We were out there in the late 90s. No way. lol I walked up the first bit & even that is a little unnerving. There are shorter climbs that are as steep & my truck could do them so I know my rig was capable but it's so long & there is no place to bail. It's a real mind trip. You have some serious balls. Thx for posting this. It lets me see the view I chickened out on. :)
Thanks for the information JeepWheeler. Truly incredible machines, and I am glad to own one - even though it is a stripped down base version. I read that the Lion's Back is no longer accessible to off-roaders. I guess the State of Utah heard enough from the law tort folks and the ecologists perhaps. Anyway, it's a wicked piece of geography to test one's machine and one's nerves on. Cheers! Have Jeep - will travel
Good job Driving, I believe it was closed because of the potential danger, (litigation) because of popularity a lot of inexperienced drivers made attempts, damage to the actual rock (notice tire marks at the bottom) The person driving in this Vid did an excellent job of driving this is the type of driver that respects safety, and the environment. Rob From Canada
I remember when they Lions Back shown on a tv show many years ago where they showed somebody first driving up it to the top with no problem but after they they turned around, they started to come down when all of a sudden their brakes went out on their vehicle and it started gaining speed, started bouncing actually leaving the ground on a couple of bounces then when it reached the bottom, the vehicle went nose first right into the ground and onto its roof, all were ok, if I remember so....
@melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar. adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
Nice driving and nice filming. 2:31 forward looks physically impossible. I guess you just put your faith in the fact that thousands have done it before and the Jeep will hold onto the rock!
Better not. If you're coming for this, it's a waste of time. Lions back is now on private property, and the owner doesn't want the liability of letting anyone go up and down it.
Kevin Rogers wouldn't surprise me. People are doing all sorts of crazy shit with the best OHV trails, the ones that have closed down. Rather dump millions to build condos than earn millions by opening the trails back up, charging admission and making people sign a release of liability so their asses are covered. Makes no sense to me, but I guess some just don't understand the solitude and gratification of wheeling on trails like these.
aw reedy ! cant you remember the good ol days? I would have been on a wheelie passing jeeps on that hill, you know it would be so dude! the ol 480 would wheelie any where at any speed....just twist!
@nswsparky excellent vid but tell me how did you keep the camera so still? Plus I heard that lions is unaccessable now. I have the RUBICON, pretty soon it will be closed too! too bad.
Incredible! Great piloting there. Did you rely entirely on the brakes and how did you prevent them from locking up and loosing adhesion of the tires? Looked like a Cherokee you were in. Great vehicles. Have Jeep - will travel.
@TheMonsteraki In the minute 3:11 its the engine sounds. mmmm I think the Hummer is more width and less square. I dont understand ur question " can you unerstand if its 3D or 5D? U Camera?? sorry for my bad english :)
You don't need the brakes in a Land Rover if it's a manual gearbox. Just stick it in low ratio and it will come down slower than walking speed - just keep your feet well away from the pedals!!!
I'm guessing my role cage wouldn't save me here I might have to add like a roof parachute or something I don't have the balls to do this yet but one day I will.. I hope
Ty for the scary video:) Always wanted to know what it was like to drive up or down this after that one clip on tv... you know the one where the trucks brakes fail...
@TheMonsteraki @melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar. adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
That is so Cool, I just posted a Hill climb, not as steep, much smaller, I'm just getting into exploring my Jeep, fourwheeling. Question did you Air-Down your tires, once again very cool.
@Dathinkingman because it makes me happy. Why not do thing that make you happy. And this is alot cheaper than going to Africa to help the baby machines.
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I'll never forget that time I saw that Blazer lose control and fly off the side.
Yeah, that was a scary one.
I love how its just absolute silence in the cab no one saying a word lol
Sick video man, I was scared shitless watching it from the comfort of my chair lmao!!!
We were out there in the late 90s. No way. lol I walked up the first bit & even that is a little unnerving. There are shorter climbs that are as steep & my truck could do them so I know my rig was capable but it's so long & there is no place to bail. It's a real mind trip. You have some serious balls. Thx for posting this. It lets me see the view I chickened out on. :)
I never comment on videos, but damn, good camera work and amazing perspective.... goose bumps!
You sir have balls !
Going up would be more difficult, than going down for sure. I'd try it...
Not the way she did it no brakes now what
Ok now i know how steep that thing is. Great video, great driving. Once my yota is done I'm game.
thats awsome dude. I could never do that
That last part is WICKED. sweet video, thanks for uploading this =)
Excellent video. Thanks for posting.
my hands are still sweating , wow wish i coulda been there man
excelent vid xxxx
it was really impressive, downhill is more difficult than most people think!
Thank's so mutch ,, nice view wow ! reel nice job Men
my hands started shaking by just watching the video.
I have sweaty palms watching this. Too crazy for me
Thanks for the information JeepWheeler.
Truly incredible machines, and I am glad to own one - even though it is a stripped down base version.
I read that the Lion's Back is no longer accessible to off-roaders. I guess the State of Utah heard enough from the law tort folks and the ecologists perhaps. Anyway, it's a wicked piece of geography to test one's machine and one's nerves on.
Cheers! Have Jeep - will travel
I love how at the end from the prospective of the camera it looks like you are going down a 90% angle. That's sick. Kudos.
This guy should be an astronaut... nerves of steel...
Good job Driving, I believe it was closed because of the potential danger, (litigation)
because of popularity a lot of inexperienced drivers made attempts, damage to the actual rock (notice tire marks at the bottom) The person driving in this Vid did an excellent job of driving this is the type of driver that respects safety, and the environment.
Rob From Canada
I remember when they Lions Back shown on a tv show many years ago where they showed somebody first driving up it to the top with no problem but after they they turned around, they started to come down when all of a sudden their brakes went out on their vehicle and it started gaining speed, started bouncing actually leaving the ground on a couple of bounces then when it reached the bottom, the vehicle went nose first right into the ground and onto its roof, all were ok, if I remember so....
Yo..props to you for BALLS OF STEEL!!! And good driving!
by the stories i hear, this is the kind of hill my grandpa used to climb BOTH WAYS to get to school.
Please protect us, the country needs you in Special Forces👍
going up is the easy part, but comming down is a totaly different story.
I took the wrong turn somewhere around there...at night ..and ended up on the top of this rock while towing my caravan....
Well, that's terrifying!
this guy has some real balls
Wow, what a great place!
HOLY COW!!! That last part 68* section looks super scary
From some of us here is Australia....well done fella....
no, actually I have it in the lowest possible gear I have to let the engine do most of the braking. I hardly had to use the brakes
nuts! balls of steel, but absolutely nuts! Thanks for posting
I LOVE my Rubicon, with all my heart, but I just don't know if I have that much faith in it's brakes!
@melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar.
adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
hell yeah that was nice
very nice bro...
geez, didn't look that bad until that last lip. At least you will never get stuck on that. : /
I bet the brakes were glowing red at the bottom!!!!!
Nice dude!!!!! 5 stars! scary sh*t.
Awesome. Holy shit the end is nuts
That is a good point. Jeeps change lives.
sir u either have 2 kg balls or very bored of this life.. MY RESPECT!
I'd need a change of pants after that one. Damn.
Nice driving and nice filming. 2:31 forward looks physically impossible. I guess you just put your faith in the fact that thousands have done it before and the Jeep will hold onto the rock!
Amazing.
Just like a ride at Six Flags
holy shit! I am coming to Utah!
Better not. If you're coming for this, it's a waste of time. Lions back is now on private property, and the owner doesn't want the liability of letting anyone go up and down it.
Chris Wilson I was there last week. I was told by a Deputy that the owner is going to build condos on top of the ridge overlooking it. What a shame.
Kevin Rogers wouldn't surprise me. People are doing all sorts of crazy shit with the best OHV trails, the ones that have closed down. Rather dump millions to build condos than earn millions by opening the trails back up, charging admission and making people sign a release of liability so their asses are covered. Makes no sense to me, but I guess some just don't understand the solitude and gratification of wheeling on trails like these.
This was freaking amazing. Good on ya!
aw reedy ! cant you remember the good ol days? I would have been on a wheelie passing jeeps on that hill, you know it would be so dude! the ol 480 would wheelie any where at any speed....just twist!
wow.
The last part was sooo great.
I guess the truck is lifted. Departure angle 68 is not a standard for any truck.
My balls shrank up just watching the video. Glad someone out there has the nerve to do this type of shit. Kudos.
WOW You are the man
I went on this last summer with a family friend. Not too sure if i will do it again. Doesnt seem to scary until you are actually on it :/
OH MY GOSH FEELS LIKE IN THE TRUCK WITH YOU! (in full screen)
I want to try it!!! I saw a video of some guy rolling down this, I think.
jesus it looks like its straight down at the end.
great driving, i wouldnt ever attempt that id be way to scared that i'd fail ='L
thats really really sick, awesoem vid, i would have done that for sure
thats just freaking insane, I'd never do it LOL
The adrenalin pumping...
sweet. jeep cherokee xj too...
@nswsparky excellent vid but tell me how did you keep the camera so still? Plus I heard that lions is unaccessable now. I have the RUBICON, pretty soon it will be closed too! too bad.
amazing video man
What c ar are you using Prius? I can't here the engine at all. : )
I am scared shitless watching this video...dam!
God I love XJ's
Incredible! Great piloting there. Did you rely entirely on the brakes and how did you prevent them from locking up and loosing adhesion of the tires?
Looked like a Cherokee you were in. Great vehicles.
Have Jeep - will travel.
@TheMonsteraki In the minute 3:11 its the engine sounds. mmmm I think the Hummer is more width and less square.
I dont understand ur question " can you unerstand if its 3D or 5D? U Camera??
sorry for my bad english :)
I will go down .... BUT WALKING!!!!!!!
My palms are sweating
Damn! That was pure NUTZ!
I might be able to ski down.
damn thts cool
Were you using the brakes or is it just geared that low?
god damn! that was insane! fuckn with physics brah!
wow well done!
Who else thought they were looking at the peak of a helmet and was about to watch a mountain biker send it?
that is ridiculous. i got nervous watching this!!!! how many times have you done it? very nicely done.
You don't need the brakes in a Land Rover if it's a manual gearbox. Just stick it in low ratio and it will come down slower than walking speed - just keep your feet well away from the pedals!!!
woooow respect for doing that! nice filmed! and how steep is the last part?
I'm scared of heights so I think I will stick to mud, I was holding on for ya the whole way down.
Nice way to get everyone to hush up in the station wagon on a road trip lol
I give anyone a lot of credit for trying that! However, the one that gets the most credit is the first person that tried it!
I'm guessing my role cage wouldn't save me here I might have to add like a roof parachute or something I don't have the balls to do this yet but one day I will.. I hope
Ty for the scary video:) Always wanted to know what it was like to drive up or down this after that one clip on tv... you know the one where the trucks brakes fail...
@TheMonsteraki @melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar.
adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
i would have a heart attack the second i would go down
The people that ask the question "why" must not own a jeep
What is this place?
And where is it?
Real men do it without breaks.
he did baby lions back, this one has been closed for the past 6 years
@amccfischer I did, that is how you get to the top, then turn around and come down.
Was this all done with braking or with 4-low 1st gear engine braking or both?
mostly done with 4lo and engine braking. But a little braking was used.
Balls of Steel
That is so Cool, I just posted a Hill climb, not as steep, much smaller, I'm just getting into exploring my Jeep, fourwheeling. Question did you Air-Down your tires, once again very cool.
I really would like know what type of suspension is in that jeep that is capable of carrying this guy's Hugh titanium ball's!!!
thats crazy, what kinda truck is it?
How do you train yourself to hold your breath for 3 minutes?
@oneoleqt friggin right it does. just watching it was freaky. it looked like a complete drop off, too. maybe someday, right?
@Dathinkingman because it makes me happy. Why not do thing that make you happy. And this is alot cheaper than going to Africa to help the baby machines.