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sue_t
May 16, 2015Explorer
B.C. and Alberta have higher paved roads:
B.C. - Kootenay Pass 5,823 ft
Alberta - Highwood Pass 7,238 ft
Kootenay Pass (a.k.a. Salmo-Creston) is open year round.
Highwood Pass closes in winter.
You can drive both on your way to or from Alaska, if you're so inclined. Both are popular routes.
Kootenay Pass is up, up and up and then down, down and down. Be sure your cooling system and brakes are in good order.
B.C. - Kootenay Pass 5,823 ft
Alberta - Highwood Pass 7,238 ft
Kootenay Pass (a.k.a. Salmo-Creston) is open year round.
Highwood Pass closes in winter.
You can drive both on your way to or from Alaska, if you're so inclined. Both are popular routes.
Kootenay Pass is up, up and up and then down, down and down. Be sure your cooling system and brakes are in good order.
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