain it, like the roads and I are connected, like it’s also simple, like an instinct....it just feels right in some way.

When I finally had to drive Mom, insisting on taking the wheel, and drove her cross country she couldn’t believe it. I laughed and even said “Wheee!” once or twice. It was just so.....fun! 

Mom finds this strange and hilarious, and I don’t blame her. It’s so .... weird!!

She gushed about my hither to unknown talent, but geez, it’s really useless where I live in the flat lands.

I still HATE straight road driving with changing lane, merging and so on. Yikes! Now that’s terrifying, but “wiggly roads” make sense, they are (sorry about this) straightforward. 

I am sooooo nuts! LOL

[towwiththeflow]

Towing Cost in Denver Colorado Mountains: What You'll Pay Right Now: What To Do Next Originally published on Tow With The Flow: https://towwiththeflow.com/towing-cost-denver-colorado-mountains/ Quick Answer: Mountain towing in the Denver Colorado area costs $200-500+ depending on distance, terrain difficulty, and weather conditions. Expect $150-250 base rate plus $3-6 per mile, with surcharges for snow, ice, steep grades, and specialized recovery equipment. Winter storms can double these rates. What To Do 1. Call your insurance roadside assistance first - many policies cover mountain towing up to policy limits 2. Get exact GPS coordinates - mountain locations are hard to describe, use your phone's location services 3. Ask for total cost upfront - request breakdown of base fee, mileage, terrain surcharge, and any weather penalties 4. Confirm truck type needed - steep grades and narrow mountain roads may require specialized equipment 5. Stay with your vehicle if safe - mountain weather changes fast, don't walk for help 6. Have cash or card ready - mountain towing often requires payment before service !tow truck loading car Photo: Pexels What It Might Cost Base mountain towing rates: - Standard tow (0-10 miles): $200-300 - Long distance (10+ miles): Add $4-6 per mile - Steep terrain surcharge: $50-150 extra - Winter weather penalty: $75-200 extra - After hours (nights/weekends): Add 25-50% Specific mountain scenarios: - I-70 to Denver metro: $250-400 - Highway 6 through Clear Creek Canyon: $300-500 - Off-road recovery from ditch: $400-800+ - Winch-out from snow/ice: $200-400 extra Similar to tow truck cost during Denver snow emergencies, mountain conditions create premium pricing due to equipment needs and driver risk. Weather significantly impacts costs. Ice, snow, or steep grades require chains, specialized trucks, and experienced drivers. Many companies add 50-100% surcharge during active storms or hazardous conditions. Distance matters more in mountains. While city towing averages $2-4 per mile, mountain towing runs $4-6 per mile due to slower speeds, fuel consumption, and return trip considerations. Unlike construction zone towing where police are required, mountain breakdowns give you more control over tow company selection unless you're blocking traffic. !roadside assistance highway Photo: Pexels Stay Safe - Turn on hazard lights and use flares if you have them - Stay inside vehicle during storms - hypothermia risk is real - Keep extra water, blankets, and phone chargers in mountain driving - Don't attempt to fix major problems yourself in remote areas - If cell service is poor, try texting 911 - texts often get through when calls don't Need roadside help? Visit Tow With The Flow for real answers when your car breaks down.

Read the full guide on TowWithTheFlow.com: https://towwiththeflow.com/towing-cost-denver-colorado-mountains/

[towwiththeflow]

Towing Cost in Denver Colorado Mountains: What You'll Pay Right Now: What To Do Next Originally published on Tow With The Flow: https://towwiththeflow.com/towing-cost-denver-colorado-mountains/ Quick Answer: Mountain towing in the Denver Colorado area costs $200-500+ depending on distance, terrain difficulty, and weather conditions. Expect $150-250 base rate plus $3-6 per mile, with surcharges for snow, ice, steep grades, and specialized recovery equipment. Winter storms can double these rates. What To Do 1. Call your insurance roadside assistance first - many policies cover mountain towing up to policy limits 2. Get exact GPS coordinates - mountain locations are hard to describe, use your phone's location services 3. Ask for total cost upfront - request breakdown of base fee, mileage, terrain surcharge, and any weather penalties 4. Confirm truck type needed - steep grades and narrow mountain roads may require specialized equipment 5. Stay with your vehicle if safe - mountain weather changes fast, don't walk for help 6. Have cash or card ready - mountain towing often requires payment before service !tow truck loading car Photo: Pexels What It Might Cost Base mountain towing rates: - Standard tow (0-10 miles): $200-300 - Long distance (10+ miles): Add $4-6 per mile - Steep terrain surcharge: $50-150 extra - Winter weather penalty: $75-200 extra - After hours (nights/weekends): Add 25-50% Specific mountain scenarios: - I-70 to Denver metro: $250-400 - Highway 6 through Clear Creek Canyon: $300-500 - Off-road recovery from ditch: $400-800+ - Winch-out from snow/ice: $200-400 extra Similar to tow truck cost during Denver snow emergencies, mountain conditions create premium pricing due to equipment needs and driver risk. Weather significantly impacts costs. Ice, snow, or steep grades require chains, specialized trucks, and experienced drivers. Many companies add 50-100% surcharge during active storms or hazardous conditions. Distance matters more in mountains. While city towing averages $2-4 per mile, mountain towing runs $4-6 per mile due to slower speeds, fuel consumption, and return trip considerations. Unlike construction zone towing where police are required, mountain breakdowns give you more control over tow company selection unless you're blocking traffic. !roadside assistance highway Photo: Pexels Stay Safe - Turn on hazard lights and use flares if you have them - Stay inside vehicle during storms - hypothermia risk is real - Keep extra water, blankets, and phone chargers in mountain driving - Don't attempt to fix major problems yourself in remote areas - If cell service is poor, try texting 911 - texts often get through when calls don't Need roadside help? Visit Tow With The Flow for real answers when your car breaks down.

Read the full guide on TowWithTheFlow.com: https://towwiththeflow.com/towing-cost-denver-colorado-mountains/

[artemisian-dragon]

What great mysteries lie in these woods