Just when I'd settled on a copilot, I had a crazy idea...what about my wife!
After a few dropped hints and some route changes (gotta stop to see the long lost pals in WA) and adding a day (what, were you just going to drive 24/7) and some major changes in sleepover plans (the dive turns into a dome with couples massage...? next night to a B&B ) she was all-in.
I think it will be a lot of fun and with the redbull, ipod and some great books, it will be a trip to remember. Not sure when the snow melts - maybe plan this for May? That gives many more weeks of daydreaming and planning.
Route as it stands today
Start | End | Miles Leg | Miles Total | Hours Leg | Hours Total |
Redding, CA | Twin Falls, ID | 648 | 648 | 12 | 12 |
Twin Falls, ID | Jackson, WY | 411 | 1059 | 7 | 19 |
Jackson, WY | Gardiner, MT | 157 | 1216 | 4 | 23 |
Gardiner, MT | Coeur d'Alene, ID | 443 | 1659 | 6.5 | 29.5 |
Coeur d'Alene, ID | Seattle, WA | 313 | 1972 | 5 | 34.5 |
Seattle, WA | Chico, CA | 663 | 2635 | 11 | 45.5 |
2635 | 45.5 |