Ducati Dirty Dozen - Episode 3

We wrap up the Ducati Dirty Dozen with a failed attempt at Black Bear Pass. It was closed due to "An unstable rock face." Technically, the pass was open all the way to the summit but closed on the San Miguel County side. There was a locked gate a few hundred meters from the summit on the San Juan County side. We rode to the sign and turned back.
We spent the night in Silverton, then rode Engineer Pass from the Poughkeepsie Gulch side. We'd been up Engineer Pass a couple times previously, but all were from the Animas Forks side, which is much mellower.

[@stevehicks616]

Keep it spicy 🥵 great video

[@allenhuling598]

Good times....great product testing! Thanks for filming and sharing, Cory....Happy New Year!🤘

[@CamelADV]

Thanks for the feedback! It was a great trip and I can't wait to get back there.

[@AdventureTomek]

Finally had a chance to ride more of that incredible area last year. I'm pretty sure Black Bear was closed for most, if not all season. I have a riding buddy that lives in Montrose and rides the area frequently, i'll have to see if he can find any updates on what will happen with Black Bear. Happy New Year 🍻

[@CamelADV]

We were sad to see it closed; it's been on our hit list for quite a while.

[@AngelFaceMotoRider]

Are you maybe setting up a Both at the Calgary Motorcycle Show from Feb 2, 3 & 4th.?

[@CamelADV]

No booth, but we'll be there wandering around, I'm sure.

[@AngelFaceMotoRider]

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[@gbner9991]

How are you liking this DX compared to the T7? :)

[@CamelADV]

The DX was excellent on this trip (which was a 50/50 mix of twisty paved roads and rocky mountain passes.) It's comfortable, powerful and it has all the features (cruise, ride modes etc). The T7 is more basic, and I prefer it for tougher riding, but it isn't nearly as fun or comfortable on the road sections. The DX was the better bike for this particular trip.

[@PaulCsomething]

I think up Schofield pass is the single worst spot of all the passes, but the whole area is incredible.

[@CamelADV]

Schofield can be a handful on a big bike for sure. Hancock in the rain was arguably on par.