Black Bear Pass - Hardest Trail in Colorado? - Full Trail Review

Black Bear Pass - Hardest Trail in Colorado? - Full Trail Review - Blown Sidewall at The Steps

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Жыл бұрын

#blackbearpass #offroading #colorado
Hey guys, been seeing Black Bear Pass on YT and other social media for awhile now. We finally were able to take our #tacoma out and see why it's consider one of the hardest #offroading trail in #Colorado. We started around 1pm and finished around 6pm in Telluride. It was a bit longer than we thought but we wanted to take our time to enjoy the trail but also carefully choose our line on this trail. Our friend #xterra was trying to avoid some bikers coming up the trail and blew out his sidewall while hugging the rocky wall of the trail. Overall this trail was definitely the hardest off roading trail I've done because it was very steep, technical and just overall gnarly going down. Hope you enjoy this trail review video of #blackbearpass. If you like this video consider subscribing to the channel and follow along on our #overlanding #adventure in Colorado.
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@Wolf4wdadventures.576 Жыл бұрын

Loved that shot @ 24.00... with the waterfall crossing the trail and the vehicles going by... stunning. It's an amazing trail that black bear pass have, watched so many videos of this place. Great filming 👍🚙🇦🇺

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you..we seen a few videos of it too before tackling it and seeing it with our own eyes is just breathtaking. That view coming down was so iconic of this trail.

@hillrunner2 Жыл бұрын

Scary trial! Great job in controlling the nerves the views were incredible and the drone views make the video fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

It definitely a scary trail especially if it's your first time doing it. I had to throw the drone up for that epic view of the city and waterfall

@midafricam Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome video Michael, love the ground and air footage.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@madisonistheshiz Жыл бұрын

Great video! We love Telluride and riding the San Juan mountain roads. We've been all over up there, but never been over Black Bear pass. This video makes me want to take the plunge. Thanks for posting!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

That area is so pretty...I wish we had time to see more of it. Black Bear is so iconic in the area that we must do it when we were there.

@JonDZ_Adventuring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along Michael! Super epic views! Nice to see your Wife drive, and that 5 point turn was sketch.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon. Those switchbacks are so tight

@tiquillin Жыл бұрын

Michael you actually got me nervous for you, that was awesome and scary at the same time, glad all of you made it back ok, thanks for sharing

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Us too man...we were all terrify at how steep yet beautiful that area near the waterfall was. Thanks for watching

@4122inc Жыл бұрын

Great video! That last turn was definitely tight for a truck. Excited to run this ourselves later this year!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro...the hitch slider only got bang up a bit haha...you guys will love it. So many trails out there

@san-fs8mk Жыл бұрын

Great job Michael, you and your entire crew. Team work and how great y'all were spotting each other all along those tough terrains is impressive to watch. You got a little too close to the edge of the cliff at one point, but I guess with that huge ass truck, you couldn't have done it any other way. Glad you all made it back in one piece. Daredevils 😅

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you...man I didn't realized how close I was to that wall until later. One wrong move could've damage my sides...definitely a trail you have to be extra cautious. Thanks for watching

@heathjobe6431 Жыл бұрын

wow amazing stuff. done footage was incredible. jealous of the trip

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you...it's such an amazing area

@heathjobe6431 Жыл бұрын

Should have said drone footage

@GATORADDAM Жыл бұрын

I just did it for the third time 3 weeks ago. Amazing! Great video!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Dang...3 times. that's so awesome! It such an amazing area.

@davidleanos8978 Жыл бұрын

Pretty tight spot to get a flat 😮! Nice view though lol awesome trail and awesome video mike! Hopefully I can make it to this trail one day

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

We were pretty scared that we didn't have the room to do the repair...glad it didn't happened on the steps...that would've been hard

@naturelvr123 11 ай бұрын

Hey, I gotta hand to you, a superb video on the pass. It really showed the difficult sections. We're doing this 31 July 2023 & I'm insisting that my spouse & grandson (he's from Chicago) watch & learn what to do as you did. I have a FJ so I know it is capable. I just need those spotters out there. Always had B Bear Pass in our sights here in Colo. Good work on producing this. 😁

@Michael_Tran 11 ай бұрын

Thank you...I appreciate the comment. We've couldn't have done it without our group of friends. Having people there for moral support and spotting is key to having a safe adventure. Im glad it wasn't a busy day and we could take our time on that scary steps...youll have fun on that trail.

@BBQROCKSTAR178 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your channel for a while now, but after this upload, I had to hit that subscribe like and bell icon. This stuff is killer. You guys be safe out there on those passes.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro..it's definitely help us get out spotting skill and picking line skill get better

@Ttcopp12rt Жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran You guys did good at around @10:30. We fucked up and went too fast (probably around 8-10 mph) at that section and flipped twice right there (the second flip over was because none of our buddies wanted to get out & spot us until we passed the deep dips)... Learned alot from watching this video. Awesome video bro.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

@@Ttcopp12rt Oh man for real? That sounds pretty crazy. Everyone alright? Our friend in the GMC had done this trail once before and knew all the technical spot and it helps us out since we haven't done this trail before. We didn't want to damage or flip our rig since we had a week more in Colorado. Definitely a good idea just to go out and spot if you feel uncomfortable.

@RolexDSSD Жыл бұрын

Damn bro. Your rig looking like a beast!!!! The storage boxes look sick !!!!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks man...the build is coming along...theres a few other stuff I want to do to it but for now I think it looks really good.

@jurelle Жыл бұрын

I can honestly say I didn't love Black Bear and its an 8/10 for me. Every time I had my breath taken away by the views and elevation I was quickly taken out of it by the danger of all the shear drops. I would only do it again if I were allowed to go up it. More challenging that way lol. Good trip, looking forward to the next one! Thanks for putting all these videos together Mike!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Dude...it was so hard not to stare down at Telluride but then the rushing water reminded me that yea...we're on a side of a mountain so be careful dummy haha

@gldsmith61 Жыл бұрын

There is one day a year that you are aloud to go up instead of down, the local jeep clubs know the date , so check with some of them.

@O4lo Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video bro! Exited to do this run. I'll be using this as reference in the future.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! You guys will rock this trail...it's so beautiful area and the trail is just awesome! Enough to keep you focused but the view is just breathtaking.

@MegaRetr Жыл бұрын

Good video and great rigs!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@catherinestitt9640 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, glad you guys had an enjoyable trip. The drone footage is fantastic and I appreciate you showing more of the areas where the high clearance comes in handy. Pretty much cemented that my vehicle, despite being a 4x4, will not have sufficient clearance unless I am good with scratching up the bottom. Ha! Were you guys in low gear coming down? If not, that will help a ton with keeping low speed on some of those traverses and will save your brakes (I use my transmission coming down mountain passes all over - in CA too). And for some of the commenters on here, as someone from Colorado - I cannot imagine nor recommend a 2WD anything on this pass. If you need to see what happens if brakes fail on this pass or you make a mistake, there are videos out there where people have come off the mountain and not the way you want to.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you...even with about 11.5 inches of clearance I do feel like its not enough for some of those ruts. I did use 4lo on a few sections going down...but honestly I didn't use it the whole way. In hindsight I would've been helpful and save my brake a bit.

@18.Wheels.Of.Justice 7 ай бұрын

Man alive! Just badass team work. Loved the wifey getting in on the action. Thanks for sharing P.S. I’m impressed with the length of the Tacoma and it handled. Wow

@Michael_Tran 7 ай бұрын

I was a bit worried too being in a long bed but it does really well.

@18.Wheels.Of.Justice 7 ай бұрын

@@Michael_Tran do you participate in the hammers?

@Michael_Tran 7 ай бұрын

No I've never been to one. @@18.Wheels.Of.Justice

@chrisbetts6194 9 ай бұрын

Great video production, drone work.

@Michael_Tran 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@kotasam Жыл бұрын

Definitely on my bucket list

@musafir1930 Жыл бұрын

Good coverage of the steep sections, definitely gave me some more courage to do it in my short bed tacoma :)

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you...yea shorter wheel base is good if you're not too top heavy

@timthetrailman4563 4 ай бұрын

Great video. That is most vehicles I've seen with roof mounted gear do black bear. It looks like it was an epic trip

@Michael_Tran 4 ай бұрын

Thank you...it was definitely a bit sketchy for the RTT guys you can feel it if you're top heavy doing this trail.

@bombero3368 11 ай бұрын

Vehicles going up hill have the right away, but at the point on the trail it was one way going down. Too bad about the punctured tire, but you guys made quick work of it. Thanks for taking us along.

@Michael_Tran 11 ай бұрын

Yea for sure...glad it wasn't a busy day on the trail. We made quick of the tire change before there was another group behind us.

@d.m.messick Жыл бұрын

Good video and great rigs! The person spotting was brutal, obviously new to that.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@shishkabobmiller2693 Жыл бұрын

For sure. I spent most of the time watching this going "DRIVER DRIVER DRIVER!"

@Goingplaces101 Жыл бұрын

Awesome footage!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks man...those shots came out really good.

@julestrdprodjimavicpro2869 Жыл бұрын

awesome video! I have heard about this trail!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

It's a famous trail in Colorado...the view is pretty awesome from this trail

@teamatz2016 Жыл бұрын

It was awesome doing it again with you buddy

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Let's get the whole crew on it haha...jk

@NitrousExpressCoyote Жыл бұрын

Go places 🎉🤙🏽🔥

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@brumph7256 5 ай бұрын

I wanna start overlanding. These videos definitely peak my interest.

@Michael_Tran 5 ай бұрын

You should!

@glock19gen3 Жыл бұрын

Those stairs going down are nuts!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Definitely a butt puckering section

@VietLe-gy3et Жыл бұрын

I know you posted this video 2 months ago, but that trail looks fun. I wouldn't mind trying it someday.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Definitely a must do if you're in the area...it's such an iconic trail but now I think there's snow

@4x4adventure_pl Жыл бұрын

Wow. great!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chrisbouris3699 Жыл бұрын

Great ride. Great views. I have a question for you. I am dying to know what is that bed rack on the black GMC at 9.37'. Do you have any idea?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

He has a channel that breaks down his build. Look for YT channel "Team ATZ"

@tylermalmsten3170 Жыл бұрын

Much props to all y’all

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@willienillie6337 Жыл бұрын

Good thing the weather was nice and sunny.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Me too...we miss so much of the rain, it was awesome.

@jwc3104 10 ай бұрын

I did the black bear pass in a stock 100 series land cruiser. It was great!

@Michael_Tran 10 ай бұрын

Nice! It's doable in a stock 4wd but definitely takes experience and good spotter

@michaelhodges8312 8 ай бұрын

Love Black Bear! done it many times. Poughkeepsie Gulch as well!

@Michael_Tran 8 ай бұрын

I think next time I want to check Poughkeepsie gulch

@greggd2027 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! I've heard this place referred to as "brown pants pass". Now I know why

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Haha...really? That's a pretty accurate name for it

@devildog1168 Жыл бұрын

The nerves and adrenaline Was at a all time high!..I feel idk maybe maybe my 2wheeeeelly 4runner can make it! Lol maybe ..but the view is absolutely beautiful

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

That last section has us all on edge for sure...definitely a fun experience. The view was so iconic

@natewynn344 Жыл бұрын

Awesome drone shot at around 23:15

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Thank you...it was too good to pass up

@Reverend1776 Жыл бұрын

I have done BB twice. The second time, my friends and I ended up being the trail guides as everyone else who met up at the top were first timers. Definitely nerve wracking being the "seasoned veteran". Everyone made it down Rubber side oriented correctly! Key to the steps is taking a higher line and turning left to come down perpendicular, especially for IFS vehicles. Solid axles and larger tires handle the flex without as much of that tipping feeling!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Sound like you guys had a good time and a lasting memories to talk about haha...these are the type of trails that you will talk about for years to come. Definitely need some experience off-roading to tackle this trail especially the steps

@jeeperp3926 Жыл бұрын

You nailed it on the line to take. The problem with Black Bear itself, rather with the inexperienced drivers who feel compelled to put it on their “done” list.

@Reverend1776 Жыл бұрын

@@jeeperp3926 it's certainly not a check box! Some will end up in a box!

@jeeperp3926 Жыл бұрын

@@Reverend1776 Very few people have died on Black Bear. Most of those that have were novices attempting a trail beyond their mental capacities. Whether a teenage driver or someone on real trails for the first time, inexperience, not the roads or trails, is the danger.

@sahidmolinar3870 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! What time of the year is best to do this this trail?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

We did it the first week of September. I recommend summer time and weekdays as it's pretty busy on weekends

@jeeperp3926 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done Black Bear Pass multiple times, including just a couple weeks ago. I don’t understand why it gets so many people calling it the “hardest” trail in CO. Holy Cross is far more technical and difficult, as are numerous other trails. BB is exposed, but you’re not driving on the air or exposure. Props to a fun outing!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

We gotta see Holy Cross...I think for my first time in Colorado, it was our hardest trail this trip. However I have no doubt Colorado have some really intense trail that I would love to see one day again.

@thegiant573 10 ай бұрын

Some of us don't like cliffs, that's what makes it hard.

@jeeperp3926 9 ай бұрын

@@thegiant573 but, you’re not on the cliff. You’re well away from it. Your anxiety and inability to think rationally is what makes it dangerous for you.

@18.Wheels.Of.Justice 7 ай бұрын

28:36 damn it! Wheeh

@BlackSheepOverlandAdventures Жыл бұрын

We kept losing connection with our MAVIC 2 AIR… did you have connection issues with your drone as well? Nice content. Thanks

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Not on this trail...but I've lost connection multiple time when it's near a mountainside.

@calvinvesco9883 Жыл бұрын

Ran it in my stock 4Runner sr5 two weeks ago. Definitely scary! Videos do not do it justice! I took it really slow so I wouldn’t break anything. Glad I did it but not sure I want to do it again! Some idiots in side by sides were coming up the switch backs in the one way section so that was fun

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Man..stock. that's awesome bro! Definitely scary looking down at that switchback. The one way sign should be bigger so people can see that its dangerous if they go up for drivers coming down. That's why my friends had to hug the wall and blew out his sidewall

@michaelquillen2679 10 ай бұрын

Good video. I've driven many a jeep trail in both my pickups and my Jeep YJ in Wyoming over the past 50 years. I fail to see why Black Bear has the reputation it does. Too many rookies and wannabes? That being said, I'm never going to take one of my rigs down there to Colorado to experience that pass. It's cheaper to do a rental, and they forbid Black Bear and Poughkeepsie. (only passes/trails I haven't done down there). Thanks for the video.

@anbu999 Жыл бұрын

Do you upgrade the transmission cooler ? How often do you replace the trans oil ?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

No I haven't...only 50k on it so far...mine 2017 had over 120k and needed it but not this one

@timbutts809 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@matthewdufur5489 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely a treasure like; The Rubicon, Imogene, Moab, Mojave, and so many others. My families favorite, by just a little bit, is the 143 miles of off road in Death Valley during Christmas. Too hot in the summer but the valley is surrounded by peaks, such as Telegraph Peak 11,700 feet high. Truly fantastic going from hot and dry to driving on ice in a couple of days before having Christmas buffet in Las Vegas.

@Michael_Tran 6 ай бұрын

Death Valley is so vast...we have been there 4 times now and barely cover the area. There so much remoteness out there that it's kinda scary if you don't prepare properly but man what a treat to have that landscape and next to the Sierra mountains

@matthewdufur5489 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely. My family went four years in a row for Christmas in Death Valley. We always took a break and went to L.V. for buffet on the holiday. Jesus would off road in Death Valley while on vacation in the winter. @@Michael_Tran

@Michael_Tran 6 ай бұрын

The Buffets in Vegas is awesome! We stop by on our roadtrip just for that nothing else haha@@matthewdufur5489

@matthewdufur5489 5 ай бұрын

My family is into climbing. Telescope Peak is 11,750 feet. Starting at Bad Water to the top of Telescope in the largest climb in the 48. We used our Jeep to plant water jugs here and there before the climb. Wonderful experience.@@Michael_Tran

@johnnytorres277 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious why a bottle jack didnt work. I find that using a combination of the stock little bottle jack with a big bottle jack makes it easy to change out tires. Because those hi lift jacks are incredibly dangerous.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Not sure...the trail was at a weird angle too...maybe if it was flatter surface. Even the hi lift jack had a hard time

@fishtacoma Жыл бұрын

Whoo, first haha

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Love it bro haha

@UniquelyUsAdventures Жыл бұрын

No issues with the 4dr longbed? I have the same. Been wanting to do this!!! Great video!!!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Beside a few bumps on the hitch receiver and doing crazy amount of turns on those switchbacks...the long bed overall did well just took more time to not hit my diff

@UniquelyUsAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran awesome thanks! You have your self a new subscriber!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

@@UniquelyUsAdventures Thanks man...really appreciate the support!

@jackbauer562 9 ай бұрын

Gnarly

@panasrsm Жыл бұрын

Keep your hands inside the vehicle boys/girls. For those spotting/filming, don't stand so close to the front of the vehicles specially on the same incline/angle the vehicles can rollover, think if the vehicle rolls where would it land, think if the brakes fail or the driver makes a mistake where would that vehicle go ? Basic common sense will maximize your safety. Be safe out there and keep having fun. Nice video and nice rigs.

@owneroperator1658 Жыл бұрын

Yo Mike, how many inch lift you have on your Tacoma? You're size? I'm wondering if my Taco can make that trail.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Hey bro...I have roughly 2.5inch of lift and 33s inch tires. Last time I check I believe I had around 11.5inch of clearance

@mtnbound2764 6 ай бұрын

danm man i want to tackle this one, but its one of the only trails om actually scared to do.

@Michael_Tran 6 ай бұрын

If you have a good spotter...it's not that hard. It can look intimidating but taking your time and having a good spotter is key.

@mtnbound2764 6 ай бұрын

@@Michael_Tranyeah if the stairstep section was anywhere else, without a 50000ft drop off next to it, it would be a piece of cake!

@juniorgarage1155 Жыл бұрын

Did you use 4 low after the steps all the way down ?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I think I was on 4hi still...however 4lo would've help out a bit for the brakes.

@Dcdc956 Жыл бұрын

Do u run an offline map on your phone? If u do, which one do u prefer?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I prefere Gaia gps...they have a monthly subscription and you can have offline map

@vernvartdal6479 Жыл бұрын

Pearl Pass deserves consideration, as does Schofield and Devils Punchbowl.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

We gotta see those trails now. I was most of us first time wheeling in Colorado

@HD-on2eg 3 ай бұрын

What size tires on the blue Taco?

@Michael_Tran 3 ай бұрын

33s ko2

@JF32304 Жыл бұрын

If you're wondering what that is up there on the mountain it's the Bridal Veil Power Station.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

That's what I've heard

@collinmc90 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking at this trail since I was 18 years old always wanted to go try it out. I wonder how far my stock 2001 subaru forester would make it lol. No I'm not gonna try I'm smarter than that... but a girl can dream...

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Haha...I've heard of Subaru doing it...however not sure how experienced they are or how capable their rigs are. This trail definitely require some experience and nerve of steel going down

@christianarpon7035 Ай бұрын

So is your Tacoma 4x4 now? Or was it always 4x4 and never 2WD

@Michael_Tran Ай бұрын

My 2017 was a 2WD but this is my 2021 4x4..had it over 2 years

@dougstdig Күн бұрын

You do know those trucks have four-wheel low, right?

@nathanlaurendine8402 10 ай бұрын

I hope it’s not. I took a rookie off roader in a new manual Bronco and she did just fine on it. It was raining and hailing when we started too. It is not a super difficult trail but a dangerous one.

@matrix-fh9tn Жыл бұрын

So the oneway doesn't apply to the motorbikers?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I think it does...there's a sign at the switchback near the waterfall saying it's a one way only

@Texasfinalboss831 10 ай бұрын

The best place in telluride for eats is baked in telluride! Best pizza ever!!

@Michael_Tran 10 ай бұрын

Im gonna have to hit that up next time...we had some disappointing burgers haha

@NoGasWelcomeAboard Жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough of BB? - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9WimtZ7ytXReo0.html You might enjoy a non-professional YT’ers ride-along from last year with my never-before-offroading relatives. 18 YO niece in front pax seat loved it and her parents in the back were troopers. Shot live with no fancy drones, no spiffy cut away camera shots, no fast forwards, and no music to get in the way of the crunching rock & tire sounds or lively conversation. Just a “You Are There” ride-along experience. Complements to Michael for his outstanding video work!

@jamesray3920 8 ай бұрын

As i am watching your group go down it looks like everyone is rolling a little fast not sure if everyone had or used low range on your transfer case my vehicle can go very slow in low range im talking about the steps the most dangerous part and i having gone to black bear pass yet i own many offroad vehicles a yota fj cruiser a h3t hummer truck a 05 lj jeep wrangler unlimited Rubicon a jeep commander all these are built for overlanding off road my jeep wrangler unlimited Rubicon is really built-up for flexing super low craw next your group should check out red cone Colorado high altitude steep up and down , any way you showed how many non built up vechiles can do black bear pass by being careful nice job

@Michael_Tran 8 ай бұрын

I think most of us were in 4lo...I was on 4hi for awhile until I was reminder to go 4lo...but I think the hardest part about this is pass is being too caught up looking at the view and not concentrating on the trail. It's hard not to get mesmerize with Telluride and forget that you can get kill if not careful here.

@johnh.4241 4 ай бұрын

Ive seen it all now. The local sheriff was right about the “ass clowns” on the trail….

@shanew.8784 Жыл бұрын

Black bear pass is an easy trail for any experienced driver, if you can handle your fear of shelf roads its technical rating is maybe a four, stay off the trail if there is any chance of rain, the flash floods can be dangerous

@lenkarambouskova6305 Жыл бұрын

Why does it look like you are not in 4Low? 😬

@salemk.3098 Жыл бұрын

does the white 4runner have a youtube channel?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no...just IG

@navid11 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious to how steep this stuff really is. Videos never do it any justice, but doesn't look to bad on the video haha

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Yea the camera doesn't do it justice...once you're at the steps..you can slip easily just hiking down.

@UncleFjester Жыл бұрын

10:00 *Who needs a spotter to go over curb sized rocks?*

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

When the curb size rock is next to a drop off you kinda want to be careful.

@darknes7800 15 күн бұрын

Important to have 4x4 on BBR, not for climbing traction......but for putting the truck in LOW RANGE and using it to creep. The lack of throttle control on the blue Taco is astounding.....it was only one spin out from going over the edge on the 2 point turns.

@MountainHobbler Жыл бұрын

Stock ZR2 walked them all 🤣

@ethanmurphy9729 Жыл бұрын

Great video but man I’d wish we would keep the coordinates off the video. If people really wanna run it let them do the research. Definitely helps keep the non 4x4 high clearance capable vehicles away ha

@glock19gen3 Жыл бұрын

That blue tacoma needs to learn what 4 low is lol

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

But he was on 4 Lo

@cesarpadilla1148 Жыл бұрын

I though the whole way is a one way Rd, so annoying the bikers going up! Not to just bring the negative moment. The whole trip looks amazing

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

You're not wrong...that section near the waterfall is only one way. There's a sign saying that...however not sure if it applied to motorbike? But it was really caught us by surprised seeing them going up.

@BrwnShinobi Жыл бұрын

Red Toyota don't give af lol, risking his rear diff every time.

@BrwnShinobi Жыл бұрын

always enjoy your adventures!

@jurelle Жыл бұрын

had some armor burned onto the pumpkin so its just collateral damage at this point lol😅

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

He definitely knows his rig...and love bashing it haha

@321hellooooo 9 ай бұрын

Is it me or was it every time someone said “go slow!” They ended up going fast🤔

@timbutts809 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take to do this run?

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Really depending on how much time you want to explore the areas...if you want to blast through it and have a capable rigs 2-3hrs...but know that this trail can get super busy and you can wait a long time if theres a big group.

@timbutts809 Жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran Looks like a beautiful run, I may do it.

@ant-1382 8 ай бұрын

Think I would way rather 4 by out to a remote lake camp out and catch some fish!

@mikefrench5844 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing technical about bbp. It's the pucker factor that is the entire trail. There are some real trails all over colorado that will leave you in the woods.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Im sure there's more to Colorado. Definitely going back to hit more trails in the year to come. Its my first time and it's beautiful

@jeeperp3926 Жыл бұрын

Holy Cross trail is the Holy Crap trail of CO from a technical perspective!

@dirttales Жыл бұрын

Just came here to say if you think Black Bear Pass is the hardest you need to check out some of the other trails Colorado has to offer, Pearl Pass, Schofield Pass, Chinaman gulch, etc..

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I don't doubt there's some gnarlier trail in Colorado...I should've said it was the sketchiest trail I've done. But it's our first time in Colorado and for sure on this trip it was the hardest.

@dirttales Жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran Black Bear Pass is definitely the most known "hard" trail but I've done it twice in a Subaru Forester.. Next time you come back you should head out to Crested Butte or Ashcroft and attempt Pearl or Taylor Pass. Those are my favorites at this point after having done just about every known trail in CO!

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

@@dirttales We're definitely planning on going back maybe seeing the Fall season if possible next time...it's pretty epic I've heard

@ericmoser5568 5 ай бұрын

Holy cross city way harder

@cjg1482 Жыл бұрын

Definitely not the hardest trail and really not difficult at all. There are points that are intimidating. And you must take care on the switchbacks.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I agree...I should've said the sketchiest trail. We done more rutted and rocky trail but this trail just require your constant attention.

@KirbyLouis Жыл бұрын

a crosstrek and renegade did it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqqUeMd63uCto30.html

@spencervidal3168 Жыл бұрын

The one 1 mile of Scofield pass is hairier all of Black bear..

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I've been seeing that trail alot...maybe next time when were in Colorado again. Thanks for the reference

@andrescarrillo_fitness Жыл бұрын

Not the hardest* one of the scariest * it’s a relatively easy trail but the constant threat of making a fatal mistake is what makes it dangerous bc it attacks your psyche and ability to stay calm in high anxiety situations.

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I agree...one just small mistake can means life and death here.

@thehammerwell Жыл бұрын

Definitely the hardest trail......🤣

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

I should've said sketchiest haha

@thehammerwell Жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran thats fair!

@pudgylittlehamster Жыл бұрын

The way you used the lift... at the begnin with the man face and hands on the bar up top very sketchy

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Yea...it wasn't an ideal area to use it. But the place where we were at didn't give us the best level surface...we were extra cautious

@huntinbob06 9 ай бұрын

Black Bear is not the hardest trail in Colorado by a long shot. I've done Black Bear 18 times.

@daveheiney9725 Жыл бұрын

Hardest trail. No way. Easy trail if you pay attention. Try holy cross and see how black bear compares. I love Black Bear but hard? Not in my book. However I did break a front drive shaft U- Joint not paying attention on a hair pin turn..😠

@Michael_Tran Жыл бұрын

Im sure there's so many hard trail but this is the hardest I've personally done...still a newbie in off roading. Im sure ill do more and more as my confident level goes up. Thanks for watching

@jakesz2831 Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a hard trail. Yes it can be life changing but, it is an easy trail.

@flacktastic21 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a pretty contradictory statement if you ask me... 😬

@jakesz2831 4 ай бұрын

Nothing contradictory about it. The trail is pretty simple. The 2 hard spots is the area before the steps and the steps. Both of which as trails go are pretty simple.

@flacktastic21 4 ай бұрын

Just like with mountain bike trails. The whole trail could be easy, but if there's high exposure and possible death from you fall off the trail, then the trail is not rated easy nor considered easy. Easy trails encourage people with little to no experience. In good conscience, are you really bringing your beginner good friend or family member up there? So yes, life changing and easy are contradictory in this case.