Black Bear Pass & Telluride on an Adventure Motorcycle | Red Rocks To Mountain Tops Day 3

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From deep red rock and canyons carved by time to soaring mountains ranges and remnants of the past, the Red Rocks to Mountain Tops adventure ride pays homage to the rich culture, mining history, and sweeping frontier that shaped the Wild West.
This adventure route has been years in the making and showcases some of the most spectacular views the West has to offer. Winding with the Colorado River, summiting 13,000’ mountain passes, and traveling by abandoned mines, powerful waterfalls, and varied historical landmarks, the trail is guaranteed to take your breath away.
As part of our RM Rides series, we’ve documented the ride and put it together in a video series and companion blog post, making it easy for you to plan your own Red Rocks to Mountain Tops adventure. We’ve provided the GPS files below so you can follow our same route.
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[@rmatvmc]

Check out the whole Red Rocks to Mountain Tops ADV Series Playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLQNbY8vNfRmV-zcnV5mLYFR7Tgumdzs5z

[@nathanbrownmolotov8697]

The Switchbacks at 4:51 is AWESOME video.

[@wfodavid]

Nice to see a bunch of guys get together and Share the outdoors. Doesn't get any better than this.

[@lixno]

I've never dreamed of traveling to the US just to ride off-road...until now! Bucket list ride!

[@ausforce1]

It's my dream also 🤠

[@davec.3198]

@Oldschool1973 That's a great dream.

[@davec.3198]

Ripping through the woods. Leaves falling. Crisp temps. Good friends. I always wish i could live for a year in a moment like that.

[@robertlaird6746]

My dad took me on that pass in his 1962 Jeep pickup in 1976. We also did another pass nearby. It was thrilling as a young lad.

[@andyostertag]

Best start to any day and video..coffee pot! Always juice it up first. Very good drone work of the beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing again gentlemen

[@AT2021Rocker]

Great advertisement for “why not to buy a KTM”, klr/dr400/AT are the clear choices! But awesome video!

[@need2ridemore639]

"elevated heart rate" on bear is a nice way to put it. Had to clean out my A.R.C. pants on that one. Twice. And I look forward to doing it again.

[@rmatvmc]

It looks like you guys handled the pass just fine! Slow and steady is the way to go! Especially on the KLR 🤘- Josh

[@need2ridemore639]

Thanks. The year before, the guy on the 990 fell over in the same spot and I made it no problem. I should've known not to stop there. Lol. I'll do better next time!

[@troyroberts5314]

Great footage, the various mounts the drone work, in combination with the narration. I only wish I could edit like that. Fantastic guys, thank you for sharing

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Well done... Great cast of characters. Skilled riders. Nice video. Inspirational. Thank you for bringing us along. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@njordfitmetabolicflexibili6075]

fantastic video and the bikes are all so reliable!

[@brianh8484]

Because of this video my wife and I are heading out on these roads going from Montrose (our home town) to Moab this week in the 4runner. Thanks for route planning help

[@marcs3278]

i wish i could ride these. maybe one day

[@stevebrinkert8339]

Really enjoyed the woods riding scenery with the changing leaves. Great photography and editing.👍

[@rmatvmc]

Thanks for following along! With views this good, it made my job easy! - Josh

[@twotiretirade4624]

You all rock, big time! Enjoyed the commentary as well. Even if I had a bike that could handle that drop, not sure I could handle it.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great adventure ride! Really enjoy watching with the mix of bikes that you all are riding. That's some tough terrain for sure! Beautiful scenery and great video editing. Thanks.

[@klassickingz9094]

I pray i find good friend's to share the outdoors with on two wheels.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

This was a real treat

[@Ride2Xplore]

Amazing Ride,amazing places,amazing Scenery!!!

[@maninredd]

Happy and Jealous for/of you guys!

[@Britishshooter]

Great video series, congratulations guys! I did Black Bear and it was the scariest thing I have ever done on a fully laden motorcycle. No video does justice to just how awful those "drop offs" are!

[@ericsouther1027]

Grew up there, trully blessed!

[@drjdvm]

Did Black Bear 3 years ago on an 800GS with a few friends. One of which said that Black Bear "wasn't too bad". The ride up to the Tundra was great. The short steep ledge downhill section made us all stop at the top then decide to ride each bike down with the bike off and using clutch and front brake while everyone else spotted them. Not as heroic but we got down without injury or damage. The view is amazing. Nice video. Looks like you guys have a blast on these rides.

[@888TMONEY888]

dude those swedish fish are dangerousss lol i want some now

[@kidofspeed]

next ride, make sure to mic your communications to hear your smack talk. Loved the video, I did Colorado passes 4 years ago, it was a blast. i do not think I am at "Black Bear" level riding just yet, my bike is too big (KTM 1290SAR). I may rent an Enduro type of bike to try it out one day.

[@brianschott8162]

Good video, thanks for sharing! Dunton has one day stays where you can enjoy a relaxing day there for a reasonable price without committing to a long/expensive stay. They will feed you and give you access to the hot springs.

[@byknphil]

You guys pulling out of Ouray is rubbing in the fact that my wife and I had to cut our 8-day vacation out the last week short due to the derecho storm that blew through Iowa. Kind of like the tornado did that blew through my hometown two years ago while we were just outside of Netherland CO. We're not allowed to go to Colorado in August. So far Moab in October has proven to be uneventful here while we're gone.

[@rmatvmc]

Yeah, crazy storm! I hope all is well for you and your town! - Justin

[@ntdscherer]

Nederland. ;-)

[@jasonearles9789]

I just got back from a two week trip, I spent a week in Silverton/Ouray/Telluride and loved every minute of it. And yes I road my Africa Twin down Black Bear Pass. I was told not to take an adventure bike down it, but I like a challenge! Was it sketchy? Yes! But I had to give it a go or I would never know if it could be done. :-) I definitely want to go back!

[@rmatvmc]

It really is amazing country out there! With the views along black bear pass, it's definitely worth the challenge! Glad to hear you made it unscathed. Thanks for following along with us Jason! - Josh

[@youtubeaccount9058]

I rode my VStrom 650 down Black Bear pass. But, only the once.

[@tsav6952]

@@youtubeaccount9058 now that would be tough on that bike.

[@larrytucker1945]

Thanks again! It’s good to see the DRZ still going on these adventures with the much more advanced machines. I have a DRZ400SM I bought a set of S wheels for just this sort of thing. I haven’t put them on yet but have mounted some tires from you guys up.

[@rmatvmc]

We love to old DRZ! It's such a well rounded bike for these kind of rides! Definitely get that thing out and stretch it's legs! - Josh

[@mikepark5884]

I love these but the Steps at Black Bear scare the shit out of me

[@shanewilkerson6263]

Rightfully so!

[@rmatvmc]

My first time there (several years ago), Ray and I rode our KLR 650s up that (from the telluride side)! It abut killed us! I learned real quick why it is a one-way trail. - Justin

[@mikepark5884]

@@rmatvmc Holy shit, the only thing worse than going down Black Bear would be going up it.

[@bluedolphin5792]

Me too!

[@eastcoastrebels5882]

This looks like a nice place to go riding

[@d_ward4871]

14:58 I really enjoy my 300cc dualsport but it must be insanely fun grabbing a big a** handful on a large cc adv bike

[@stephtraveler7378]

Some of these bikes you show are dual sport bikes, not adventure bikes.. But whatever. For the record, I did it 2up on a Vstrom with hard cases fully loaded with camping gear. Not for the faint of heart but doable with patience. Still love ya Rocky Mountain ATV.

[@rmatvmc]

Dual sport/adventure - It gets pretty gray. I would say it is how you use it. - Justin

[@theeasternfront6436]

Mans fascination with falling water is funny.

[@chrisvozza6530]

Amazing views

[@sidi419]

Bliss! Loved it

[@michaelanderson9914]

this looks like so much fun. screw sleeping on the ground. hotels all the way 👍😁

[@jamesshepherd5222]

I would love to ride this section.

[@linoveiga]

Professional and technical, I was expecting Redbull riders, I think I had my daughter riding stuff like that when she was 8, probably might have been worth watching if there was no disclaimer, I got bored.

[@philipbond9896]

I dont wish to be an alarmist ,but i think there was some one in a whit jeep that was following you guys

[@georgepobedanosets1247]

Super!❤️👍🏻🇺🇸

[@karljonson7757]

Do a five miles of hell challange on 1000$ dirtbikes.

[@rubenrocha-evjanian3352]

I cannot agree more. That would be super fun!!

[@jweez2918]

Very cool video! I'm getting my first adventure bike soon and definitely adding this to the bucket list! Do you have more information on the bikes y'all were riding?

[@richardkeeley6927]

It must be something going down those rocky and narrow trails along the edge of the mountains on the Africa Twin or any large bike for that matter? The rider must have long legs??? Thanks for posting, great video!!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Black barry pass down hill is a serious one, how that Africa twin do ?

[@jasonearles9789]

michael ludeke I would do it again.. I wish I could turn off the front ABS On the steps both tires are touching the edge of steps at the same time and feels like it doesn’t want to stop. I took it slower than I thought I would because of it. I lost my balance on one of the first steps and it threw me to the left so I stopped and the rest of the way I paddled and never got back up on pegs. I’d like to do it again faster and stay on the pegs.

[@jasonearles9789]

How about a T7 🤪 I’d like to try one.

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

Didn’t want to spend the night at the 3-Step Hideaway? Surprised since you were right there and it’s specifically geared to the ADVrider crowd.

[@BSm2919]

I live there! Now I guess you get to figure out which there I'm referring to.

[@nutmagnet22]

I'll spend the rest of my life trying to figure it out.

[@frankiehoosier9165]

Correction: Ophir pass is like a 4 lane hard packed freeway compared to Black Bear Pass. You made it sound slightly easier.....it’s way way way easier. But not nearly as beautiful as BBear. Otherwise nice video. You’re welcome !

[@stanm2.0]

Man great little series of content. Some sketchy spots along this ride...what are your thoughts on doing this on a BMW1250. Especially BBPass here on day 3.....?

[@CptModi]

You'd probably be better on throwing that thing off a cliff and walking on foot

[@jasonearles9789]

If you take the 1250 don’t do it alone and you better be a very experienced off-road on a big bike. I did it on an Africa Twin with MotoZ Desert H/T tires but you would be much happier on a smaller bike.

[@daftnord4957]

i wonder if people have done trails like this on a setup vstrom, or versys 650, without breaking them

[@redrockliving2131]

Would it be possible to get a DVD with this entire trip on it?

[@TheScatman89]

What's the first song playing in the background called at the start of the video. Does anyone know? Much appreciated thanks! Can't get it out of my head haha. mmmhmmm mmmhhmmm 🤗

[@JaredJustus]

The website is no longer live. I would love to do this red tops to mountain tops ride. Can you please provide route details including GPS files?

[@capecrusader6932]

Come on, you guys are about the same age as me. Church Rock is obviously Sgt. Peppers Yellow Submarine from the Beatles.

[@danbraden4401]

What was luggage setups?

[@johnvincent578]

Great video!!! I’m trying to decide between a honda XR650L or KLR650. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! I would like to do the trial from Mexico to Canada. I know the Honda XR650L is better suited for off road technical trials. Is the majority of the trail well maintained and better suited for the KLR? or more rugged in which case the XR may be better? Which would you prefer for the entire trial?

[@rmatvmc]

you nailed it. KLR is better on the road and the XR is better off. I don't know what trails you will be riding. We had an XR for a while. It got worse gas mileage than the klr, so you may want to consider that as well. - Justin

[@jasonearles9789]

I have not ridden the Yamaha T7 but from watching the reviews I would give it a try for your ride.

[@ordinaryguy8113]

Hey what are you guys using for Com Units? Awesome video!

[@rmatvmc]

We have been using the Cardo PackTalks for years now and have really liked them! www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/cardo-systems-packtalk-bold-jbl-system-p

[@chadbjerken7907]

I’m curious about what tire you are running on your 790 for a trip like this? I am still trying to find one I like.

[@rmatvmc]

Eric was trying out the Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 for this ride!

[@chadbjerken7907]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC ok thanks. I have been running that tire myself. I like the traction and handling but not how quickly the rear tire wares.

[@TheWinger1008]

Is there anywhere posted what bikes were on this trip? I think it would be nice for people to know the different sizes and what bikes were used to determine if what they have is sufficient or, like me buying a good used one for this epic trip. Certainly a bucket list trip that's for sure.

[@rmatvmc]

In episode 1 we show all the riders and their bikes. You can check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofCfnZnhtqUaK8

[@TheWinger1008]

@@rmatvmc Cool, thanks for responding. You guys are awesome.

[@ducky1496]

How do you guys do fuel stops so that they don’t turn into a 9 guy credit card clusterfuck??Great videography!!! The kid on the Honda filming needs to crack a wheelie once in a while!!

[@davec.3198]

No wheelies once you hit pavement? Maybe that is my tradition and no one elses. :)

[@ADV_Agenda]

How do you guys like the Olympus panniers?? What Panniers is Eric using on the 790???

[@rmatvmc]

The Olympus panniers are sweet! They've got all the features we've always wanted from soft luggage for these rides! Awesome blend of durability and functionality. Eric was running the Tusk Highland Rackless System on his 790 for this ride. - Josh

[@ADV_Agenda]

@@rmatvmc thanks for the feedback

[@ADV_Agenda]

I would love to see what the Olympus panniers look like on the 790, seems like the pannier racks have been on back order for a while. Im having a tough time deciding between the Highland or the Olympus

[@mileskramer671]

Any change ya'll would share a GPx for this trip?

[@rmatvmc]

The first link in the description will take you to a page where you can see our full GPS route.

[@dring83]

Eric are you riding the older 690? in this video?

[@rmatvmc]

In episode 1 we show all the riders and which bike they're on if you want to check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofCfnZnhtqUaK8. Eric is riding a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure!

[@dring83]

what comm units are you using?

[@rmatvmc]

We're all running the Cardo Packtalk Bold Units! - Josh www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/cardo-systems-packtalk-bold-jbl-system-p

[@va7oloko]

Filmed last year?

[@ntdscherer]

He said they were doing it in September didn't he? At least, he said that is the best time of year to do it. He mentioned a recent forest fire, you might be able to figure out when it was from that.

[@va7oloko]

@@ntdscherer the dead giveaway to me were the leaves and fall colors. That hasn't happened yet this year in CO and it usually only lasts a week or two

[@ntdscherer]

@@va7oloko Great point, I didn't think about that.

[@cheapvodka9942]

wait this is what u guys do for a living well its confirmed there is a god so jelly

[@bluedolphin5792]

It looks so non scary on video, but it's a different story in real life.

[@Ty_yaks]

This ride but on 500$ bikes