Chasing Colorado's Deadliest Trails - Pt1 Shelf Roads!!

[@gzrgldr8288]

I used to go out there when Jim Bishop was doing work on the property. He was a lot of fun to talk with. Last time I saw him actually working, he was building the moat. His health has prevented him from doing much lately, but we sure do appreciate what he has done and shared with many people.

[@DarrenT0dd]

Exactly what I was thinking with Jim. Last time I saw him was probably 15 years ago and he was givin’er hell. Amazing guy.

[@jeepdiesel1989]

I saw him last year out there hanging out with this dog

[@e.s.bryant765]

Thanks yall. Beautiful!

[@larrystansbury7730]

Go to red cone pass and radical Hill it's a one-way pass the goes to Breckenridge from Robert's tunnel

[@montegtaylor]

That is the reason to go keeping. To see the beautiful sights! Great place to visit.

[@michaelcook184]

Thanks for the ride be safe have fun

[@mclarenscca]

Guys, thanks for sharing that beautiful country with us!

[@stoneblue1795]

I like it when this whole gang gets together. Nice folks.

[@norcoredneck]

Awesome trip.

[@daveoffroad7396]

Great video guys..!!

[@motomason]

This guy was epic before KZbin sold out. Jim the castle builder he built it with ingenuity because he didn’t have the money. Insane storyteller but definitely talented glad you guys put this on your Channel brought back some funny memories. Can’t wait to make it to Colorado with my jeep yay

[@chiefvilla3167]

Beautiful country thank you for inviting us. That castle was a trip but I don't know if I'd go up there either. For one things my knees wouldn't make it two steps. Take care and be safe enjoy.👏🏽👍🏽👌🏽✋🏽🙏🏽🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎.

[@williameddy1662]

Chief Villa ----You might try an anti inflammatory , and , physiotherapy . If they are really bad , don`t hesitate in getting a knee replacement . My wife had one on March 4, 2022 and now , 5 months later , is up to walking a couple miles a days , including some hills . If you do get a knee replacement , follow their instruction to the letter . Don`t work too hard , or , do too little work .

[@danshepler9933]

That road up the side of the mountain is beautiful,

[@mikerivalewarren7562]

Ol man Jim bishop’s castle is awesome! It is always fun to listen to him go off on some pretty interesting rants

[@AdamDaughterson]

I worked at the Victor mines in the 90s vulcanizing conveyer belts in the winter. Super cool views, super cold 🥶

[@kennethsonier1766]

Thanks for taking us along on this beautiful Serene journey, some of them well for pretty fishy 😱👍☮️🇺🇲

[@Weidjeep]

Thank You for taking us on this beautiful journey with you and your lovely wives. Next to the builds the journey's are my #2 favorite to watch. Can't wait for episode 2.

[@aliceevans3357]

Gosh what pretty country. Thanks for taking us along. Loved the castle, I enjoyed it and watching you guys explore, you guys are a great bunch. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@gayle4804]

I can hardly wait to see part 2 of this it's amazing beautiful country

[@rickcooper6817]

Man you guys have all the fun, and here I am stuck back here in North Carolina. Have fun and be safe!

[@crankybuzzard6867]

love wheelin in those areas. Thanks for sharing!!!! Looks like total fun!!!

[@graemethompson340]

Great video guys the scenery looks absolutely awesome and love the castle thanks for the journey cheers for now

[@irbymaynard47]

Jim Bishop and the Casle he built is something all should see. Thxz for yalls vids. Colorado native

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Like colt said, donkeys are tough. Have you ever see a donkey in a field of cows, the farmer uses the donkey to protect the cattle from coyotes, and they do their job well.

[@IamTheCajun66]

Breathtaking scenery. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@polishsunshine3470]

We visited bishops castle years ago and the only reason I climbed to the top was the knowledge that thousands of people have been up there before me, That was built so sketchy with barely more than tack welds , I agree with what colt said about not being scared because they’re not a welder lol I still think that was one of the most dangerous things I’ve done, I can’t believe it hasn’t collapsed yet , metal does rust 🫣

[@UtahOutlander]

Phantom Canyon...Shelf Road...right in my old back yard! Grew up in Penrose (home of Estes model rockets 🚀). Used to be a really great area. 👍

[@davidallen1664]

I love this part of the country! So full of childhood memories and still my favorite place to visit. At Bishop's Castle you were very close to where my dad lives now. Safe travels, and watch for the random flash floods and snow falls.

[@randyjohnson3712]

Great video guys. Good to see the wives out with you. Colt where did you get all your knowledge of the area? Your a darn encyclopedia of info... lol looking forward to the next one R.

[@bleepinjeep]

I grew up near there before moving to South Dakota as an adult. 😉👍 Thanks

[@alaskanfamilyoutbackadvent5743]

I never new Colorado had castles. Very cool thanks for sharing that with us. Nice to see you all together tripping

[@randymaggard8694]

We drove those two roads last year. Definitely a beautiful drive! Great video thanks

[@richardaragon1391]

Back in the day they had a rave there and it was awesome.. Bishop's Castle

[@johnnygadgetgilmore7631]

Love seeing shots from home, thanks!!! Looking forward to seeing part 2(I think as I was a paramedic /SAR tech on several calls on lake como road, including the one that had the memorial plaque) But love seeing shots of Colorado.

[@RG-ce5hj]

Loved the tour!! 👍👍

[@jakebreak8917]

As always, Matt and Colt you guys do a great job! Keep up the awesome adventures! I love seeing them!

[@jpwilliams5444]

You drove right past my house. I live 2 miles south of the start of Shelf Road. We drive it frequently. Like they said, no four-wheel drive required, but what makes it so dangerous is two things: 1) driving too fast, and 2) on-coming traffic driving too fast! People who work at the gold mine use Shelf Road to commute from home to work. They've gotten so used to the road that they tend to drive much faster than they should. So it's best to avoid the road during shift changes! But not every accident is due to speed. One unfortunate elderly man had a serious health issue while driving Shelf Road two years ago and plunged 187 feet down permanently ending his health issue. His pickup truck burst into flame which started a brush fire. One of the most interesting stories involves a "high-speed" pursuit on Shelf Road. At 9:30pm on November 1, 2020 an armed fugitive from justice with five felony warrants led police from three local cities as well as Sheriff’s deputies from two counties on a high-speed chase from Cañon City north through Cripple Creek by way of Shelf Road. One can only imagine the frantic, reckless drive up Shelf Road of one car followed by the many flashing red and blue lights that illuminated the dark along with the screaming sirens echoing off the steep canyon walls along the way. The fugitive fired at deputies and officers as he fled, crashed his car, evaded police on foot, and was apprehended the next day in an abandoned cabin. Just days after being sentenced to 34 years in prison he escaped the Teller County jail and a manhunt captured him again four days later. Now he is part of the local folklore of Shelf Road. Thanks for the videos. Great series!

[@abqcrutch]

Wow! Being in NM, always heard about Bishop's Castle. Gonna have to check it out this fall. Loved the video. Hope's laugh is contagious! Lol.

[@larryjames3327]

We live close to Bishops castle and have been there several times. As a former welder I am scared shitless every time I walk around on the metal grating and look at the bird shit welds on the hand rails. Scary stuff. To be honest, I can't believe the state has not made it off limits to walk around in/on. Old Mr. Bishop is quite the character.

[@donchonealyotheoneal5456]

You got to go over mosquito pass and Independence Pass in 1974 those were deadly those were some serious four-wheel drive passes only four-wheel drive but they probably nice and smooth and wide today

[@Handle4477]

That’s brave walking around that rusted castle 🏰 I myself is nearly 300lbs and hells no I walk through there 😂 but I would when I could but I’m not so there for i squat 🤙.

[@joelappin9735]

I was at that castle last summer. Ignorance is bliss. At 1st I didn't pay attention then I did. The amount of people on the structures was mind boggling. I'm surprised no one has gotten hurt there.

[@Handle4477]

@@joelappin9735 someday minus today I would probably see it for myself.

[@josephobrien942]

Great video, love the scenery and seeing your families with you. Shout out to Colt for his narration and knowledge, rock on

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Colt on the bridge.... I just couldn't help but think about Horton Hears a Who.🤣😂🤣😂

[@ericpower2119]

Hey guys, just so you know, this is the first time I have ever commented on a video on U-T EVER! So first, thanks for doing this video, it's great to see a video that's about the Cripple Creek area. I have lived West side of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Ute Pass, Divide, and last Cripple Creek, for the last 30 years and i love the area, and all its history. Bishops Castle should be on a must do stop for anyone that is in the area. It's a drive that will get the kids faces off their phones and looking for all the wildlife. I had the great honor of sitting and talking with Jim for about an hour about 15 years ago. He had just returned from a big box store with his pickup, loaded down with 80 lb bags of concrete. I started to move to help him off load them and he almost yelled at me to stop. Thats when my 80-year-old dad, 16-year-old daughter and I started talking to Jim. You see it is a point of pride for Jim, that he has built, placed, put in, moved, wielded, polished and loved every bit of it by himself, with only minimal help from family and VERY close friends. To make a long comment longer, part of the reasoning and motivation for Jim is not only to make a place for his family, but to give the county, as he described it, a big middle finger. they wouldn't give him a permit for one of the buildings he wanted to do, so he just keeps going and "adding" onto what he had a permit to do. Shelf road is a great road to drive with some breath-taking scenery (and drops) along the way. I have driven it many times, not only in my 74 1/2 Jeep Renegade (sorry small brag), but also in my pickup truck. Don't take your Tesla up there and you will be fine. It is deadly today for mainly two reasons. One, flat landers and (Lov yall) Appalachian "mountaineers". Just remember, in tight spots it the UP-hill driver that has the right of way, and on shelf you may need to back up 100 yards or more to get to a good passing spot. Second, don't be a moron, if you're coming up to altitude, don't drink. those "two beers, I swear officer" do and will affect you a lot more at 9K+ height than at the 1k or less that you have been living at for the last 40 years. Again, sorry to make such a long comment, so God bless, be safe, and have a great day.

[@nickburns5571]

Commissioned and in feed conveyor at the Cripple Creek and Victor Mine. Pretty cool to see how they can keep processing the same tailings for years to extract more gold!

[@JEEPIMPACT]

This series is great👍

[@rightwingmanscott]

Great show. Been to Bishops Castle! Great area

[@joshuazientara4452]

Thanks for sharing.

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

Way cool video. Like the narrative and history you included. I have added both trails to my list of trails to do when in Colorado. Thanks for sharing.

[@redcanyonl6636]

Enjoyed seeing you on my home turf. Next time you are in Cañon City add Skyline Drive to your itinerary. You don’t need a 4x4 but still a fun drive. There’s also the Penrose Commons trails for hardcore rock crawling.

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Looks like a nice place to visit

[@jefferybuchan4235]

I have done that road in my scion XB, but it is all good. Just going there and seeing the sites is what a lot of the lesser trails here is all about.

[@marygrace5231]

So cool you have a " jeepn' buddy".

[@EigerSummitOffroad]

Would love to get out there and XJ with you guys one day. Sure is some beautiful country.

[@walliscrow]

We visited Bishop's Castle a few years back when the old man was still alive. He was a character for sure. My kids climbed up to the roof, I was chicken.

[@freedomin4low344]

You guys went up higher than I did. Engineers don't even go as high as welders do, apparently. Or at least this one, who also has a crippling fear of falling. lol.

[@bobcooper1055]

You two look like twins.. thanks for the journey..

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks like a lot of fun, the castle was excellent, should take Matt to the glass bridge near Grand Canyon, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@jdavis7515]

There are still wild donkeys in Cripple Creek. We have seen them the last couple of years, but most recently in September of 2022. I've concluded they no longer like the crowds, but I could be wrong. We often find them at the school or along the back road on the west side of town. They like apples, but shouldn't eat too many. BTW, Phantom Canyon is very cool and worth the trip. We drove it in a stock Surburban. Should probably have had a smaller vehicle, but still doable.

[@campingincolorado6432]

You should let people know when you're coming to the area, do a meet and greet! I live in Divide myself!

[@B.O.R.R.]

Fun trip!

[@motomason]

My favorite series that you guys did was the jeep builds versus busted knuckle

[@thousandoaksauto1696]

Matt, Cole & wives' Thanks for discovering those awesome places. How far is it from Moab? We always do EJS every year & that looks like a fun trip to add on to Moab!

[@adu2314]

Porcelain is harder than metal but brittle. Like you can sharpen a knife with it but it breaks before bending much.😇 Either not good for a cylinder.😇

[@KN4OKadventures]

We love Colorado and was there last month. Planning another trip next year.

[@rightwingmanscott]

Heading to Red Feathers area in a couple weeks

[@waynelawrence4973]

Looks like yall had a great time! Enjoyed the scenery

[@bleepinjeep]

Thanks, It was a blast indeed!

[@fogstain]

Gotta get one of them bags! I'm gonna scoop one from you at Invasion.

[@williamglaser6577]

Transfer Trail by Glenwood Springs is very dangerious when it is wet.

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

Great video Matt, love the Castle!!!!😃

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me If I spring a leak, she mends me Jeep song for the ride, by The Band

[@richardaragon1391]

The Royal gor bridge is awesome too just outside of canyon City

[@toddellis5197]

Colt... I just went through all of what you are doing with the charging system for my 95 XJ 2-door... I put grounds from the battery to everywhere, 2 gauge wire... Replaced the fan, the switch roller in the dash, resistor... Read the voltage at the positive terminal on the back of your alternator going to the battery... Should be 13.6 or higher... Optimally, 14-ish. Unless you have a ton of stuff going on, which you may, the alternator should stay between 13.6-14ish... My problem is that I just got a bad alternator from the auto store... Replaced, and done...

[@runninonempty820]

Didn't look that deadly to me, just beautiful. The castle looked like a lot of fun.

[@lisaveraldi5882]

This is my backyard playground. And I've hiked up to Window several times.

[@mrajinj661]

Are you losing battery voltage with the Cherokee just sitting there. If so connect your voltage meter to the battery and start pulling fuses one by one till your voltage stabilizes. If that doesn't work it's time to pull out the power probe. I also have had the pleasure of talking to Jim Bishop and he is very blunt and tells it like it is, which is quite entertaining! There is also a large and beautiful Buddhist temple between rustic and red feather.

[@dwj6503]

I like your pick up your bleeping trash bag! I wish everyone would help to keep Colorado litter free!

[@jackson7421]

Matt did much better than I would. I would have never gone anywhere close to up those exterior stairs

[@inkedbuddhist5220]

Ahh Bishop's Castle. Quite an interesting story. Built by 1 man who beat cancer to only have another battle over ownership.

[@racingfortheson]

We were just on Phantom Canyon Rd last week.

[@cunever]

Nice, lovely vistas, great video, but a bit of a misnomer (in my book) when it comes to the deadliness. A ten minute drive from where I live and roads are why more precipitous alongside some rather dramatic gorges, albeit paved…

[@theginjaninja9768]

your fueling issue is likely the ESIM valve on the canister. they get plugged up

[@crwray]

Thanks!

[@deplorablemexican150]

Hope you hit redcone. It’s in Bailey. County road 60.

[@andrewwhittenburg8723]

Nothing gets my knees shaking like radical hill in Montezuma

[@adamwinters4448]

I remember donkey derby days in cripple creek as a kid

[@dalerose1694]

I used to work in cripple Creek . The Burroughs lived in the town more than they did out of town. You couldn’t harass them there’s a town ordinance about it . If they were standing in the middle of an intersection you could Honk your horn you couldn’t get out and try to Shoo them away just had to sit and wait.

[@travisbohannontboogleplano6751]

Great video of beautiful country. By the way, who runs the drone for those wonderful shots? Stay safe guys.

[@coryfrandsen2421]

I'm with Matt, couldn't get me up that tower lol

[@offroadwithed]

Yes!

[@bwz7275]

just watched your black bear pass experience. I certainly hope you have returned to Colorado better prepared...help is not always a phone call away.

[@TheOldaz1]

Climbing on that sketchy building really messed with my vertigo guys - otherwise a great trail.

[@Cpcsof1]

Schoefield Pass is "officially" the deadliest pass in Colorado. 9 deaths or so.

[@scottburrow8717]

Since you guys or some of you are from Tennessee like me. Have you been to the largest treehouse in the world in Tennessee? That a cool place to go.

[@richardaragon1391]

I believe the sun used to stand on that dragon's head and juggle while flames were coming out of it

[@AaronMarshallada]

Really looking forward to Blanca Peak! How many parts are in this series? Got my trail trash bag on order

[@bleepinjeep]

We are still editing but there will ba a few for sure👍

[@mrajinj661]

I know you guys have driven The Black Bear pass which is the deadliest road in Colorado.

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

Man that tower look sketchy as F. I would not have gone up to the top like Colt.

[@billjcanada]

Glad to see that your wives were along to provide adult supervision.

[@4Mary6]

I noticed that the volume went up and down scene to scene. Most video editing software has a way to do sound compression for consistent volume. It makes for a better viewing experience.

[@martykitson3442]

Dirt roads where you are not going to see a Tesla I love it already 😁

[@brentworls8509]

Could have run out of trail repair stickers on that castle.

[@lowellcrabb151]

My kind of wheeling, between 2 and 6 vehicles, not 20 to 40 in a line.