What a cool story! I would love to read your book when you finish. How can I get a copy?

Man I don’t know. 2WD makes it to where you might not make it. But, if you travel with someone else they might be able to give you a tug when you get stuck

It is always give and take, and I haven't had many problems with experienced off-roaders. Before I travel downhill, I always look for pull-outs and plan ahead in case if I run into oncoming traffic. Many times, I have been traveling uphill and see downhill traffic and I find a good pullout and wait for them to come down because I can see that they don't have a place to pull out, and they are always gracious and thank me for pulling out. There is no reason to create a train wreck if it can be avoided by anyone. When I am traveling uphill and downhill, I always take note of pull outs that I pass, so I have an idea of where I need to back up to in order to let traffic pass. Often times it is easier for a rig traveling uphill to find a pull-out and just wait for downhill traffic, but the general wheeling public understands that uphill traffic has the right of way and that is Colorado state law.

@@Colorado4x4 I totally agree, however the key word here is "experienced." I've found in my years the trails more enjoyable after the first wk in September after schools start. I like your attitude. I wish the trails were all marked by waypoints marking suitable pull overs so one might know which way to jump next. 🤔

I hear you. I plan to do more weekday wheeling this summer anyways. It is always better with less people! That is a great idea about marking pull-out waypoints! I never thought about that, but it would help people prepare more. That is fabulous. - Geoff

@@Colorado4x4 do you use Gaia or perhaps OnX? Be great to coordinate somehow with them to mark pullouts on trails.

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Thanks! I haven’t started editing the last two episodes. I got burnt out making these and I’ve been taking a break. The videos didn’t perform as well as I expected they would on KZfaq. - Geoff

@@Colorado4x4 I can imagine. Clearly a lot of different video cuts went into the first three and I can imagine how long it takes just to get them organized let alone cut them together. Thx again.

@pchris6662 yes sir. Took quite a while and I didn’t like making them 😂 It’s not my cup of tea. But with that said, I will finish up the series at some point!

Good point! I will do that in the future, for sure. Thanks for the comment. - Geoff

That’s awesome! What a great story! Thanks for sharing. - Geoff

Thanks! I don’t think you need to air down for this one. I always do anyways so it’s a smoother ride - Geoff

@@Colorado4x4 thank you for your help! Your vid provided good guidance for me!

@nikoazucenas1989 I’m glad it could help!

And it was never to be seen again 😂😂😂

Go to Aspen. Carry your bike up over Buckskin pass. The bus will take you as far as Maroon Belles. Once you hit the top it's all downhill except for the brief journey up to smowmass lake you'll want to make. They can pick you up in olde Snowmass.

Thanks Dale! Thanks for watching - Geoff

Aaron, I don’t know. You can probably find the owners manual in PDF form online and see what it recommends. I wanted to add backup straps just because my tent would be hung for long term winter storage and it weighs about 180 lbs and people and kids were walking under it in the garage and I didn’t want it to fall and kill someone. - Geoff

@@Colorado4x4 ok so just adding the straps is just a added safety feature

@@aaronshamp5378 yes

@@aaronshamp5378 a belt and suspenders approach! 😃

This trail is definitely a day trip. What are you driving? Trail ratings are extremely subjective and I would not agree at all with that OnX rating, but my 10/10 trails in my mind would be Pritchett Canyon and Sand Hollow stuff. With that said, any high clearance 4WD rig can run this trail with some good driving skills. I’ve seen a lot of stock Tacomas up there and rigs like that. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive a 4Runner or something like that up here. Keep in mind that this trial opens late usually. The last stretch to the lake doesn’t usually melt until July, but we will see what happens this year. We haven’t been getting much snow. - Geoff

@@Colorado4x4 I have a 2001 Jeep XJ on 31s no lift. Ive done Red Cone in it on bald 29s (with lots of help from veteran 4x4ers) so i feel somewhat confident in my driving skill. Im looking at more summer time for a trip and by that time ill have my lift. Thanks for the reply!

@@TannerWilliams-ci4dd you are golden my brother. I love XJs. If you did Red Cone then this trail is no matter for you. Red Elephant Hill has gotten harder the last couple of years so I wouldn’t go up that way. Send it! - Geoff

Thanks!!!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

Thanks!

I appreciate your comment. - Geoff

Thanks for watching!!! It’s a super duper trail. - Geoff

i aproached from the east slope

the river was wher the snow pack and water standen13: min 20 seconds in to video .. very beautifull area ! 😁

tahanks for showing me the crest and other side👍 🫡🏔🏔

That’s awesome!!!!!

@@Colorado4x4 yes ! im a flat lander from n. east kansas .. Mosquito pass . is awesome and beautifull , and was noted as being the highest moter vehicle pass in north america . i been there 3 times <

😜😜 I’m still laughing too LOL. Cheers!

Thanks Reed! The hardest part is that gate keeper section that you see in the video. Just climb the rock like we do in the video and hopefully you won’t slip off. Air down those tires so you have some good traction and just go slow. - Geoff

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Thanks!!!

This is the coolest comment that I have ever received on KZfaq. Thank you so much for your kind words. I got burnt out on doing these trail guide videos and needed to take a little break. I thought they would have done better on KZfaq but oh well. I’m planning on finishing up the last couple episodes for Hell’s Revenge soon. Thanks for your support! - Geoff

Thanks! All tracks are from Musicbed.com. It is a subscription service for music licensing for videos. The first track is by Tony Anderson and its called The King. The rest of the songs are from a band on there called Utah. - Geoff

Thanks, Again great video.

That’s awesome!!!

😂😂😂 I got a newer video than this! I put out a whopping 3 videos in 2023! Yay!

😜 I just realized that I uploaded a whopping 3 videos in 2023. In 2024, I aim to double that! Let there be 6 videos uploaded in the year of 2024!!! 😜

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate it! Yes sir, if you run into us say hello and join in! Thanks for watching!

Yea!!!!

Thank you Jamie! I appreciate it 👍

Tom, thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!! I am thrilled with this drone. It does a great job. It has good image quality, great battery life and good tracking abilities. Thanks for pushing me to buy one! 😂

Thanks buddy! Hope you are doing well

Thanks!

My man. Thank you so much. It means a lot to me. I spent too much time on this one 😂. Thanks Dewie!

Thanks Levi!

Can’t wait for you to wheel with us next year!!!!

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My man. It was a great day! I’m glad you were there with us! You are the resident trail keeper for this trail! We just need to get out more next year. And I’m saying that for me 🥳

​@Colorado4x4 Thanks Geoff !! We will do some cool projects next year !! Believe Dat. 🤣💯

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Thanks Vincent!

​@@Colorado4x4I'm gonna hit this next summer for sure

@vincentmamotos9937 it’s really excellent. And it’s not far from the Denver area. You can hit other trails nearby too. We didn’t go up McClellan mountain this trip but have before and it’s worth it. - Geoff

​@@Colorado4x4best trail ive been to this summer was red cone but this beats it.

@vincentmamotos9937 Red Cone is one of my favorite trails ever! This one is extremely beautiful as well! - Geoff

It was a great day John!!! Glad you were there with us!

Thanks!!!

Yea buddy! We got to get out more next season!

@@Colorado4x4 i agree!

One of the Rhino Rack Backbone systems

When you gotta go, you gotta go! 🤷‍♂️ Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanks for watching Steve!