Luis TV: Black Bear Pass, Most Dangerous Pass in Colorado. Yamaha WR250R.

Luis TV: Black Bear Pass, Most Dangerous Pass in Colorado. Yamaha WR250R. Bensound.com

[@calij586]

Excellent video and narrarion! Loved it

[@planted770]

One of the best Black Bear Pass videos I've seen! Great drone shots, too!

[@sanchezsaturno]

I’m glad you liked it. I had a blast shooting this video. I think I’m returning this coming summer to ride it again.

[@andreasschmidt3413]

I really enjoy the riding and commentary, your videos do a good job of showing what the riding is like (I'm on a WR250 too). I'm hoping to go ride this area next week and your Black Bear pass video gives me confidence I can do it compared to the ones of people crashing their way down it on large adventure bikes!

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@andreasschmidt3413 the WR 250 R is a fantastic bike for black bear Pass. The places is beautiful beyond words. It’s a bucket list ride. Enjoy. Not many people get to see what you’re going to see when you’re there.

[@jimedick9496]

Fantastic video sir!!! The ride looks nerve racking, but those are the type I enjoy most. Your additional footage using your drone was brilliant. I absolutely loved this video!!! Black Bear Pass has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you 🙏

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks Jim, I had a blast making that video. It’s definitely a ride everyone should do at least once. It’s super epic up there.

[@littleDoughie]

This is a channel thats definetly overdue for more subscribers. Great commentary, amazing cinematography! Looking forward to more videos :)

[@sanchezsaturno]

Lukas, I’m glad you liked the video. I’m partner and I had a blast recording these adventures. Thanks for the subscription. I hope one day I’ll get the numbers to get monetized, but for now it’s a labor of love and we are enjoying it.

[@sanchezsaturno]

If you are in the New Mexico or Colorado area, let’s go for a ride!

[@dhbrantley]

I ride a BMW R1250 GSA. The only issues I can see are navigating the steps and dragging the skid plate which could through me off my intended path. This is a great video and very informative for those of us who have never done Black Bear Pass.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@dhbrantley thank you Brantley, I’m glad you liked it. Yeah the GSA is a big bike. You can totally do it on one of those but do it with a few friends. Don’t take that bike up there by yourself. I’d help you do it but I live in Santa Fe. So it’s not exactly a local ride for me.

[@othgmark1]

@@dhbrantley it can and has been done on a really large adventure bike but the idea of getting thrown off your intended path will not be ok. Off your path to the left means a 200 foot plus vertical plunge to your death. To your right you are up against a cliff face. I have ridden on a Drz400 and a Husaberg fe650. I own a Gs1200 it might be doable for you but the entire area is much more fun a lighter more nimble motorcycle. Keep in mind that the video shows it dry. I have ridden down the steps when water was running down them as well. There a number of rides in the area that are enjoyable on something larger such as Animas Forks, Corkscrew Gulch, Cinnamon Pass, Engineer Pass, Imogene can be navigated as well. Even these have higher than normal risk involved. Pulling into Ouray one year we saw the rescue choppers take off before our ride. A tourist killed himself and his entire family on Imogene Pass. Ground clearance on a GS will definitely become an issue at times.

[@sidetrailadventures60]

Great video! awesome ride,

[@sanchezsaturno]

It really is. Unimaginable views.

[@billroberts9182]

Very nice video. Thx for sharing!

[@sanchezsaturno]

I’m glad you liked it Bill. I had a lot of fun making that video. What a place.

[@franksmith9692]

Great riding. Great video. Great drone work. Great commentary. What else! 😳

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks frank, I’m glad you liked it. I wanna go back every weekend by it’s a bit far from Santa Fe, where I live. Right now I’m in Mexico City. Unfortunately not on two wheels but I do plan and seeing as much of the area as possible.

[@henryh3050]

Thanks for sharing. Very nice

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks for watching. :-)

[@ColoCruise]

Got to appreciate someone who hits the middle of the puddles.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Lol, yeah I regretted it immediately. It was cold up there and my pants got wet. Lol. I think I’ll do it again next time. Lol.

[@mrhypnomadic1104]

Fantastic video of an epic ride!! Thanks so much for sharing this! Definitely going on my "Dual Sport Bucket List."

[@sanchezsaturno]

Mr. Hyp Nomadic, do it. It’s actually way safer on a bike than on a Jeep. And the views are jaw dropping. Seriously, the images don’t do it justice. It’s like 100 time prettier when you see it with your one two eyes. Shit, let me know when you go and if I can I’ll do it with you.

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

You guys are great! Good job tackling Black Bear!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thank you, I’ve been dying to get back to Black Bear since I recorded this. I need to get back there before the summer ends. I keep hearing stories of snow up there as early as September.

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

@@sanchezsaturno you should definitely do it! My son and I are doing the TAT route through Colorado in September. While Black Bear isn’t on the TAT, I have been watching these vids to get a feel for what we’ll be facing. We have decided to skip Ophir pass and go by road from Lake City to Telluride. Because of your vid, I think we will side trip up to Bridal Veil falls though!

[@sanchezsaturno]

That sounds fantastic. I am glad my TAT videos helped. It’s an awesome route for sure.

[@Barncatfish]

Great video and well edited. The drone shots from the pass were outstanding. Definitely better to do that trail on a bike than 4x4.

[@sanchezsaturno]

It would be a lot scarier on a 4x4. There is definitely more risk on 4 wheels up there but people do it all the time.

[@charlesbouldin3087]

Amazing! One of your best videos!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks Chuck, ;-)

[@MacawAviculture]

Fantastic videography! Thank you for sharing this epic adventure!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thank! I’m glad you liked it. I had a lot of fun making this video.

[@douglaszerbarini1198]

Love your upbeat personality!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks man, life is better on the upbeat.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks man, life is better on the upbeat.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Great fun video! Go WR!!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Such a good bike.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

@@sanchezsaturno Yes! I love mine!! Happy and safe riding!

[@mark-lj5dc]

really enjoyed your video - thanks

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@mark-lj5dc thanks Mark, I’m glad you liked it. I had a blast filming that.

[@friedaspyder8485]

Very nice video Luis. I have the WR, but alas no Wendolyn.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@friedaspyder8485 I’m so lucky to have my Wendolyne. Luckier than I deserve, for sure. I hope one day you too can have your own version of my Wendolyne.

[@bobwombacher3511]

Excellent video.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thank you Bob, I appreciate it. I had a blast shooting it. Such a good ride.

[@martycech5844]

Bucket List bike and ride for me! Thank You for sharing!

[@sanchezsaturno]

I seriously wanna ride this every year at least once. It’s that cool.

[@justincoleman2740]

Excellent video! Gracias. Your lady is bonito.

[@sanchezsaturno]

I believe Guapa is the proper term.

[@carlv8168]

Yeah, dude...."Bonito" is the masculine gender. Gwendolyn probably wouldn't appreciate that. Guapa or bonita works better.

[@justincoleman2740]

@@carlv8168 Gracias!

[@carlv8168]

@@justincoleman2740 De nada, Justin.

[@Porsche996driver]

The song is Black Bear Road by CW McCaul. Hilarious 2 minute frantically-told family adventure story! ✨🤣 Nice riding that’s a lot steeper than it appears!! 14:01 Great drone work at Bridal Falls!

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@Porsche996driver thanks, I’m glad you like it. Yeah, the famous steps definitely feel like you could go over your handle bars.

[@WRjockey]

Great ride and a beautiful video!! I know I'll never ride down Black Bear Pass myself, but it's nice knowing that my bike (WR) could make it! ;)

[@sanchezsaturno]

I’ll go with you dude. It’s not as bad with a support rider.

[@othgmark1]

@@WRjockey the entire area is the best in offroad motorcycling l have experienced. Between Ouray and Crested Butte is some of the best singletrack you can ride. I do recommend at least one friend with you two is even better.

[@UltraAdventurer]

That went from Expert level to SCARY level.

[@sanchezsaturno]

That’s the one thing I hate from the wide angle video. You can’t tell how steep shit is. But it was a proper descent.

[@brianvaller6589]

Man that looks like an epic ride!! I need to get up there one of these days and scare myself on that trail!!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Brian, let me know when you go. I wanna scare myself again. Lol.

[@brianvaller6589]

@@sanchezsaturno Heck yeah, I think I need to get a street legal adventure bike so that exploring the towns is possible as well..

[@James-r9c3m]

This is the best video I have seen for this ride. You did a very good job!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks man, I’m glad you liked it. I had a blast shooting it. And my girlfriend helped. Been wanting to go back and ride it again. Maybe in May or June when the snow clears. I’ll go back for a second attempt.

[@frooke2]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@sanchezsaturno]

I’m glad you liked it. It was awesome shooting that video

[@Sully8858]

I guess I missed the dangerous part, but it sure is beautiful.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@Sully8858 I think the only reason they say this is because beginners sometimes get in over their heads and go overboard. So to speak.

[@carlcrasmussen]

Dangerous as hell in a vehicle put on a motorcycle not much more dangerous than riding a motorcycle in general. In a vehicle if you fall over the edge you're in a rolling death cage

[@biketothetop]

Great tour of black bear pass and the waterfalls. The Drone certainly added a lot of value to this ride. Of course having your girlfriend drop you off at the top and knowing she's waiting at the bottom is good motivation for careful riding. I can't say that I would ever want to put my girlfriend on the back of my motorcycle and ride up to the falls without any proper riding gear on. Hopefully that was a putt-putt ride all the way back up.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Oh it was. When she is back there the ride is super slow and careful. No shenanigans with her onboard.

[@biketothetop]

@sanchezsaturno I left my comment a year ago... not bad better late than never :-) If you don't ride smooth, I guess you won't have a girlfriend.👍

[@sanchezsaturno]

lol, I see that. Oops.

[@markjacobs3956]

You did it on the correct bike.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks Mark, I though for a very small moment that I should do it on my KLR. And after 2 seconds of considering this. I said, “he’ll no!” “I’m taking the WR”

[@markjacobs3956]

@@sanchezsaturno Have done it on an 800 Tiger a WR450 and now will do it on my new to me Super Sherpa... Get older go smaller... Living in Summit County I need a, Yes I can do it alone bike....

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@markjacobs3956 it such a nice ride. I wish I lived closer.

[@rickdougherty1371]

My first time was on a WR, it did fine but could have used a lil more umph way up high. Then I got an 500exc...perfect at 14k and a blast on the twisty connecting roads!

[@Buck1954]

I've never ridden Black Bear Pass, but I've ridden some other lesser known passes on my 1972 Honda SL 125 trail bike back in the 70's. I was on some pretty hairy places with experienced riders. One learns fast that way. At 8:55 that is a scary part of the trail. Nice size bike to do that on.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Agreed, there are some really cool passes in Colorado that don’t get the credit they deserve. And way to go on your 50 plus years of trail riding. I’m hoping for the same.

[@thedoorider]

very kewl!

[@sanchezsaturno]

It really is that cool. It is seriously a bucket list ride.

[@the_rocky_mountain_rider]

I never tried this trail yet, but it's on my list. I did a video on my channel when I rode up to Red Cone Pass, which was pretty hairy, and curious to see how they compare. Great video!

[@sanchezsaturno]

Red Cone and Black Bear are similar in altitude. But Black Bear has those step downs. It’s not a long section, maybe 200 feet long. But it is very memorable. It is memorable enough not to remember the rest of the ride.

[@the_rocky_mountain_rider]

I'd love to head down that way in July. I'm in NorCo, so mostly hitting up the trail systems out this way, but looking to expand out to the south a bit.

[@sanchezsaturno]

lol, funny, I’m in Santa Fe, I’m not from this area either. But I do love it.

[@chriskryder2994]

Ran this in 1976 in a totally stock jeep wagoneer. It was a real trail then. Imo has been citified to accommodate tourists

[@sanchezsaturno]

Oh yeah, I’m sure it has changed since then, that’s almost half a century ago. It would have been cool to see how it was then. I’m totally jealous you saw how it was back then.

[@wndomana8730]

I loved how smart you crossed that straw. You went from sexy level to super sexy level!! Thank you for returning home safe and whole.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Te amo tanto, mi vida.

[@garyhull5617]

You're thinking of "Wolf Creek Pass" by C.W. McCall. Years ago he used to operate an upstairs slide show in Ouray called The San Juan Odyssey.

[@sanchezsaturno]

That’s the one! lol where were you when I was shooting this video. Lol. Thanks man.

[@garyhull5617]

@@sanchezsaturno I know southwest Colorado well. In my estimation the most scenic and interesting part if the state. I've ridden offroad in the area in the early '80s. Never Black Bear, but Stony Pass and Bristol Head above Creede. I'm looking at 80 summers this year so I no longer ride off road, although I do still throw a leg over my street bike. Great video presentation, very enjoyable.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks Gary, I’m glad you liked it. It was a great time shooting that video.

[@Lost1Byte]

Awesom

[@sanchezsaturno]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@SasquaPlatypus]

The song is Black Bear Road by CW McCall

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@SasquaPlatypus I wish I could have came up with the name on the spot. But thanks for the reminder. A nice song for a nice ride.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Excelente video. I have an Africa twin and think I should get a smaller bike for the passes. New subscriber.

[@sanchezsaturno]

It’s possible to do it on an Africa Twin, but it’s so much more fun on a smaller bike. Honda does make a 300cc bike that would make a great ADV bike. Thanks for watching. I can’t wait to get back to that pass.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

@@sanchezsaturno thanks for taking time to respond. Saludos.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@Asdfghjkl1234 no problem, just trying to make everyone feel welcome. I looked up some bikes just for the hell of it. And looks like when it comes to light ADV bikes. The KTM 500 EXC-F is the lightest and strongest. Unfortunately it’s also the most expensive one.

[@aimlessimages831]

Amazing ride... which drone are you using? Amazing video.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks man I’m glad you liked it. I use the DJI Mavic Mini 2. Although I’ve been itching to upgrade to the mini 4 since it has follow me features. But the mini 2 shoots in 4K and there is nothing wrong with it so I’m still using it.

[@aimlessimages831]

Very cool. 🤙🏽

[@ferkuzuel]

Exelente video 😂

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks, it was a blast to make. And a ride I hope I can do again soon.

[@jimthompson717]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's way steeper than the camera shows?

[@sanchezsaturno]

It is frighteningly steep through there. It isn’t steep enough to go over you handle bars, but it certainly feels like it.

[@sanchezsaturno]

But it’s only scary at the step-downs. The rest of the ride is probably intermediate.

[@Slavkoadv]

Uphill would be much more fun for sure :)

[@sanchezsaturno]

I'd honesty love to try it uphill but it's marked one way at the top and the bottom of the hard part. I wonder if it's something that is strictly enforced.

[@Slavkoadv]

@@sanchezsaturno well, unfortunately that means that people who go downhill wouldn't expect you, and that could be a problem at some parts probably, especially as car mass is greater than yours :D

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@Slavkoadv yeah, the cars are massive and there is barely enough room for them to begin with. I think even on some thing like a motorcycle you would have a hard time getting around a car on this section of the trail.

[@1stgenerationchampions243]

I plan on doing this I have a feeling I will be stuck behind a mile of losers in jeeps 😂😭😭😭

[@sanchezsaturno]

Lol it’s possible. But I’d say 99% of the trail is wide enough to easily pass a mile of Jeeps. The Steps near the end is the only place where you should take your time. It’s also the spot with the best view, so don’t forget to stop half way down the steps and take a look around. It’s impressive in every way.

[@glittlehoss]

What is your drone?

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@glittlehoss it’s a DJI Mavic Mini 2.

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@sanchezsaturno]

It’s a super cool place.

[@magnuspym]

My right ear enjoyed that...

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thanks for watching. This is truly a bucket list ride. I’m glad your right ear enjoyed it.

[@rogerclark9285]

The song was from CW McCall

[@sanchezsaturno]

Roger! Thanks! Man, I drew a blank when I was on the bike recording this. I couldn’t think who the guy was. Mystery solved!

[@rogerclark9285]

@@sanchezsaturno Hate to say it but I was in college when it was released.

[@hondacr250L]

👍👍

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@hondacr250L thanks for watching. :-)

[@InTransit8911]

Have you made any suspension mods to your WR? Suspension wise, mine is mostly stock except for a heavier spring on the rear.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Matt, I’m 5’7”. I had to lower the bike. I put on a YamaLink and I dropped the forks a bit. About a half in on the front springs are stock and rebound and compression are set pretty soft for me.

[@InTransit8911]

@@sanchezsaturno Good to hear. With just a backpack on, mine feels great on trails, when I load it down with camping gear it feels completely under damped. I’m definitely planning on getting the shock re valved.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Matt, when I load it down it’s a bit soft too. But only in the rear. The front is fine. I do set my preload to the softest setting when I’m trail riding and I set it at its stiffest setting when I have the bags and extra fuel on it. I could benefit from having a stiffer spring when I’m adventure riding on it.

[@sanchezsaturno]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWtqIF6bJaYfNU Here is a link to what I mean by adventure riding on it. Yeah I could have used a stiffer spring on this ride.

[@alsnyder1660]

How can I NOT get into cold water? Very easily.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@alsnyder1660 oh yeah, cold plunges are really refreshing.

[@othgmark1]

Pass is no worse than any others in the area with the one exception. It is not the most difficult but at the steps it is totally unforgiving. A mistake there can be fatal. Ridden it twice probably not again. Imogene just to the north is prettier overall more challenging with numerous water crossings and winds up in Telluride as well. The dangerous part is no more than a hundred feet or so. But it is responsible for more than one fatality.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@othgmark1 agreed, I thought Imogene was harder too. But yes, those few hundred feet of step downs are something else. Hairy to put it lightly.

[@marianitosan9759]

You need to expand your knowledge of the world mountain ranges. There’s many more places in the world where you can get views like that.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@marianitosan9759 yeah, I really should mention the Pyrenees and the Caucuses. What other ones have you seen?

[@HomeInBeing]

I think would be scarier by a bouncy jeep like everyone does

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@HomeInBeing I agree 100 % on that.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@HomeInBeing the cars take forever to come down that section compared to the bikes. Most bikes take a few minutes to get through there. If a group of 5 or more jeeps show up, they may be there all afternoon.

[@HomeInBeing]

@@sanchezsaturno I bet

[@FXFBS540]

Pretty views. But trail didn't look hard at all.

[@sanchezsaturno]

I know dude. Nothing looks steep on the go pro. But it is, and in the step downs it definitely feels like you are about to go over the handlebars.

[@othgmark1]

Yeah it looks easy. But it isn't at the steps, both time l did water was running down the steps themselves making them slippery as well. In that section a rock rolling out from under your wheel and throwing you off balance could be fatal. I know of one rider that fell on te steps and wound up with his helmet and head hanging off the edge. Another foot and it would be a 200 foot verticle fall onto rock below. No rolling or tumbling down just plummeting down a sheer cliff face.

[@skyshotgaming5613]

Why is it every bike video only plays in my left ear so annoying just change it to mono. Its so annoying its unboreable to watch

[@sanchezsaturno]

Yeah, dude, I agree. I noticed that just recently. One of the speakers on my computer station broke, and I lost only the audio where I was speaking from the helmet. I thought this was really weird. How is it that just my voice is gone. it turns out the microphone I’ve been using inside my helmet is a mono microphone. I have since changed out the microphone. But there’s nothing I can do about this video now. All the audio in that video is stereo. Except for the audio that’s coming from my helmet. That one only has one channel. I am annoyed too, believe me. That’s the best video I’ve ever made and audio is all fucked up.

[@grantbowen5047]

Clickbait. Cool place but far from dangerous.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Yeah, the jeep websites are a little dramatic. On four wheels I’d understand. Two, not really. I got it from the site I used to read about this pass. That site even had that viral video of a jeep tumbling down the pass. I think that’s why it came up first.

[@grantbowen5047]

@@sanchezsaturno I saw that, it was crazy!! Modern dirt bikes can handle some crazy stuff, Romaniacs, etc. Still fun.

[@sanchezsaturno]

Yeah, they really are a whole different class of vehicle.

[@jeeperp3926]

Stop calling this the most dangerous pass in Colorado. It’s nothing of the sort.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@jeeperp3926 yeah it didn’t seem super dangerous to me either when I was done with it.. So I was a little perplexed too as to why so many websites and forums call it that. Maybe that’s just the fame it got over the years but who knows. The bottom line is that it’s super cool and it’s a must ride for any off-roader and adventure bikers out there.

[@chriskneifl3290]

@@sanchezsaturno You are very gracious in your replies. Me gustan mucho tus videos y tu perspectiva sobre la vida.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@chriskneifl3290 I’m a hopeless romantic, an adventurer at heart and a pragmatic optimist having real conversations with people I share a common interest with. And I really am happy you enjoyed my videos. If you haven’t seen the Baja videos yet, you should. Lots of cool riding out there.

[@sanchezsaturno]

@@chriskneifl3290 kzbin.info/aero/PLzOLtKmKBIML9cG6dJVKeJzvvGOt4WmeY&si=0Vpjnmnm1SuSIh3X Here is a link to those.

[@777astercheese]

​@sanchezsaturno It's definitely the fame, it gets a ton of traffic. Schofield I think is technically the most dangerous, or at least has racked up the most deaths