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

[@FloridaFlyer2]

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!

[@mikep5336]

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

[@texasxlander]

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!

[@davesanders9203]

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.

[@stephencarbajal5657]

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

[@JH-mt3pp]

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.

[@rigs-trails1303]

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

[@imrevin7]

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

[@imrevin7]

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

[@JH-mt3pp]

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.

[@bvillarreal93]

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

[@herbmanning8348]

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

[@newbwheeler9777]

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

[@lainekennedy941]

Awesome video!! Can’t wait for more.

[@SkooledINC]

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.

[@racevanandros2916]

Awesome Bro, BEAUTIMOUS. Thankyou

[@yippee1973]

Awesome video. Great job!

[@thompaxton]

Another great video!

[@NigelNaughton]

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.

[@gladia.gat0r]

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

[@Built2Wander]

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

[@DieselFirefighter72]

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

[@davidshuttleworth5768]

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]

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.

[@billknudson6620]

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.

[@jasondevereaux3369]

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]

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

[@Gearhead720]

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.

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@b8a7m74]

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

[@zackj_com]

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]

@@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!

[@williamkittrell2424]

Love the front bumper!! What brand is it?

[@networkguy3152]

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.

[@beachboy4928]

Great filming!

[@brycepenrod]

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

[@Built2Wander]

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

[@rogerballard3587]

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

[@ChrisLoomisDirtFlix]

Love that video

[@aidanparker9543]

Mel is the man

[@gibson5056]

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

[@gogerwi]

pingggggg

[@Built2Wander]

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

[@JH-mt3pp]

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

[@lukesimonsen6455]

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

[@Built2Wander]

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

[@randystern7870]

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

[@JeepCherokeeful]

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

[@Redriver6464]

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]

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

[@zackj_com]

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

[@bgjohn3rd]

LOL thinks a gladiator is a long wheel base.

[@indyjones7550]

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]

BS. Pics or it didn’t happen.

[@cjjenson8212]

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

[@AustinH7]

You sound fun at parties.