Staying Safe Off-Roading in Black Bear Pass CO

Staying Safe Off-Roading in Black Bear Pass CO | On The Trail

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There's no room for error when you're on switchbacks at the edge of a cliff, and on this episode of On the Trail, we're staying safe off-roading in Black Bear Pass, CO. Known for its beautiful views and treacherous trail, Black Bear Pass is definitely a bucket list item for any off-roader. See how we got down without rolling a rig, and how you can do it, too!
0:00 Black Bear Pass Basics
2:02 Jeep JL & Jeep Gladiator Breakdown
3:02 Off-Roading Essentials
4:10 Ouray to Black Bear Pass Summit
6:00 Climb Impressions & Overbuilt Jeeps
7:41 Beginning the Descent
9:36 The Steps
12:18 Offroad Switchbacks
16:51 Black Bear Pass Impressions
While most of the time when you're on a difficult or dangerous trail you'll want a Jeep on 40s, having a low center of gravity and short wheelbase is critical surviving off-roading through Black Bear Pass CO. That said, we brought out a Jeep JL on 40s, a Jeep Gladiator on 40s, and a Jeep JL on 37-inch tires. All of them are are Nitto Trail Grapplers. However, the three drivers are all extremely experienced, so navigating the trail shouldn't be too difficult for them.
If you ever wanted to know how to get through Black Bear Pass CO, we'll show you how to do it safely and come back with stories to tell.
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@texasxlander 3 жыл бұрын

This video tells the story of Black Bear Pass accurately. This trail requires 100% of the drivers attention and should not be taken lightly. Hope to see this team in Texas soon!

@FloridaFlyer2 3 жыл бұрын

That was a fun video to watch. Some of the best drone video I have ever seen. Kudos to whoever is running the drone. Can't wait to head up there this summer with the new JL!

@imrevin7 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, however I won't lie- mega bummed at the lack of coverage on the Gladiator through the switchbacks...

@imrevin7 3 жыл бұрын

@@izzyross777 Funny you should mention that, It's the exact scene I was explaining to my buddy in reference to this!

@stephencarbajal5657 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to know the gladiator can make ot thru a trail like this, all I hear how the long wheelbase hurts the rig. Awesome seeing Mel too

@davesanders9203 3 жыл бұрын

Such as easy trip! Not like that "other group" that had to deal with vehicles coming the other way, mountain bikes and hikers on the road. Then the snowstorm/rain and rolling/flying boulders across the road. THEN, after they got thru all that and were "safely" down from the top discovered they were trapped by a really big mudslide and had to wait a few hours until a big shovel came out to clear a path. (I think that was another 2 hours) FUN TIMES.

@newbwheeler9777 3 жыл бұрын

Well at least you got high def. footage of how NOT to take a switch back on Black Bear pass.

@mikep5336 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, my stock Nissan Xterra Pro- 4X made it without a problem, rear lockers did help on one switch back.

@JH-mt3pp 2 жыл бұрын

I did Black Bear in a CJ 5 with manual transmission in the early 1980's. No spotter. My wife got out and walked a couple of times lol. I'm 68 years young now and still do trails in the Ouray/Silverton area. I'm glad I checked Black Bear off when I was young and rentals were allowed on it.

@herbmanning8348 3 жыл бұрын

Way to point out the resource damage at 8:30. Tread lightly. Thumbs up.

@rigs-trails1303 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely some of the better drone footage I’ve seen - it looks fun and challenging no doubt.

@bvillarreal93 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Saw you guys filming at the top of Imogene back in September! Nice Rigs!

@lainekennedy941 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Can’t wait for more.

@thompaxton 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@JH-mt3pp 2 жыл бұрын

Since it's been almost 40 years since we ran this trail my memory is a little fuzzy. The worst part for me was a steep downhill section with loose shale. Keep in mind I'm in a carbureted CJ5 with manual transmission. Carburetors do not like 12,000 feet. I had to fight keeping the Jeep running and work a clutch. The Jeep died in the shale section and would slide about 3 feet, stop, and repeat. I could hear the shale bouncing down the side of the mountain. This is where my wife walked lol. Your narration of Black Bear is the best I've seen. It's been 40 years but you do a great job of conveying the fear that Black Bear brings lol.

@racevanandros2916 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bro, BEAUTIMOUS. Thankyou

@yippee1973 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great job!

@NigelNaughton 3 жыл бұрын

That was some pretty awesome perspective of the whole trail. Watching it was even sketch!! haha.. I've done some of those passes (not BB pass) and they can get pretty crazy.

@SkooledINC 3 жыл бұрын

Took my stock XJ through black bear, really fun but also really sketchy when you start going down the steps. Barely got high centered on the rocks after the waterfall. I agree with what Mel says tho, Colorado trails are better suited for smaller vehicles.

@DieselFirefighter72 3 жыл бұрын

Going there at the end of July. Can’t wait!

@gladia.gat0r 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Did Black Bear Pass on my JKU now I can’t wait to take my Gladiator out there. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Vincente! You will love it. 👊🏻

@beachboy4928 3 жыл бұрын

Great filming!

@ChrisLoomisDirtFlix 3 жыл бұрын

Love that video

@doc559 3 жыл бұрын

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Thank you for sharing

@jasondevereaux3369 3 жыл бұрын

Black bear was the first "real" wheeling I ever did. Helluva of a first time. Black bear out, imogene back. Awesome views...from what I saw of it. Lol

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I know exactly what you mean. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

@Gearhead720 2 жыл бұрын

Black Bear is an easy trail the switch backs are a little tight, but other than that uneventful. I ran the trail backwards back in 2015 during a Superwinch special event.

@williamkittrell2424 2 жыл бұрын

Love the front bumper!! What brand is it?

@davidshuttleworth5768 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great looking rigs; now I need to contact hefty to see if they are able to fit those bumpers to a JK

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

They sure do! They will be released a set for the JK. I believe the front bumper has already been fitted up to a JK.

@RCoperator 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Some professional grade drone shots! I want to do Black Bear so bad!!! Would you recommend taking off my RTT?

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. The RTT will raise your center of gravity. I’d leave it behind for that trail.

@networkguy3152 2 жыл бұрын

I keep picturing myself on them switchbacks with my kids in the back of my Jeep wondering this may have not been the best idea.

@billknudson6620 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen any videos of an Audi Q7 going over Black Bear Pass. With the new cameras at all angles on the vehicle, the Quattro driving all the wheels, the height adjustment, and the braking system for going downhill, it would be interesting to see how the Q7 could handle the pass.

@b8a7m74 3 жыл бұрын

Trail located just outside Ouray, promptly shows map with trail just outside Telluride.

@zackj_com 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Every time I see that map I cringe. It was because million dollar highway is way long and we didn’t want to show the whole way from Ouray. Good eye sniper.

@b8a7m74 3 жыл бұрын

@@zackj_com Technically the trail IS closer to Telluride but the trail head is in the Ouray side off 550. We know what you meant! Thanks for the vid!

@rogerballard3587 3 жыл бұрын

This is on my Bucket list. Do you recommend, seatbelts or not to wear seatbelts?

@aidanparker9543 3 жыл бұрын

Mel is the man

@JH-mt3pp 2 жыл бұрын

You might add a spare pair of underwear to the essential list 🤣🤣🤣.

@gibson5056 3 жыл бұрын

40s on a gladiator sport with no axle or drivetrain mods?

@gogerwi 3 жыл бұрын

pingggggg

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

What he meant was he does not have aftermarket axles. We went with 5.13 gears and ARB air lockers but other than that they are factory Dana44s

@lukesimonsen6455 3 жыл бұрын

Dear lord which one of you needs to work on your brakes? That squeal is a killer

@Built2Wander 3 жыл бұрын

We could use some love on the brakes on the JL. 😆

@randystern7870 2 жыл бұрын

Sunscreen!! On the list of essentials??!! All wearing hoodies, long sleeved , your thinking of sunscreen?

@JeepCherokeeful Жыл бұрын

Overbuilt? I’d be more concerned about neglected brakes on old vehicles.

@Redriver6464 3 жыл бұрын

Staying safe on black bear pass spoiler alert, stay on the road!!! It’s literally a gravel road, you can take a Ford Taurus through this pass

@zackj_com 3 жыл бұрын

Must be a pretty sweet Taurus! Maybe a lil lift. Love to see the build. 😎

@zackj_com 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right though. Just stay on the trail and good to go!

@bgjohn3rd 3 жыл бұрын

LOL thinks a gladiator is a long wheel base.

@indyjones7550 2 жыл бұрын

Common guys, I took a 1985 F150 short bed down this road back in the mid 90s. You are being a little dramatic. Stopped the video in the middle.

@brianmcmichael2698 2 жыл бұрын

BS. Pics or it didn’t happen.

@cjjenson8212 3 жыл бұрын

Should have taken Jeep's instead of stupid Chrysler's 🤮. And learn to say the town's name right🙄

@AustinH7 3 жыл бұрын

You sound fun at parties.