| Author | Message | ||
     peter ziesmann (Peterz) New Member Username: Peterz Post Number: 10 Registered: 03-2003 |
has anyone done bbp in colorado in a disco recently? the local guide said my "british tin can" was to long for the switch backs.. guess I should get a pos jeep with ripped cushions. There is a site which details the crossing in a ford f-150. Pickup… thanks | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 61 Registered: 07-2002 |
I run it at least once or twice a year in my Disco, no problem. A couple of the switch backs are a bit tight and you may have to do a three point turn to get through, though. FWIW- Black Bear isn't open yet. The Ouray NFS Ranger Station says it'll likely open up in about 2 weeks or so (heavy, late snow this year). Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com | ||
| Eric Pena (Evalp) Senior Member Username: Evalp Post Number: 553 Registered: 06-2002 |
I run it in a Disco II and you can do it no problem, just be carefull and do a three, or more point turn, like mentioned above. A few of the switch backs are very tight and scary but take it slow and be wise. There is a guy that runs tours on Black Bear Pass out of Ouray and he does it with a full Chevy Suburban. I think he's crazy but he does it. | ||
| Mike Holmes (Myktoolbox) New Member Username: Myktoolbox Post Number: 46 Registered: 09-2002 |
black bear was dug out late july 2. i ran it beginning to end the morning of the 3rd...first person of the year! |
