Sentences with phrase «switchback road»
A "switchback road" refers to a type of road or trail that zigzags or makes sharp, hairpin turns as it climbs up or down a steep hill or mountain. Full definition
Back in the 1930s, after authorizing the construction of six miles of switchback road up Akhun, Soviet ruler Josef Stalin scoffed at the suggestion by sycophants that a statue of him be erected at the top.
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From your luxury Wailea condo or villa, you can estimate a 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive through breathtaking scenery on exhilarating switchback roads ascending the mountain.
Getting to the villa requires driving a 4x4 up rather steep, narrow switchback roads, but it was not an issue.
«An Official and Permanent residence for the Vice President is currently under construction, off the Switchback road.
The statement said a «permanent residence for the Vice President is currently under construction off the Switchback road,» which upon completion, Dr Bawumia will move in.
But on the day I drove up the switchback road to meet the men who draw the sunspots, four small spots appeared.
Along the way, the owner of the LaFerrari Aperta decided he'd become Ken Block and rip the open - top hypercar up the switchback roads, drifting from corner to corner thanks to the LaFerrari Aperta's 963 horsepower hybrid V - 12.
Once we were heading east on Utah State Highway 14 through Cedar Breaks National Monument, the switchback roads encouraged me to try the various drive modes.
A heady go on a switchback road translates to bewildering accelerations down straights and sharp stabs of carbon - ceramic brakes with such sudden decelerations that bodies snap into seatbelts.
Show the Libra a smoother, switchback road and the package reveals its promise.
On sharp, switchback roads, Honda's engineering trumps the plebeian blueprint.
You can go to the bus station and catch a bus, which will take you quickly and safely up the switchback road.
Descending into the city, we board a shuttle bus to descend a switchbacking road to Puente Ruinas and our camp by the river beneath the ruins (2,000 m / 6, 560 ft).
After an early breakfast at your hotel you will take the bus (which takes 25 minutes) up the switchback road to the ruins.
Day 2 Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu — Cusco After an early breakfast in your hotel you will board the bus up the switchback road to the ancient city of the Incas, it takes 30 minutes.
Following an early breakfast at the hotel, we will board the bus up the switchback road to the ancient city of the Incas.
Ride along the North Saskatchewan River, or take a trip to Jasper and revel in the breathtaking mountain views as you wind along the switchback roads.