Something I learned from the first switchback: if you are driving a long wheelbase truck, do not cut(pointing) your front wheels all the way to driver side when backing up. Ideally you want to reverse with steering wheel straight, and cut to passenger when going forward, then reverse with steering wheel straight... This will give ur more room on passenger side so you don't need to bang the rock with ur rock sliders.
I have a 19 F150 with King 2.5" suspension and factory Raptor wheels and tires. 4 door short bed. I have the factory side steps and virtually no skid plates. Are either required? I ran part of Black Bear pass years ago as part of a 6 man Ragnar race but was unaware it was BB. We had a good time. I would like to take the truck out this Spring with the family.
We made Black Bear easy...for those Texas dollars...they seem to like flat ground lol. It didn't used to be so easy 10 or even 5 years ago...but ok guy lol. I guess it is now. We should put it back how it used to be lol. Sad. And Bill and Elfie's video is probably still my favorite video on YT to this day...lol cheers. BLACK BEAR PASS, CO: OFFROAD - RUclips Watch the whole video...it will make you love life.
When I 1st did it a few years ago there was still a big rock past the falls you had to squeeze by and it felt like you were going off the edge. Some people were a little to scared and went up on that rock, wrong choice.
Really great video. I have F-150 that I am building up and always wanted to do Black Bear. Great vid. I have seen some videos of people doing BB in 2500 trucks, but this is really a well done video. I have done a lot of forest service roads and sand dunes. To be honest Black Bear seems more psychologically challenging than physically challenging.
Superman was my favorite super hero. You just replaced him! Pretty impressive. I've been considering taking my loaded overland Silverado out there next month. I see its doable now. Thanks for posting the video. Will come back and comment if I do the run and film it.
Definitely a misleading review. You sound experienced, and this review would be for experienced offroaders. An inexperienced driver should never go down into Telluride in my opinion. Especially after the accidents last year.
I don't believe any of the roads in the San Juans should be done by inexperienced drivers but I also don't believe you need to be some 20 year experienced master off roader either. FYI, The accident last year had little to do with driving skill as the Jeep was parked with the engine off and the driver was not even in it
@@ThriftyOverlander Your video does not explain that opinion, thus my comment. Also, experience offroaders don't park so close to the side of the road that their Jeep rolls off with their gf and dogs in in it
I do not agree Dan. I'm from Florida, a total flatlander with very little rock and mountain experience and I've done it twice, alone and with no spotter. The last time in sleet, rain and hail conditions no problems. The man says to be careful and take your time and he proved it can be done even in a basically stock and full size truck. If one is careless..... Well, they're gonna wreck no matter where they drive!
Props to doing it in a full size with no lift. I've done it twice, once in July 2020 in a stock Tacoma and once this past July with the Tacoma lifted and modified. Hail, sleet and rain coming down the steps this year made it a little slidey but fun. To be honest, being alone I backed up on the tight switchback as many times as you did in a full size. Lol.
I am not the kind of overlander that cares if I make more points on a turn or backup and take a different line or especially ask often for a spot. The main competition I fall for off road is who can enjoy themselves the most.
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Great video guy's, this needs to be shown to all the city boys, you need to crawl before you walk !!!
Something I learned from the first switchback: if you are driving a long wheelbase truck, do not cut(pointing) your front wheels all the way to driver side when backing up. Ideally you want to reverse with steering wheel straight, and cut to passenger when going forward, then reverse with steering wheel straight... This will give ur more room on passenger side so you don't need to bang the rock with ur rock sliders.
Good advise!
Specs on the F-150? Great video and great driving!
That yellow Pinzgauer in the background
That tour group just sat in the back and bounced around like crazy over sketchy stuff, no seat belt, half the time they were standing up!
I have a 19 F150 with King 2.5" suspension and factory Raptor wheels and tires. 4 door short bed. I have the factory side steps and virtually no skid plates. Are either required? I ran part of Black Bear pass years ago as part of a 6 man Ragnar race but was unaware it was BB. We had a good time. I would like to take the truck out this Spring with the family.
We made Black Bear easy...for those Texas dollars...they seem to like flat ground lol. It didn't used to be so easy 10 or even 5 years ago...but ok guy lol. I guess it is now. We should put it back how it used to be lol. Sad. And Bill and Elfie's video is probably still my favorite video on YT to this day...lol cheers. BLACK BEAR PASS, CO: OFFROAD - RUclips Watch the whole video...it will make you love life.
When I 1st did it a few years ago there was still a big rock past the falls you had to squeeze by and it felt like you were going off the edge. Some people were a little to scared and went up on that rock, wrong choice.
What size tires are you running?
This is the best video I've seen so far on Black Bear trail! Having done this several times this really highlights the most important parts to know.
Enjoyed the video. Glad to see another long wheel base hitting these trails.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is probably a stupid question can a
Ford raptor gen2 handle this
Really great video. I have F-150 that I am building up and always wanted to do Black Bear. Great vid. I have seen some videos of people doing BB in 2500 trucks, but this is really a well done video. I have done a lot of forest service roads and sand dunes. To be honest Black Bear seems more psychologically challenging than physically challenging.
Its all about taking your time, thinking about the lines, then its not a hard trail, but still fun and exciting.
I heard there has been a surge of F150 purchase since this video was posted 😉
Superman was my favorite super hero. You just replaced him! Pretty impressive. I've been considering taking my loaded overland Silverado out there next month. I see its doable now. Thanks for posting the video. Will come back and comment if I do the run and film it.
I will head up to black bear pass this September. Hope the weather will be nice in September. Great Video. 🏕
Outstanding !! Ford F-150 💪
The off-camber spot is worse than ever. Rumor has it the Jeep was lifting the uphill rear wheel...
Did you run this in 2wd or 4wd? I know it’s easier to turn in 2wd
I was in 4wd the whole time. the gravel on the trail help with the binding in 4wd.
Definitely a misleading review. You sound experienced, and this review would be for experienced offroaders. An inexperienced driver should never go down into Telluride in my opinion. Especially after the accidents last year.
I don't believe any of the roads in the San Juans should be done by inexperienced drivers but I also don't believe you need to be some 20 year experienced master off roader either. FYI, The accident last year had little to do with driving skill as the Jeep was parked with the engine off and the driver was not even in it
@@ThriftyOverlander Your video does not explain that opinion, thus my comment. Also, experience offroaders don't park so close to the side of the road that their Jeep rolls off with their gf and dogs in in it
I do not agree Dan.
I'm from Florida, a total flatlander with very little rock and mountain experience and I've done it twice, alone and with no spotter. The last time in sleet, rain and hail conditions no problems.
The man says to be careful and take your time and he proved it can be done even in a basically stock and full size truck.
If one is careless..... Well, they're gonna wreck no matter where they drive!
Props to doing it in a full size with no lift.
I've done it twice, once in July 2020 in a stock Tacoma and once this past July with the Tacoma lifted and modified. Hail, sleet and rain coming down the steps this year made it a little slidey but fun.
To be honest, being alone I backed up on the tight switchback as many times as you did in a full size. Lol.
I am not the kind of overlander that cares if I make more points on a turn or backup and take a different line or especially ask often for a spot. The main competition I fall for off road is who can enjoy themselves the most.
@@ThriftyOverlander
Propper attitude.