tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.comments2024-01-16T01:54:56.764-07:00<a><i><strong>Backcountry Byways LLC</strong></i></a>Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-78051111746779027852020-08-07T14:01:24.121-06:002020-08-07T14:01:24.121-06:00Excellent routes provided by an expert in the back...Excellent routes provided by an expert in the backcountry. Tony is very knowledgeable and accommodating to his clients. These are trips of a lifetime !<br />Frank Reinbold <br />New JerseyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161238881747672337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-58832104913058828072020-08-04T19:15:54.798-06:002020-08-04T19:15:54.798-06:00From a mountain biker and bushplane pilot, and a l...From a mountain biker and bushplane pilot, and a local Idhoan, a good write-up. Though you missed Barney Hot Springs, Sawmill Canyon, and the dirt road from May over the pass, to Challis. Next time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307042235811912102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-79450680374221918552020-03-18T20:41:45.457-06:002020-03-18T20:41:45.457-06:00Toyota Malaysia Interesting post! Love your story!...<a href="https://www.wapcar.my/cars/toyota" rel="nofollow">Toyota Malaysia</a> Interesting post! Love your story! <a href="https://www.wapcar.my/cars/toyota" rel="nofollow">Toyota</a>JohnRMayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520234752250071381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-36052965435236197762018-08-30T08:09:36.421-06:002018-08-30T08:09:36.421-06:00The damn vandals have to ruin everything.The damn vandals have to ruin everything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000882911881404289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-87634133320034278612018-05-16T12:50:18.937-06:002018-05-16T12:50:18.937-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-12807328224405624112016-05-06T16:18:16.780-06:002016-05-06T16:18:16.780-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-91235089140149622372015-01-22T09:30:03.915-07:002015-01-22T09:30:03.915-07:00Thanks for the question, Kyle!
A number of expedi...Thanks for the question, Kyle!<br /><br />A number of expeditionportal.com forum members have driven Heart of the West Adventure Route, at least in part. I know of one fellow who completed it in a Toyota Tacoma; and two in Land Cruisers who terminated early due to breakdowns. I've driven it in 4Runners and Land Cruisers with no greater mishaps than ruined tires (carry two spares ...).<br /><Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-20884665185596289542015-01-22T08:58:11.364-07:002015-01-22T08:58:11.364-07:00Hi Tony,
I've read a number of trip reports o...Hi Tony,<br /><br />I've read a number of trip reports on the ADV site. Are you aware of anyone who has completed all or part of the Heart of the West route in a 4wd vehicle and published a report about it?<br /><br />Thanks!Kyle C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-40923569258891674862014-12-10T12:28:13.018-07:002014-12-10T12:28:13.018-07:00Mike, there are narrow two-track segments, readily...Mike, there are narrow two-track segments, readily bypassed if that truck seems too large. One optional spur on the Continental Divide would likely be inadvisable in that rig. But have a look at the photos in the H.o.W. online album, which accurately depicts the roads and the route, and see what you think. The link is in the blog post.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-21069539209862669772014-12-09T16:04:05.532-07:002014-12-09T16:04:05.532-07:00Is there a recommended max width and height for th...Is there a recommended max width and height for the vehicle? I'm interested in doing this with a custom camper built on a Mitsubishi Fuso 4x4?Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-53582886311228490882014-09-03T16:32:42.208-06:002014-09-03T16:32:42.208-06:00I'm sure the primary route would be doable, pe...I'm sure the primary route would be doable, perhaps with omitting one or two steep and rocky segments and choosing the provided bypasses. But for an a segment or two, the primary route doesn't have much steep terrain. In any case, once you're on board, I'll be happy to work with H.o.W. clients to go over the details and work through the options. This route is, by design, very Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-49214293723510521202014-09-03T14:29:42.408-06:002014-09-03T14:29:42.408-06:00Hello, Is the route doable with a URAL Patrol? I...Hello, Is the route doable with a URAL Patrol? I am only worried about steep climbs. The URAL is under powered and I had to turn back when the wife and I took it to CO last year.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470821352883230335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-30045213017152095642014-01-17T23:04:30.854-07:002014-01-17T23:04:30.854-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-86943316454113713192013-12-20T21:47:04.527-07:002013-12-20T21:47:04.527-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988228986267754212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-70706194884907975222013-11-30T19:26:07.684-07:002013-11-30T19:26:07.684-07:00A good question, DavidC!
Approximately 15 percent...A good question, DavidC!<br /><br />Approximately 15 percent involves one form of paved road or another.<br /><br />That's an improvement, for our explorations during the 2013 season replaced many miles of paved roads (previously used to make important connections) with long segments of fun, even historic wildland two-track trails.<br /><br />We've identified many more miles of remote Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-85259828611731366592013-11-28T23:49:06.346-07:002013-11-28T23:49:06.346-07:00Tony, about how much of the route is unpaved?Tony, about how much of the route is unpaved?DavidChttp://broadsword.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-49617581717430913782013-09-06T08:30:25.843-06:002013-09-06T08:30:25.843-06:00Hello, back! Snow I know about. But I've never...Hello, back! Snow I know about. But I've never experienced ticks along HoW. September, especially the middle or latter part of the month, has consistently provided HoW travelers with the best conditions. Temps are cooler, the weather is more stable, and the quaking aspens and cottonwoods are turning color. June, July and August are typically hot and wet. Some road segments remain closed by Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-35497543814333948682013-09-06T07:25:01.483-06:002013-09-06T07:25:01.483-06:00Hello Tony! Just found your site. When do you re...Hello Tony! Just found your site. When do you recommend doing Heart of the West? Trying to stay away from snow and tick season in the sagebrush.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-16732770263733097072013-07-03T10:48:55.353-06:002013-07-03T10:48:55.353-06:00Maybe I'm crazy, Andre, but lately I've be...Maybe I'm crazy, Andre, but lately I've been drawn to Kemmerer, Wyo., too. Something appeals to me about these authentic, hard-working non-tourist locales in the midst of awesome ADV travel opportunities.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-67735882328301905532013-07-03T10:37:25.758-06:002013-07-03T10:37:25.758-06:00Couldn't agree more. Green River is spectacul...Couldn't agree more. Green River is spectacular. Plus there are hundreds and hundreds of miles of off-map single track and double track, making it argueably the undiscovered KTM 450-530 capital of Utah while so few people know about it - at the south end of the swell, east of Chimney Rock, north of Green River trails, and north east of Dubinky Wells epic trail-riding. Plus there are Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341580412115943533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-9367824256269586962013-01-05T07:49:56.211-07:002013-01-05T07:49:56.211-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-54665824213705864062012-10-12T02:41:55.961-06:002012-10-12T02:41:55.961-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Victoriahttp://www.webuyusedbikes.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-53979315653907181602012-06-12T22:17:20.849-06:002012-06-12T22:17:20.849-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-6904783732403826752012-06-05T18:52:49.354-06:002012-06-05T18:52:49.354-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Adriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034520668745190658.post-19300013153870082502012-03-10T15:51:43.644-07:002012-03-10T15:51:43.644-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Tony Huegel, founder & principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536149247605476440noreply@blogger.com