Directory Makes the Grade
R&R Publishing
If you’ve ever been surprised to meet a serious grade that wasn’t signposted, Richard Miller has something to offer. He’s an ex-trucker in Kansas, and after a scary runaway a few years ago-on a hill his maps didn’t show-he decided to help others avoid the same fate.
Miller spent six months in his personal vehicle documenting as many grades as he could find. Then he published two guides-Mountain Directory West, and Mountain Directory East. Recently updated, the books provide in-depth information, with full-color relief maps, on more than 700 troublesome grades on U.S. highways.
Miller’s directories are full of good stuff that’ll help drivers make smart routing decisions and prepare them for danger spots-like length and severity, sharpness of curves, and location of escape ramps. It’s invaluable for rookie drivers and even old hands traveling into a mountainous area for the first time.
The Western directory is $14.95 US, the Eastern one is $12.95 US. And yes, he’s anxious to start work on a Canadian guide.
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