I was driving for my second time through Elk Mountain Pass in Wyoming yesterday. The first time was before Thanksgiving and several trucks were turned over in the ditch. This time I didn’t see any but the left lane was very icy. Most trucks were going 40-50 miles an hour which I did only after I found out first hand by passing another truck just how slippery the left lane was. Yes, my heart jumped into my throat as I said in a frighten tone, HONEY, HONEY, WAYNE!! He quickly but calmly came to my side and said "ease off the brake" and a few seconds later I began to breath again. That was the most frightening situation I have encountered since driving. I have heard stories while at truck stops in Wyoming about this dangerous pass on I-80 and was told it shuts down alot due to bad weather but the respect I hold and will pass on will be " Slow down !!" I certainly will.
Jun 082011