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"CJO" Buck Wild Racing - OG 'Wrecking Crew' - Degenerate Wheeler. color:#666; } clear:both; After Odom Point, we decided we really needed to get to Engineer Pass due to time. Roam Outdoors. font-size:smaller; Snow, timing, and other obligations had kept me from the San Juan mountain range throughout those years. width:100%; border-bottom: none; } To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. } } border:1px solid #c0c0c0; margin-top:8px; The pass is … width:100%; (I knew what obstacles I would be facing as I have researched the trail numerous times throughout the last couple years.) } height:81px; This is the point at which I began to get pissed off. } Thread starter Sorbs; Start date Aug 17 , 2019; Tags ford raptor gladiator gladiator saves the day recovery winch; Prev. Camp Bird Road is the route that leads to the trailhead nearest to Ouray. font-size:small; .td-slides-leader { I was still wishing we had done Black Bear, especially since the weather was nice. F irst, San Miguel County sheriff’s deputies got a call the night of July 21 informing them that several teenagers were stranded at the top of Imogene Pass after their Jeep got stuck in the snow above 13,000 feet. No issues. This was the first 4×4 trip my girlfriend and I have been on since we found out that she is pregnant. .td-transition-controls .wpv-filter-previous-link { left: 0; #runners-container { Joined Jun 8, 2008 Messages 1,659 Location az Jan 1, 2018 #5 Oldie but a goodie. display: inline-block; #addtoany-bar { Just burning some time browsing 4x4 stuff and I came across several "bucket list" articles about … /* Content Template: Loop item in REPORTS Runners - start */ I don't know of a vehicle that could have handled that tumble. My girlfriend asked him about how he thought we would do on Black Bear with my truck and he responded, “No problem”. } The pass reaches a height of 13,114ft which is the second highest driveable pass in Colorado and the highest in the San Juan Mountain region. display:table-cell; Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Trails may have changed or closed since that date. } A forum community dedicated to custom off-road vehicle owners and enthusiasts. I don't know if it would have helped them even if they were wearing seatbelts. } The trailhead offers two routes: a water crossing or a bridge. } p.entry-meta { Trail information is only accurate on the date posted. The older man stopped next to us and gave us some information such as wheel placement, Jeep stuff, choosing the correct line, Jeep stuff, and then my girlfriend decided to ask about Black Bear Pass. This is truly a sad sight. It's one of the highest mountain rods of Colorado. Despite age of this, you'll be fine. text-align:center !important; The second day brought better weather to the beautiful San Juan’s. Just burning some time browsing 4x4 stuff and I came across several "bucket list" articles about 4x4 vehicles doing Imogene Pass in Telluride, CO. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. He claimed that the truck may be too long of a wheelbase to attempt Black Bear. I figured it we would be a good day to ensure and/or fix any issues that arose. } border:1px solid #c0c0c0; overflow:hidden; Come join the discussion about trail reports, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fabrication, drivetrain, and more! float: none; right: 0; font-size: 300%; h1 a { We set off to take on Imogene Pass. Cage, no cage, tied to the frame, triangulation, belts, no belts, none of that shit matters with something like this. Forums > Jeep Liberty - KJ (02 to 07) > KJ General Discussion > Imogene Pass in a KJ? I can't imagine seat belts would have saved lives in this situation. /* center the page selector horizonatally */ Joined Jun 19, 2017 Messages 201 Location Gilbert, AZ. margin:2px 10px 0 2px; display: none; Slugger103 New Member. The older man stopped next to us and gave us some information such as wheel placement, Jeep stuff, choosing the correct line, Jeep stuff, and then my girlfriend decided to ask about Black Bear Pass. SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. — It took dozens of people nearly five hours to rescue an elderly couple Saturday after their Jeep rolled about 450 … Imogene Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.997m (13,114ft) above the sea level located in Ouray County in the southwest part of the US state of Colorado. Change ), Create a website or blog at WordPress.com, Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). width:100%; The rock overhang above you and the steep drop will take your breath away as you climb. .td-transition-controls ul.wpv_pagination_dots { DONT SCROLL DOWN IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. B. blatant. border-bottom:1px solid #c0c0c0; (NOTE: My truck, Tammy, is a 1998 Tacoma Xtracab.) Discussion in 'KJ General Discussion' started by Slugger103, Oct 19, 2020 at 10:36 PM. .runner-name a { /* ----------------------------------------- */ /* ----------------------------------------- */. The edge is a bit scary and beautiful. /* place the prev/next controls on the sides */ Can’t say for Imogene, but I did Black Bear Pass in ‘96 with a bone stock Jeep Renegade. } Imogene Pass is a 17.1-mile trail connecting Telluride and Ouray. margin-bottom: 20px; color:#222; Here are some pictures of the accident that happened on imogene pass last saturday. /* ----------------------------------------- */ We continued to on the Imogene Pass trail to reach the summit. height:75px; Use this information for historical purposes only.Contact the Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management for up-to-date trail information. Messages: 8 Likes Received: 2 Joined: Sep 16, 2020 Location: SC. Everything had finally fallen into place in August 2018 when my girlfriend pushed me to accomplish my goal, Black Bear Pass. I looked at the man with an angry “WTF” look on my face and said, “Yes, in this truck”. display:table-cell; We met a group of Toyota’s who ended up being the friendliest people on the mountain.