Cooper Pass from Montana to the Ghost Town of Burke and historic Wallace, Idaho

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@Go4Corvette Жыл бұрын

That freeway cutting through the town is amazing. Hope all that construction helps the economy of that little town. Thanks for the video, Mike

@davidegg22 Жыл бұрын

Mike, this was the last and most expensive stretch of the US Interstate highway system. The town sat in the path of I90 so they had to go over the entire town! I remember driving through Wallace and stopping at the last stop light on the entire interstate highway system. That traffic light is at the Smithsonian. Since the highway is a bypass, Wallace has found other means to survive. Thanks for watching! Dave.

@TATESTER48 Жыл бұрын

I am very jealous. I wish I could do what you do everyday!

@davidegg22 Жыл бұрын

Well, I would have you know, every day isn't like this. I try to ride once/a week in the summer, but family commitments do come first. During the "off-days", you find me tinkering on the General David Lee and on my pop-up pickup camper and such. Then there's time in front of the computer screen editing my rides. I find this last step extremely enjoyable since I get to relive the rides all over again. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dave in western Montana.

@alfredbutler6591 6 ай бұрын

I attempted this trip on Sunday, May 13, 2024. About 8 miles in from MT 471 I encountered a huge snow drift! Common sense said that I should abandon this trip! I had to carefully back up about 1/4 mile to a point where I could do a 6-point turnaround. If you really want to explore Burke ID, do it from the Idaho side on ID route 4.

@davidegg22 6 ай бұрын

Awesome post! I hope folks will read it before attempting. I encountered snow a few days ago around Philipsburg, Mt. There is snow above 7,500' as we were attempting the top at 8,000'. It's still winter in the high country. Yes, backing out is the proper thing to do. I have a friend who tried to turn around in a snowbank and yes, his SxS was high centered, and he didn't even have a shovel! He had to dig out by hand to get unstuck (he was traveling alone). A lesson learned. Thanks for your post. Dave.