Sir, I don't know your name, but I say thank you a hundred times for producing this "high quality" narrative video. Wow! The memories this brought rushing back to me from 30+ years ago when I went over Black Bear. At that time my wife (who was 5 months pregnant the time), I, my parents, my wife's parents and my brother-in-law went over Black Bear in a 74 Chevy Blazer and an International Scout. What made it even more exciting was the fact that my dad didn't realize it until we started down the back side but only the rear axle was driving because something happened in the transfer case. As a result we (the Blazer in the lead) got hung up on a switch back and my wife's dad pulled us free with a tow strap. Anyway, it was breathtaking to say the least, I'll never forget it. We've been on Engineer, Imogene, Copper & Yankee Boy but none compared to old Black Bear. Thank you for priming the wonderful memories for me. My dad and my wife's dad are gone now so this was very, very special for me. Dennis Botz

@saltylikesalineicurn

7 жыл бұрын

Jeep Peep not sure how to tag u to kind of been enjoying your video to a hot bath and bottle of wine while the hubs has the baby and toddler occupied I legit love this video

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I am very humbled by your remarks.

Incredible video! Thank you. This trip appears every bit worth the level of focus and preparation needed for a safe and successful experience. Seems a trip to challenge the soul

Wonderful video and narrative. I am scared to drive such roads - so enjoying video like yours. I hear these roads need more maintenance and also hear it should be left bit wild for enthusiasts!

Very nice video. The pandemic tossed a wrench into my plans to visit Black Bear this year. I’ve watched every video I could find on it, and this is definitely one of the best. Thanks for sharing. OIIIIIIIO

@BBossman1

3 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many, I know every turn, dip, climb and switchback LOL.

In the summer of 1970, a good friend from Aztec took me around SW Colorado in his pick-up -- V6 Chevy engine, and otherwise souped up. We started out from Telluride, intending to reach Ouray. The path started up a rock face: switchbacks carved into the rock, no sand, no gravel. Very tippy. Sometimes a rock would be spit out from under our tires, and (of course) the truck would lurch. I had never experienced this, so I was sweating buckets, but he was totally cool. Finally, it began to rain, and the rockface became slippery, and my friend finally decided to back down. None of the videos I've seen about this trail cover that rockface. I wonder whether it has been abandoned. (My friend Butch Hackney died some years later. RIP!)

Ive watched dozens of Black Bear videos and this is without doubt the very best. Love the narration and tips. The day I planned to go over it was raining and I thought it best to postpone.

@JeepPeep007

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. That's a kind compliment.

I really enjoyed watching this entire video. Thank you for virtually taking us with you on this awesome adventure!

Great video. Excellent narration and no electro-pulse music thankfully. That said, I’ve now experienced this pass through your video and find myself in a fetal position with my gin and tonic with blood pressure to match. I’ll leave trails like this to the more adventuresome. I’ll keep my 4Runner on much easier ones. But thanks for the stroke! (Great job!)

@JeepPeep007

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! A little elevated respiration and pulse is a good thing. I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

@lifeenvironments

3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. They’re both inspirational and a healthy deterrent. Both are needed. The good news is one of my ballsticles has finally reappeared! (Still can’t find the other one.) 😵‍💫

The Best and most Informational BBP vid on youtube. Thanks! This came in handy in my preps for what to expect on our trip to CO!

BleepinJeep gets caught on Black Bear Pass in hail storm, lighting & flash flood. They have to send excavator to rescue then, the road was covered in rock washed down mountain. I would estimate the road covered in 30-50 feet of gravel. People walking down the mountain had to have help. All caught on camera ! Must see.

@trevorcarlin5461

3 жыл бұрын

I watched that one last night. Crazy

@AceGoodheart

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was a good one. And a good lesson on how dangerous the weather can be in the mountains. It ain't just about rain and muddy/slick surfaces. You've got rock slides, flood waters, and damaging hail to worry about.

Loved the video!! Iv Been on a Black Bear Pass Kick watching as many as I can and yours was one of my favorites!! Love the Rig!

@JeepPeep007

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments.

Watched the whole thing and loved it. I'm moving to Colorado in two weeks. I own a 2012 Rubicon and have never really used it off road. I appreciate your insights and, as a beginner, I'm looking forward to getting my feet wet in the San Juan Mountains. Thanks again.

@srkn100

7 жыл бұрын

Wish i could say the same about moving..next stop for sure

Great Job!!! My son Terry and I did the pass several years ago,and posted a video called :" Another Black Bear Pass Video" , and I thought we did an ok job , but your`s is so much better , it makes me want to go back and do it all over again.I have had Rocky Mt Withdrawal and seriously need another dose of high altitude adventure. Your video gave me a lot of pleasure, and I will certainly watch it many more times. Regards and Happy Trails, Jack

@JeepPeep007

9 жыл бұрын

Jack O'Connor Thanks for the kind words Jack. I have seen your video too.

I own a 2003 Tundra. I have always wanted to do this trail but I was afraid I couldn't in my truck. Now I have the confidence to do it. Thanks!

It's gorgeous and looks so fun!!!

Great video! That was so fun to watch! Thank you.

Thank you for this video. Thirty-five years ago, I tried to travel this pass (2 different years) only to be blocked by snow drifts. Seeing the spectacular scenery was indeed a treat.

Enjoyed every minute of it.

Sweet video! Thanks can’t wait to run that trial!

My husband and I did this trip about 10 years ago. Wonderfull memories coming back with your video! Thank you 😊

Awesome video, can't wait to tackle it this summer.

Thanks for posting. Will be there at end of July!

Loved this! Thanks for sharing.

Nice video, I enjoyed all the way thru.

We did Black Bear in 2022 on July 14th in my 2015 JK, and it was a blast! I enjoyed your video, and it brought back memories that makes me want to do it again soon!!

thanks for the ride along.thats a beauty ride.will have to make that trip one day soon.

Total fun! Especially sliding down snow for the first time :P

Great video!!! Thank you for posting it!

Wow. Great video. When I first started watching I saw that it was 90 minutes long and said to myself "no way I'm watching the whole thing." Next thing I know 90 minutes is gone by and the video is over. Nice job and beautiful trail.

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thank you for sharing this video, the best on KZread! This is reassuring as I hope to make that trek someday sooner than later. Thanks Again!

Great video. We’ll be up that way this summer in our Trooper, and this was a great primer for our trip. Kudos!

Great video, we will be out there this summer.

good job! thanks for the ride! hoping to do this one someday soon, in my '72 wagoneer.

Great video I’m going there 7/2019 but in a Toyota LC 200, and I’m glad I watched the entire film. Thanks👍😎🙏🙏

Thank you for the ride.

Thanks for sharing this, got to get there and try it too.

Great video and walking us down the steps and switch backs. Excellent excellent video! Thanks man!

Very well done video. Thank you ! I am planning a group trip out & this will help sell it to everyone.

Great video. The colors really pop right out at you.

Totally mesmerized by the video! Backed it up, studied the lay of the land, picked imaginary lines, some day I may get to check this trail out.

Thanks for posting, a great video and your narration is very helpful. Heading up there and this really helps for first timers.

Awesome video! Thanks for all the details, I'm looking at doing a Colorado trip this year and this was a great guide.

Awesome Video!!! Thank-you!!!

That was a fun little trip! Brings back so many memories. We had a cabin on Mt. Lemmon Az. And for the earlier times we use to have to go up the road on the back side which totally appears like where you were driving! My dad and Grandpa always drove up when there is no way for a truck to pass for miles so they had a schedule where for 2 hours you can go one way ..up from 8 am to 10 am then people can drive down from10am to 12 noon and so on for years it was that way! Anyway, fun! Great video. CH

Great video. The sounds of the drive and occasional narrative points work well together. Unique look at Black Bear Pass.

Good video. I enjoyed watching it. Helped me to relive my trip down Black Bear just 2 days ago.

Nicely done man. Great video. Just absolutely first-class.

great video! heading up there in my JL in a couple of weeks and black bear is on the list.

excellent video,thanks for posting it👍

Great video. Very well done. Thanks!

this is beautiful man, very calm and relaxing

Great Video, I have a 94 Zj. Right now it's lifted 3" running 31". I just put Black Bear Pass on my bucket list. Maybe next summer. Pucker Power....

Great video!! Thank you for making this. My wife and I are headed up to Colorado next week in our Tacoma outfitted for Overlanding. Really appreciate the commentary as it will help our journey.

Finally something factual (and almost just as important: no pathetic music!)! Planning a trip (Colorado, Utah and beyond) from Europe this was most helpful, thank you!

That was a fantastic video. You did a great job!

Another great video. Thank you!

I loved this video. I have trip booked to head to CO in September. I'm hoping I get to see this firsthand.

You sound like a pilot. The steps are so much steeper in person. Enjoyed the trip .

I have wanted to do Black Bear for years, but my wife and co-rider has refused. After watching this I believe she is ready for doing it in September. Thanks, this was a really good video.

Very nice video,...looking forward to going one day SOOOON !

Very well video!! I never been here but I been considering it and thanks to this video it gives a idea on how difficult it is which isn't much at all..

I loved it! Thank you.

Awesome video. Very comprehensive and awesome views. Now, I just have to make the time to go out there and do the trail. Thanks for putting this together and sharing. (Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100).

Awesome video. I want to do this in my Outback this summer! 😀

Thanks for sharing your experience with us on BBP We're doing this trip next summer in a 2004 Rubicon.

i was in ouray this weekend. im from alabama, mind you, and have zero driving experience on mountain roads AT ALL. so when my ice climbing guides suggested i drive over the red mountain pass, i just thought it was like the drive in from grand junction. boy was i wrong. a few hours before i was hanging off a pitch of ice with no problem, but that road scared the hell out of me. so watching this is about the same!

Really enjoyed your video. Top notch. I have driven many of the Jeep trails in the Ouray - Silverton area but not Black Bear Pass. It is on my list for my next trip. Thanks for the excellent video.

Planning a trip summer 2017. Thank you. Awesome job. Really well done.

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the compliment.

Hands down one of the best videos ever to watch before hitting black bear pass..thank you for making a newbies life easy cant wait to take my jk on the pass

Awsomeness... I live in Michigan. I'll never get to see BBR but I've always wanted to do it ever since I read about it in a 70s 4x4 magazine . I wish I could of seen it in the early 80s before everybody "discovered " it. My dream would be to do it in a vintage Scout II .

This is still on my bucket list! All my fellow FJ'rs are in Ouray this week wheeling the trails, so I got to watch this video and wish I was there. Great video for going from the beginning to the end of the trail.

I enjoyed your video and it was very informative. i watched the whole thing and it has already helped me decide some things for my trip in September for the Jeep Jamboree. Thanks for sharing.

Great video sir! I loved the scenery and the sexy rumble of the jeep's engine. I'm so glad you didn't add music. I felt like I was actually there!

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. I have another video on my page with Moab being described. Check that out too.

This is a great video. Very useful info for Jeeping across Black Bear Pass. I am planning a trip to Silverton and am really looking forward to going to Telluride across this pass so it is nice to see how it is done before I do it for the first time. Thank you so much. Great Job.

Thanks so much!! We are headed this way in September (2016). I can't wait!! 😊

@dennisbotz8304

8 жыл бұрын

Patty, I don't know if you've ever been to the San Juans (Telluride & Ouray) in September, but if you go toward the end you may get to see the Aspens turning gold and you will be absolutely amazed. You'll never forget it.

Great vid! I lol'd at 1:16:20 when the kid couldn't get back into the Jeep

Amazing video...loved it!

Awesome video,Glad you shared it..

Thank you so much, saw your video for a few times and made it through black bear pass this past Wednesday. Except for switch backs and those steps it wasn't too difficult at all.

@JeepPeep007

6 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I am glad it helped you out.

Nice job on the video and commentary. Me and my wife will be visiting Black Bear Pass next year along with 5-6 other Badge of Honor trails in Colorado and Arizona.

Great video......after watching I realized I had met you in Moab at ejs 2015.... I lent you some tools in the parking lot you were fixing your control arm....maby see you in Moab for ejs 2016!

Thanks for making a full length video I watched the whole thing, Great scenery, I am putting this on my bucket list, I've done other trails around the area, mostly in the sawatch range in and out of chaffee county, but haven't made it to Telluride yet, I'll make it point to get there now.

Great job, looking forward to Black Bear. Was about two days too early last year but there was plenty of other trails to enjoy. Thanks!

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

The last week of July is pretty much a sure thing, other than that rolling the dice a bit.

I really liked your video! I took a 82 stock cj7 down black bear back in 1982 and your video brings back the memories! good job!

@JeepPeep007

9 жыл бұрын

tdalek1953 That's when it used to be wicked. It has changed a lot.

Great video and thank you for sharing!

@JeepPeep007

8 жыл бұрын

+Jonathan Kelley Anything for another red JKU.

Very nice video. Thank you!

Thanks for the video! I'll be heading up there is July with my lightly modified 4Runner TRD Pro. Can't wait!!

@JeepPeep007

5 жыл бұрын

It better be way late July with all the snow this year. It may be even later, if at all.

@paulf9653

5 жыл бұрын

17th I think.

My wife and I watched the whole thing. Loved it. My wife lost it at that really narrow part with the poles. She tells me ‘let’s go do it’. I’m in. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@JeepPeep007

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind feedback.

Great Video! Enjoyed it thoroughly!! Have been over many, many times over the years. Headed back up in late August. You did a great job on the Video and narration.

@JeepPeep007

9 жыл бұрын

Ri May Thanks. I was being soft spoken because it was really late at night and I didn't want to wake the family.

Thanks for the great video.

An absolutely awesome video!! Great narration which really helps get a handle on this trail. I'm from Alberta, Canada. We really only have about 4-6 worthy trails worthy in western Canada . Two summits . Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nevada most def in my travel plans the next year to visit and off road. Especially Colorado!! So many great trails down there with such epic views. Thanks again for posting this.

@JeepPeep007

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Thanks for the ride, really enjoyed it.

@JeepPeep007

8 жыл бұрын

+Bob Sedlack I am glad that you enjoyed it.

Very detailed, I thought that this was done very well.It shows the beginning to the end, very few of these videos provide that info. It also gives you a time table of the trail.

great video. I've been thinking about taking on Blackbear and this helps a lot.

@JeepPeep007

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Voigt I am glad you like it. Have fun on the pass.

Nice video, I would like to try it with my TH, maybe next summer. Thanks for sharing

@JeepPeep007

9 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. It is a great pass to run.

Very informative and educational. Thank you!

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

You bet.

Great video and thank you for posting. Considering a trip there soon.

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I was able to motivate you!

Excellent video. I did Black Bear in late June 2012 in my mostly stock 1972 CJ5 and like you said it is not difficult you just have to use good judgement.

Awesome video. Thanks so much for putting this together. I'm glad you let non-Jeep people look at it, too. :D

@JeepPeep007

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I am thrilled you liked it.

scenery.in Colorado is awesome . took road up to top of piles peak .driving took 2 hrs .was worth it. saw a Margot on road . also took train Silverton n Durango up through mountains .