Worst Off-Roading Accident in Colorado History - Colorado's Deadliest Trail Pt. 4 Schofield Pass

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This is it, the Finale of our Chasing Colorado's Deadliest Trails Series. We are here on Colorado's Deadliest Trail Schofield Pass. This Pass has the worst 4x4 accident ever recorded in Colorado history. 9 People died in one outing while traversing this trail in 1970 the exact day after Colt's Dad drove it in his CJ5. We hope you hang on as we drive Colorado's deadliest trail and visit the Marble Mine that has some really interesting history as well. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you in the shop or on our next adventure.
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Note from Marcus F. Robinson:
My father, T Thacher Robinson was the driver of the GMC Jimmy Jeep that went over the edge killing 9 of the 12 occupants including my brother Andrew, half brothers George and Samuel, stepmother Robin and family friends July 7, 1970. Most accounts of the accident are cheap shots about an inexperienced jeep driver, or tourists, or out for the first run in a new jeep. The reality was that the Jimmy Jeep was miss-assembled with three springs left out of the transmission. At the worst possible moment heading up, the jeep popped out of gear and began rolling backwards. Because my father had not pumped out the brakes after fording the Cyrstal River just below the punchbowl, the brakes did not hold and the jeep began rolling backwards. My father, an experienced jeep driver, kept his calm and backed the Jimmy into the side of the mountain where it held long enough for everyone to make a sigh of relief. Then the jeep, either because of loose rock or because it had become unstable, tipped over the edge. My brother Beren has no recollection of how he got out of the jeep which submerged completely in the punch bowl. My father reported to the investigating officials that the jeep had popped out of gear and the jeep was impounded in a state yard where investigators later determined the jeep was missing three springs in the transmission. An appalling side note has to do with two "company officials" that showed up at the state yard after hours with a flatbed truck stating they had permission to take the vehicle for inspection. The night watchman, finding this unusual, refused entry and told them to come back during business hours. They never did. The day the case was to go to trial, GMC offered all families who lost loved ones in the accident an out of court settlement. That said, it was insane of my father to drive up with eleven with him in the jeep. While it was not overloaded weight wise because five of the souls were infants or quite young, it was certainly overloaded lives wise. My father should at the very least have told them to get out and walk up to where it was safer.
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@kinikinrd Жыл бұрын

The trail isn't that narrow, the problem is that your Jeep is the size of a four door Suburban.

@Chompchompyerded Жыл бұрын

Back in 1968 we went up there in our old Oldsmobile deuce and a quarter which was a HUGE car. My dad actually though we might be able to go over that, but my mom, who was a native of Gunnison said no. Dad (from Kansas) still thought we might be able to make it over, but mom told him to scout on foot first. Dad came back about an hour later, got a fishing pole out of the trunk of the car, and said, I think I'd be better off fishing the creek than trying to go across. He caught a few small brook trout which made for a much better experience than ripping out the oil pan or dying. It was a good choice.

@Johnnydoxx Жыл бұрын

The driver in that fatal accident was 'T Thacher Robinson'. He was a math instructor at the University of Illinois. He was writing a book on the type of math called 'Set Theory'. I was in three of his courses in 1967 - 1968. He was a very charismatic person, his classes were fun. RIP Professor.

@willielee9950 Жыл бұрын

We need more of Bleepin Colt’s dad. Great video!

@frankgeimer5952 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride along! It goes to show that you can travel this beautiful land of ours for your entire life and still find new places to see and enjoy! What a beautiful Land is our United States of America!

@bradshutler9356 Жыл бұрын

There have been some big rock slides over the years that have closed Scholfield Pass. One back in the 80's closed it for 2 years. I drove this 2 times in my 77 Scout because I could not resist the Pucker Factor it presents. That was a long time ago and now at the ripe age of 70 my butt cheeks no longer pucker due to driving to many Danger Factor trails. Great series Y'all!

@IvIidnight Жыл бұрын

I have pictures of my family and I swimming out in front of Crystal Mill in that pool from 30-35 years ago, a few different years. It was falling down at the time, seeing it look so much better now and hearing that they are actively maintaining it makes me very happy! I need to set aside a day here this summer to get out there again.

@gp500fan Жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed this series! Thank you very much for sharing and allowing many of us to live vicariously through you guys!

@striderwolf687 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! I grew up “in marble” and we’d drive this often for backpacking or as a weekend thing. Little did I know it was CO’s deadliest trail! Many in our trucks prefer to get out and walk the narrow parts of it and it was always interesting when a vehicle was coming the opposite direction.

@4x4_travel Жыл бұрын

Visited Marble and Crystal last year during the big landslide in Glenwood Canyon. Wanted to go further but we ran out of time and it started raining. Thanks for taking us along!

@treya2403 Жыл бұрын

Colt is awesome I love how you put your dad in here and you went back to the places he went and that was special to him great video !

@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747 Жыл бұрын

Finding old ghost towns, abandoned minds and relics from the past is one of the many reasons I love 4 wheeling. Thank you for sharing the beauty that is Colorado.