Yeah, dude, I agree. I noticed that just recently. One of the speakers on my computer station broke, and I lost only the audio where I was speaking from the helmet. I thought this was really weird. How is it that just my voice is gone. it turns out the microphone I’ve been using inside my helmet is a mono microphone. I have since changed out the microphone. But there’s nothing I can do about this video now. All the audio in that video is stereo. Except for the audio that’s coming from my helmet. That one only has one channel. I am annoyed too, believe me. That’s the best video I’ve ever made and audio is all fucked up.
Oh yeah, I’m sure it has changed since then, that’s almost half a century ago. It would have been cool to see how it was then. I’m totally jealous you saw how it was back then.
It is New Mexico, that place is called Lichen Falls and it’s in the middle of a very lush forest. A tributary of the Rio Grande flows through there, making the surrounding area as green as any other forest in much wetter environments.
Fantastic video sir!!! The ride looks nerve racking, but those are the type I enjoy most. Your additional footage using your drone was brilliant. I absolutely loved this video!!! Black Bear Pass has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you 🙏
Yeah, it’s a bit of a pain to be on ice for that long. It seems like no matter how well insulated you get, the cold still finds a way to grab hold of you.
That was about midnight when I shot that. Midnight hiking up there in the snow and full moon is magical. Your eyes adjust so well that you basically can see as good as daylight.
Looks like a fun ride, and thanks for helping others. I can only be jealous because our trails don't open until May / June (Northern Colorado). Any recommendations for NM trails?
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Yeah, if you don’t help a fellow ride, you are not doing it right. That’s a bummer about your trails but I understand. Colorado gets a lot more snow than we do so it’s understandable a lot of places would be inaccessible at the moment. New Mexico is basically open all year round for off road riding and we have fantastic trail in the Santa Area, Albuquerque area, Pecos area. I live in Santa Fe so these trails are basically my back yard. If you make it out on this area let me know and I’ll give you a tour of our trails.
I never tried this trail yet, but it's on my list. I did a video on my channel when I rode up to Red Cone Pass, which was pretty hairy, and curious to see how they compare. Great video!
Red Cone and Black Bear are similar in altitude. But Black Bear has those step downs. It’s not a long section, maybe 200 feet long. But it is very memorable. It is memorable enough not to remember the rest of the ride.
I'd love to head down that way in July. I'm in NorCo, so mostly hitting up the trail systems out this way, but looking to expand out to the south a bit.
*In South America, people cross passes like these because they have to. In North America, people cross passes like these because they're bored.* Excellent video. A small cc motocross bike is the only way to do this.
Same can be said for Copper Canyon in Mexico which not for nothing, is four times the size of the Grand Canyon. Just wonderful adventure riding down south...
@@sanchezsaturno I know southwest Colorado well. In my estimation the most scenic and interesting part if the state. I've ridden offroad in the area in the early '80s. Never Black Bear, but Stony Pass and Bristol Head above Creede. I'm looking at 80 summers this year so I no longer ride off road, although I do still throw a leg over my street bike. Great video presentation, very enjoyable.
Thanks man, I’m glad you liked it. I had a blast shooting it. And my girlfriend helped. Been wanting to go back and ride it again. Maybe in May or June when the snow clears. I’ll go back for a second attempt.
Thought of trying a crf250x or rx? When you said stalling I remembered races like this where I was more exhausted from kickstarting than anything else lol. These bikes have better suspension as well imo. Nice riding/filming 👍
Yeah, the jeep websites are a little dramatic. On four wheels I’d understand. Two, not really. I got it from the site I used to read about this pass. That site even had that viral video of a jeep tumbling down the pass. I think that’s why it came up first.
Thanks man I’m glad you liked it. I use the DJI Mavic Mini 2. Although I’ve been itching to upgrade to the mini 4 since it has follow me features. But the mini 2 shoots in 4K and there is nothing wrong with it so I’m still using it.
I've never ridden Black Bear Pass, but I've ridden some other lesser known passes on my 1972 Honda SL 125 trail bike back in the 70's. I was on some pretty hairy places with experienced riders. One learns fast that way. At 8:55 that is a scary part of the trail. Nice size bike to do that on.
Agreed, there are some really cool passes in Colorado that don’t get the credit they deserve. And way to go on your 50 plus years of trail riding. I’m hoping for the same.
That is a great road, we were out there a couple weeks ago and ran up on a deer in the middle of the road, and it let us get really close to it. I like the drone shots, such a nice view of the area!!
Thank you, I’ve been dying to get back to Black Bear since I recorded this. I need to get back there before the summer ends. I keep hearing stories of snow up there as early as September.
@@sanchezsaturno you should definitely do it! My son and I are doing the TAT route through Colorado in September. While Black Bear isn’t on the TAT, I have been watching these vids to get a feel for what we’ll be facing. We have decided to skip Ophir pass and go by road from Lake City to Telluride. Because of your vid, I think we will side trip up to Bridal Veil falls though!
Chad, thanks for subscribing. I really appreciate it. We are just a regular every day Normal family over here. But I’m happy that you think we are awesome. It’s a little boost of confidence that everybody needs. Thank you for the compliment. We have a baby now, so I can’t record as often. But I’m still trying to make at least one every month. I think in a few years you’ll start seeing videos with my son riding also.
What a gorgeous wee dog. It looks like she had a wonderful life with you. Our two little dogs are 11 and 13 years old now and it's heartbreaking to think they won't be with us forever. Much love to your family dude.
Glad to see you still riding. Kids only let me get the bikes out to ride with them on it….someday! How’s the dad life going for you? Wish you all the best!
sometimes ill ride my grom on the trails around lbl at ky lake and lake barkley like this to get to a part of the lake no one is at and easier then my tahoe.
Lol it’s possible. But I’d say 99% of the trail is wide enough to easily pass a mile of Jeeps. The Steps near the end is the only place where you should take your time. It’s also the spot with the best view, so don’t forget to stop half way down the steps and take a look around. It’s impressive in every way.
