Our goal is to get to Ouray from Lake City. Obviously we could go south to Durango or north to Montrose, but thought we would take a more "scenic" (but not too difficult) route through the mountains. We are traveling from KS, spending the night at South Fork, then on to Ouray. Have been to Animas Forks on our last trip, LOVED it and wouldn't mind seeing it again.
@rosie23336 You can either take the full trail for Engineer Pass then, and come out on the highway next to Ouray, OR just go to Silverton and take the highway to Ouray, obviously. There are no ugly routes down there, as I'm sure you're aware! Have a great time!
Thanks so much for your help! So..... is this the Cinnamon Pass road that we will be taking just south of Lake City? Trying to figure out my map, I don't see anything that says North Fork Cutoff. Will there be signs once we get there?
@rosie23336 Well, Cinnamon Pass and Engineer Pass make a "loop" starting from Animas Forks Ghost Town to Lake City. You can take either to Lake City and take the other back to Animas Forks (and then on to Silverton). If you take Cinammon Pass from Lake City, you will simply follow the signs to Animas Forks (if you want to stop there and I recommend you do; it's awesome) and then on to Silverton. Or you can bypass Animas Forks and go straight to Silverton. Running out of room, more text next...
So if you take Engineer Pass from Lake City, after you go over the summit and you're on the Silverton side of the mountain, you will see a sign for North Fork Cutoff / Animas Forks. Take that for the easy trip back to Silverton. Otherwise, you will follow the signs that say Engineer Pass Hwy 550 Ouray. That will dump you out about 5 miles outside Ouray on Hwy. 550 and this is the more tedious and technical part of Engineer.
@rosie23336 Sort of depends on how often you want to to stop for photos, to explore, etc. I would plan for 2-3 hours so you can stop along the way...but if you drove straight through you could probably make it in 1.5-2 hours...
@rosie23336 If you take the trail from Lake City to SILVERTON it is not so bad, no. That is called taking the "North Fork Cutoff." That takes you through to Animas Forks and then on to Silverton. However, that is the "short cut." If you take it from Lake City all the way to OURAY instead, yes, it is a difficult trail. the bottom portion of the trail, from the Animas Forks area down onto Highway 550, is very steep, narrow and extreme rocky with huge rocks. (see more text, running out of room)...
@rosie23336 It is simply very tedious driving because you must travel so slow and you get shaken around quite a bit, but it's fun, technical driving. It is indeed narrow in many places, but it's a beautiful drive. But expect to take a much longer trip going that way, but everyone should experience it at least once to say you've fully driven Engineer Pass. The North Fork Cutoff is pretty easy as long as you have ground clearance and a low gear.
@magua4 If you have as much ground clearance as a stock Jeep, and the low gears needed for a steep ascent, I would say you would be fine. However, it is very pitted with deep mogals in places and you could scrape if you don't have enuff clearance underneath.
@tommy35ss I've driven my TJ from Kansas City thru Colo. out to Moab 3-4 times....I don't look at it as a "long drive".......I look at it like the "adventure" begins as soon as I leave my driveway....."COLO HERE I COME !!!" (again)
thats nothing compared to what we did. We live in NY and have a commander with qt2 and a 2" lift. Last sommer, we drove from New york tu Moab, Utah and back, driving hundreds of miles offroad. We did also di engineer pass. One of the most beautiful trails in the area!
I am taking my first trip up there in my Grand Wagoneer in July with the FSJ group. This is a great video and I am definitely going to share with my kiddos to get them excited about what they are going to see. Thanks for sharing.
We are planning a trip up engineer's pass in July. I need to find out if I'd have any problems traveling up the pass in a GMC Yukon 4x4? We have travelled several other passes in Colorado, but unsure of this one.
I really enjoyed your video. What month did you go? We have never ridden in this area. How long does it take to make the Alpine Loop. We have 2011 Polaris Ranger. It that a suitable vehicle? Thanks for the great video!
@quilter916 I usually go in July and September. The Alpine Loop is an all day journey, unless you rush through it without stopping to enjoy the old mines and homesteads and take photos, etc. If you skip the lower part of Engineer and start instead at Animas Forks, you can cut out a couple of hours. Yes, the Ranger will do great on the Alpine Loop. Have fun!
@quilter916 Just don't forget that you may snook yourself with an unlicensed vehicle (ATV) once you go over a pass one way to a "public" road.....that's one major drawback to ATVs....often times you have to back track and go back over the pass you just came over because of the unlicensed ATV not legal on public highways.....just saying, something to think about, that's why you see so many Jeeps & licensed motorcycles.
we drove engineers pass in a 2003 mazda van in june of 2005. watching this video brings back great memories of one of the most awesome places on earth. there was only one 20 foot section of deeply mud rutted road that caused any concern.
we also did haggerman's pass in the same van. we have the pictures to prove it. that was scary. a lifted 4 wheel drive vehicle would have trouble on that pass.
My family & I visited Engineer Pass In June of 08. My father had passes away 6 months prior, and he LOVED Colorado, so we thought it to fitting to bring him to his final resting place. When we found Engineer Pass it was a good fit, as he was a elevator engineer, and to my suprise, we found a beautiful range overseeing a valley. We left my Dad's ashes in the most breathtaking view,and watching your video has convinced me to bring my family back to visit my Dad who which we miss very much! Thanks
I'm going to Lake City the first week of Sept. 2010. Would a high mileage (157k)1995 Cherokee 4X4 manual with Firestone Destinattion LE ( 25k miles on tires) be suitable for the entire Alpine Loop? I'm trying to decide if renting a Wrangler would be wiser.
Outstanding footage. Was thinking of doing Engineer, but with my mother-in-law & daughter-in-law in the rental Jeep with 2 dogs, I think we'll have to pass this year. Have done Imogene and Ophir before and loved it. Perhaps another time when it's just the wife and I. Thanks for the wonderful shots!
Great video! it is so hard to get a good shot that gives you a realistic feel for the inclines and narrow road but you did a supurb job! were you riding on the hood??? LOL ! great choice of music too. Kind of risky going up that late in the year but you caught a great day with frosting on the mountains and gives you the top of the world feeling. again very very nice video!
Ohhhhh yeah...you have to use it on Engineer. the bottom part from Hwy 550 up is super steep and you nee that low gear and when you near the summit you need it too.
I drove this trail in July '07 in my '91 wrangler and had a blast. Also did Ophir Pass. Great video! Sold the wrangler and got an '05 Liberty CRD. I miss the 33s I was running, but love the MPGs.
Thanks for the video. The first time I went up this pass was in August 1987. As I rounded the curve just passed "O Point" I saw the redish mountain ahead and to the left and thought I had to go up those switchbacks. Fortunately you don't. When I take a new person with me I like to tell them we still have to go up the redish mountain so they can experience the terror I did that first trip. I have been over Cinnamon and Engineer many times since each time I get a new off-road vehicle.
That's funny, I know exactly which switchbacks you're talking about. See people taking them, but have never done it myself. Way to scare your passengers! LOL
good video. we take the jeeps up there every summer, to silverton. the most amazing place you will ever expeirience. you cant see the mountains like this unless you go up with jeeps, we just got back a few days ago. its a long drive from south texas but it is most deffinatley worth the drive.
hey, there is a trail that is connected to the sand dunes and it's called Medano Pass, it is a decent trail ride, i have a lifted jeep but it's open differential front and rear and i had no problems. it's an easy run and it makes a great afternoon ride.
Will probably be okay...depends on snowfall. I'm there many years in late September or early October and it's perfect. Wouldn't wait much past mid-October though...
Thanks for the tour, I walked ove 20 years ago headed up 14ers, but couldn't remember conditions, driving there next week end w/ daughter for 14ers. So it was helpful to see a video to recall 4WD conditions. Nice job on the video.
Hey there! Thanks for writing! It was a perfect day!! I have a LOT of new video to post from my trip down there earlier this month; just been too swamped to edit anything yet! But I'll have Imogene and Clear Lake up next.
Well we stayed in the suite which was the nicest room in the western and all of the things inside of it are the original things. But it was all creeky and tons of noises that wake u up they r so loud. Stuff moves etc... FREAKY!
watching this video Gave me goosebumps. P.S. Lake City is an amazing place with amazing people. Everybody knows everyone and everyone waves. Check out the crazy married couple that run the Brazilian and Italian resteraunt when u get the chance in Lake City. Man i love lake city!
Beautiful... I am 14 and i just got back from a vacation with my dad in lake city. We stayed at the texan in lake city then we bought a 10 acre mining claim with a micro-cabin on it. We took Engineer's pass to Ouray and it was awesome! We then moved onto Ouray and hit the hot springs and stayed in the western( that place is scary as shit) then onto telluride the last day. I will never forget this trip
Congrats on buying a mining claim! Sounds fun! what happened at the Western Hotel? I've been there many times for dinner, but never stayed overnight. Did you have ghosts????
It was the most beautiful sight i've ever seen. I'll never forget that trip.Thanks for the post. And thank you God for creating such a beautiful world
I took this trip about 34 years ago with my family. As we rounded a bend at the top there was the biggest bald eagle i've ever seen. It was at perched on a rock, it stood at least three feet high. The guy driving hit his brakes, the eagle jumped into the air, flapped it's wings (almost 6 feetwide) once and just soared off. We watched it glide for about 5 minutes and it never flapped its wings again..
I was about 15 the last time I went up that pass, I am 22 now and it scared the CRAP out of me then and watching video, it still scares the crap out of me, but I live in Texas so I'm not use to that stuff lol, Engineer made slumgullion seem like a breeze heading back to Creede lol
I was there the first week of june 07, spent 3 days jeeping the trails around silverton. I live on the Texas gulf coast, I cant wait to go back, untill then, I love your vids of the trails.
Going to South Fork for our 17th summer up there but we have never taken a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We are this time. Several people have talked about the drive from Lake City to Ouray. We have a Dodge ext cab 4x4 with long bed...should we go or not?
You'll be fine, but might have a do a few three-point turns on the other side of Engineer near the summit. Then, instead of taking Engineer all the way to Hwy 550 (which puts you out just 5 miles outside of Ouray), I would turn at Animas Forks and hit the Hwy by going through Silverton first...the reason I suggest that is the BOTTOM part of Engineer Road, which is the one that puts you out on the highway, is VERY switchback ridden and you may have problems with a longer wheel base. Have fun!
I'm dyin' to know the artist and title for the first song in this video! btw - we been goin to Ouray every year since I was born - I'm 26 now lol. We;ve dont every single piece of road up there. I've gotten almost obsessed with the area - so decided to start compiling information - both written and my own -to write a book. There could never be enough books about the most beautiful place on earth! thanks so much for giving an Oklahoman an opportunity to visit that place 51 of 52 weeks of the year
Hey there, it's: "Running Up That Hill" by Placebo. That's awesome you've been able to spend so much time in Ouray. It's Heaven on Earth there :) Good luck with your book!
Yikes! That's a steep dropoff on the left side of that road. I wish I had the nerve to drive a road like that. I know my limitations and I just don't. I'd freak out if I were on that road. You have my admiration & my envy. You're obviously not afraid of heights. Good driving & great views.
I've seen huge trucks on this trail but they do have trouble making the switchbacks near the top. Just means you'll be making a few 5-point turns at times...
I hope you are comfortable taking your Shadow on gravel, rocks and puddles. All of the street bikes I've ever had detested gravel. But the view from the top of Engineer Pass is the most incredible sight I've ever seen. You just can't take a picture of mountains and have the sight turn out right, so I definitely recommend you get up there somehow.
this summer I got lost in Alberta and ended up doing heavy gravel on a logging road for 13 miles and while I didn't like it (especially being passed by trucks), it wasn't a big deal; also I've ridden in some pretty serious T-storms and have experienced both hail and black ice (the road in this video looks pretty decent, and the pay-off is fantastic)
Who cares what other vehicles it could be done in. It's a great video of Engineer Pass, wihout any lame narration or A-D-D spaz frat drivers. Just a nice calm trip to 13K in the sun. And jeepstergal has good taste in music.
Thanks, I appreciate it. Anyone who thinks a passenger car could make it over Engineer has obviously never driven the entire route, which begins at Hwy. 550. This video is of the final ascent ONLY, from just past Animas Forks. The beginning of the drive from Hwy. 550 is extremely rough, you need ground clearance and a low gear. Just because the road appears smooth at the top does not change the fact you needed a low gear to even get to that point.
You are right - dumb Aussie here too a Chrysler Pacifica over in 2005 from the Lake City Side. I wouldn't try it again - the car hire company would freak out - only issue was a slight lack of ground clearance :)
You should not worry at all, Wranglers are perfect for Engineer! You won't have a problem at all with that short wheel base. No worries about rolling; it's challenging but not overly dangerous like Black Bear. You'll do great. Enjoy it and start early! You'll have the sun in your eyes going up the first hour or so but you'll be glad not to be meeting people on the trail on that first stretch, as it's a tight fit in many places. If you start early, you'll won't meet anyone on that part.
Hey Jgal, this is rockymtnhigh again, it's been a while. We're goin on Sept 5th-13th, we're takin Eng. pass, please tell me if we should worry, we have an 04 wrang. on 33's w/ a 4" lift. But I am afraid to roll down 14,000 feet. What do you request. We'll be leaving Ouray way to our cabin on Cristobal. Hope your good. Thanks(bought this album, thanks)
Great video!! I rode The Colorado 1000 in 06 & 07. Its a 1000 off road enduro motorcycle ride from Dolores to Crester Butte Co than back over 8 days from town to town. This video reminds me of that great trip! We were there at the end of Aug. The views are unreal. Hope to see a vodeo going into Lake City..! LOL!
Outstanding video presentation - plan on being in the area in mid-August. You vids give me a good idea where to go -thanks. I'll clunk along in my F150 4x4 which has been pretty much all over the front range. Looks like I'll be Ok here too.....
Very good! I drove this once from Lake City over Cinnamon to Animas Forks then back over Engineer returning to Lake City. Is this the same route you took. Looks a little different - I had clouds to go through so that may be why I don't recognize all of it. I did get to that Engineer Summit Sign.
JeepsterGal, you are definitely a heroine of mine. After buying a Wrangler in January and discovering the pleasure of offroading I discovered this video and instantly decided I wanted to do something similar here in New Mexico. Now, armed with the same Vixia camcorder and Sticky Pod you have mentioned using in replies to your readers, I'm ready to begin. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the inspiration. If I can only do half as well as you have in this venture...
Hey WindCatcher! Good luck! It takes a while to figure out the best placement of the camera on your vehicle for maximum smoothness, but you'll figure it out. You'll have a blast! Email me when you get some videos created!
Just viewed your videos of Ophir Corkscrew and Engineer they give a great indication of what to expect on these routes, and so professionally done, Thanks
I'm taking my first trip to Colorado this July and hope to do those very three routes, and if I feel comfortable, would like to try Imogene.
I'm used to the dirt roads of Utah and Arizona and have an FJ Cruiser set up for off road, so..what do you think, no problem?
Did you air down your tires, and to what pressure?
I can't tell you how much you inspired me to go here! Your stuff is great and i always check back for new stuff- got the whole family watching your vids and now flying and driving in for a vaca. thanks.
Thanks for posting and I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I haven't had much time to edit lately but I do have several more I filmed that need to be edited, so keep checking back. And now that it's summer, there's more trails to do! Enjoy your Colorado vacation!
Hey thanks for writing and watching! Your FJ will have no problems. Ophir is easy, a good loop would be to take Imogene from Ouray to Telluride and come back Ophir. Engineer can be done with Cinnamon Pass by doing the Alpine Loop: Engineer from Ouray to Lake City, and Cinnamon to Ouray back. Corkscrew is easy, start in Silverton and take Corkscrew back down to the highway. Grab a guide book and stick to Moderate/Easy trails your first time until you get a feel for the trails. You'll love it!
Totally Diggin' your vids! I will be doing some of these trails this summer, and your vids are getting me stoked! I am curious what type of camera mount you are using?
Hey, thanks for watching. I use a Sticky Pod to mount the camera to to the roof and I run a cable to a portable DVD player in the Jeep so I can see what I'm getting as it's happening and make adjustments. Enjoy your trip to the San Juans!
hey jeepstergal love your videos i live in denver and i love the mountains too i want to take a trip to ride that mountain this summer but dont know if my jeep patriot would make it what do you think
Hey, thanks for watching! As long as you've got 4x4 I think you're fine. Engineer doesn't need extra clearance, just needs a nice, tight Granny Low gear, especially if you begin outside Ouray and take the long trip...the easier route is going through Silverton to Animas Forks and just taking the final summit to Engineer. But you miss the most challenging part of the trail doing that. Bur yeah, I think a Patriot would be fine. Have fun!
I just wanted to say that we have watched your video here several times. I think the song makes it deeper than you can imagine. We posted a few of ours on here too. I'm addicted to sharing the greatest thing known to man. COLORADO, tanx
Thanks, everyone seems to comment on the music I use, which is nice because that is my favorite part of these videos :) I watched your videos; they are great too. Gotta love Creede! Looks for more from me soon!
I AM GOING THERE, this is an awesome video, You can vever descrbe the beauty of Colorado you have to be there to see, feel and touch it. Great job girl.
Hey jeepstergirl, Awesome videos, haven't seen all yet, we'll try to finish the Alpine loop in Sept this year. Have you attempted Black Bear Pass in Telluride yet? What is the 1st song in this video? Your great, thank you for sharing.
It's "Running Up that Hill" by Placebo. I try to list all my music in my videos at the end of the description, so just reveal the description and you'll see the "soundtrack." I have not attempted Black Bear yet. I think I'd like to witness it first in the back of a tour Jeep before trying it on my own!
great video,,, i have taken my jeep through these old mining trails many times,,,, i even flipped my jeep off a 20 foot cliff called "Dead Mans Curve",,,, good times.... miss that place
Pretty kewl, JeepsterGal! I was up there several times on my way to climb some 14ers. I would have taped it but my wink-dink Canon SD800 won't give me more than a minute of vid recording. Independence Pass is awesome as well!
No, the Canon HV20 has what's called a "rolling shutter" with its CMOS sensor, which made it useless in this situation...the film was distorted and jumpy with that camera due to the sensor. This was filmed with a Canon Optura 20.
I just can't get enough of your videos!! When I was out there, I was at a gas station between Ridgway and Ouray and some kid came up and tried telling me he does Engineer in 2wd in a stock XJ. I giggled at him and told him he must not be choosing the harder paths.
Hey, glad you enjoy my vids. Coming soon will be a video of Engineer Pass at the beginning of the trail off Hwy 550...I can't imagine anyone could get up it in 2wd :) I have over 4 hours of video of the Engineer Pass trail, so look for more soon! Thanks for commenting!
hi, great video, we are back home in tx now and lookng at this is almost as fun as driving it. Thank you for all your experience. The people at work could not believe it. They were very afraid. Before we left CO we went up Hurricaine and California. Snow and ice, it was great. It is really fun to watch my jeep. Keep in touch. Two from TX
AWESOME!!! You were right....very smooth videoing. You even got "Orange Dog's" orange jeep flat bed (the 2 Texans). How exciting you videoed what we had just riden! Great job! I'm checking out all the rest! Thanks, Dave (the Californian)
Hey Dave! You remembered JeepsterGal! Very good! So glad you enjoyed it. I will be adding more soon, so be sure to subscribe to my channel and then you will see when the latest videos are added. Great to meet you guys!
Jeepster Gal, you rock! What an incredible video. It's the closest thing to being there. And yeah, it was truly a beautiful day on Engineer Pass. Thank you so much for making this video. Gig'em Ags.
Hey! Glad you found me and saw the video! Were you the class of 68 or the other year (now I can't remember what it was). Keep checking back or better yet, subscribe to my channel and you'll get the new videos as I put them up. More to come soon! Gig 'em!
Great video! It brings back memories. I HAD to go up there on a rented dirt bike in the summer of 1982 to finish grieving the death of my mother. I went to the top of Engineer Pass because I don't think there is a more awe inspiring and beautiful site I have ever seen. Sadly, I haven't been up there since. Thank you for the memories, and I'm glad you're home safely.
took my tj from lake city to ouray its an amazing ride
xoxoSARAHnichole 2 months ago
drove this whole pass in a suburban..
vailmaster5 6 months ago
Our goal is to get to Ouray from Lake City. Obviously we could go south to Durango or north to Montrose, but thought we would take a more "scenic" (but not too difficult) route through the mountains. We are traveling from KS, spending the night at South Fork, then on to Ouray. Have been to Animas Forks on our last trip, LOVED it and wouldn't mind seeing it again.
rosie23336 6 months ago
@rosie23336 You can either take the full trail for Engineer Pass then, and come out on the highway next to Ouray, OR just go to Silverton and take the highway to Ouray, obviously. There are no ugly routes down there, as I'm sure you're aware! Have a great time!
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
Thanks so much for your help! So..... is this the Cinnamon Pass road that we will be taking just south of Lake City? Trying to figure out my map, I don't see anything that says North Fork Cutoff. Will there be signs once we get there?
rosie23336 6 months ago
@rosie23336 Well, Cinnamon Pass and Engineer Pass make a "loop" starting from Animas Forks Ghost Town to Lake City. You can take either to Lake City and take the other back to Animas Forks (and then on to Silverton). If you take Cinammon Pass from Lake City, you will simply follow the signs to Animas Forks (if you want to stop there and I recommend you do; it's awesome) and then on to Silverton. Or you can bypass Animas Forks and go straight to Silverton. Running out of room, more text next...
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
So if you take Engineer Pass from Lake City, after you go over the summit and you're on the Silverton side of the mountain, you will see a sign for North Fork Cutoff / Animas Forks. Take that for the easy trip back to Silverton. Otherwise, you will follow the signs that say Engineer Pass Hwy 550 Ouray. That will dump you out about 5 miles outside Ouray on Hwy. 550 and this is the more tedious and technical part of Engineer.
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
How long of a trip is it from Lake City to Silverton via Engineer Pass? We drive a Jeep Cherokee.
rosie23336 6 months ago
@rosie23336 Sort of depends on how often you want to to stop for photos, to explore, etc. I would plan for 2-3 hours so you can stop along the way...but if you drove straight through you could probably make it in 1.5-2 hours...
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
@JeepsterGal Is this a difficult trail?
rosie23336 6 months ago
@rosie23336 If you take the trail from Lake City to SILVERTON it is not so bad, no. That is called taking the "North Fork Cutoff." That takes you through to Animas Forks and then on to Silverton. However, that is the "short cut." If you take it from Lake City all the way to OURAY instead, yes, it is a difficult trail. the bottom portion of the trail, from the Animas Forks area down onto Highway 550, is very steep, narrow and extreme rocky with huge rocks. (see more text, running out of room)...
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
@rosie23336 It is simply very tedious driving because you must travel so slow and you get shaken around quite a bit, but it's fun, technical driving. It is indeed narrow in many places, but it's a beautiful drive. But expect to take a much longer trip going that way, but everyone should experience it at least once to say you've fully driven Engineer Pass. The North Fork Cutoff is pretty easy as long as you have ground clearance and a low gear.
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
do you think i could drive this in an 06 subaru forester with stock ?
magua4 7 months ago
@magua4 If you have as much ground clearance as a stock Jeep, and the low gears needed for a steep ascent, I would say you would be fine. However, it is very pitted with deep mogals in places and you could scrape if you don't have enuff clearance underneath.
JeepsterGal 6 months ago
Engineer rocks. Had a picnic at the summit back in '85, what a view. Nice video.
PeterSilseth 7 months ago
Back in the ROCKIES in July.
backruns 7 months ago
I love Mobile Alabama no place like home but this is why I live in the Rockies!
MrDOWNDABAY 8 months ago
you really don't know how lucky you are. I get cabin fever living on the flat land of illinois everyday
iloveoveralls 9 months ago
We did that trail on Ranger ATVs and quads.
activejames 9 months ago
great stuff from RobotRuss
Humaneering 11 months ago
Gig 'em Aggies! I'm an Aggie, born and raised in Texas, have a Jeep, and want to go to engineer pass lol. I'd have a long drive though
tommy35ss 11 months ago
@tommy35ss WHOOP! It is a long drive, but worth it! You have to see this part of Colorado; it's amazing. Gig'em!
JeepsterGal 11 months ago
@tommy35ss I've driven my TJ from Kansas City thru Colo. out to Moab 3-4 times....I don't look at it as a "long drive".......I look at it like the "adventure" begins as soon as I leave my driveway....."COLO HERE I COME !!!" (again)
jhhwingnut 10 months ago 2
@tommy35ss
thats nothing compared to what we did. We live in NY and have a commander with qt2 and a 2" lift. Last sommer, we drove from New york tu Moab, Utah and back, driving hundreds of miles offroad. We did also di engineer pass. One of the most beautiful trails in the area!
panameraexpress 9 months ago
I am taking my first trip up there in my Grand Wagoneer in July with the FSJ group. This is a great video and I am definitely going to share with my kiddos to get them excited about what they are going to see. Thanks for sharing.
dshuck 11 months ago
I drove this last August and we were in the clouds. Not much of a view until we were on top and the clouds were opening on the eastern side.
a2r7n6 11 months ago
We are planning a trip up engineer's pass in July. I need to find out if I'd have any problems traveling up the pass in a GMC Yukon 4x4? We have travelled several other passes in Colorado, but unsure of this one.
TLSTEPHENSON1 1 year ago
@TLSTEPHENSON1 It would be tight but you'd just have to make some 3-point turns on the switchbacks.
VistaVerdeRanch 1 year ago
thanks for sharing.... this is the most beautiful place on earth.... i really miss it
mkscott2006 1 year ago
Check this 4x4 pass out!
MrDOWNDABAY 1 year ago
Everyone check this 4X4 trail out near Lake City Colorado.
MrDOWNDABAY 1 year ago
That's a "moderate-rated Jeep trail"? Really?
swilson010 1 year ago
I really enjoyed your video. What month did you go? We have never ridden in this area. How long does it take to make the Alpine Loop. We have 2011 Polaris Ranger. It that a suitable vehicle? Thanks for the great video!
quilter916 1 year ago
@quilter916 I usually go in July and September. The Alpine Loop is an all day journey, unless you rush through it without stopping to enjoy the old mines and homesteads and take photos, etc. If you skip the lower part of Engineer and start instead at Animas Forks, you can cut out a couple of hours. Yes, the Ranger will do great on the Alpine Loop. Have fun!
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
@quilter916 Just don't forget that you may snook yourself with an unlicensed vehicle (ATV) once you go over a pass one way to a "public" road.....that's one major drawback to ATVs....often times you have to back track and go back over the pass you just came over because of the unlicensed ATV not legal on public highways.....just saying, something to think about, that's why you see so many Jeeps & licensed motorcycles.
jhhwingnut 10 months ago
we drove engineers pass in a 2003 mazda van in june of 2005. watching this video brings back great memories of one of the most awesome places on earth. there was only one 20 foot section of deeply mud rutted road that caused any concern.
we also did haggerman's pass in the same van. we have the pictures to prove it. that was scary. a lifted 4 wheel drive vehicle would have trouble on that pass.
besnook 1 year ago
amazing, when I went to Breckenridge all I kept wishing for was my Jeep. Florida is nothing like it, as you might know.
robh2000 1 year ago
I live in florence colorado and colorado is truly god's country,thank-you jeepstergal
southernrockfan1 1 year ago
What time of year did you guys go? We've gone 3 times around the loop, but alway sin the summer.
MEGABUCK14 1 year ago
My family & I visited Engineer Pass In June of 08. My father had passes away 6 months prior, and he LOVED Colorado, so we thought it to fitting to bring him to his final resting place. When we found Engineer Pass it was a good fit, as he was a elevator engineer, and to my suprise, we found a beautiful range overseeing a valley. We left my Dad's ashes in the most breathtaking view,and watching your video has convinced me to bring my family back to visit my Dad who which we miss very much! Thanks
TheJefft63 1 year ago 2
@TheJefft63 Wow, what a great story! And what an amazing final resting place!
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
I'm going to Lake City the first week of Sept. 2010. Would a high mileage (157k)1995 Cherokee 4X4 manual with Firestone Destinattion LE ( 25k miles on tires) be suitable for the entire Alpine Loop? I'm trying to decide if renting a Wrangler would be wiser.
sapphirepeak 1 year ago
@sapphirepeak You will be fine in your Cherokee! :) Have fun! No need to rent, that will take you where you want to go!
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
Outstanding footage. Was thinking of doing Engineer, but with my mother-in-law & daughter-in-law in the rental Jeep with 2 dogs, I think we'll have to pass this year. Have done Imogene and Ophir before and loved it. Perhaps another time when it's just the wife and I. Thanks for the wonderful shots!
azwhit 1 year ago
looks awsome. Wonder how far from south east Aurora
stealtheli 1 year ago
Nice video. I hope to make a run there this fall before the snow falls.
texaskev09 1 year ago
Great video! it is so hard to get a good shot that gives you a realistic feel for the inclines and narrow road but you did a supurb job! were you riding on the hood??? LOL ! great choice of music too. Kind of risky going up that late in the year but you caught a great day with frosting on the mountains and gives you the top of the world feeling. again very very nice video!
defiantadp 1 year ago
@defiantadp Well, the camera was mounted on the hood! I stayed inside to drive :)
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
awesome to bad in CT we have nothing even close to any type of trail that goes really and where beautiful
hadd13 1 year ago
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Smashinz2002 1 year ago
GREAT video, love this loop. What is that first song? Running up that hill. Very suiting, other than the running part.
marbleguy 1 year ago
Hi! Thanks for writing and watching, the music is "Running Up That Hill" by Placebo
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
hello jeepstergal fabulous offloading
gipsychandigarh 1 year ago
Hey jeepsterGal: Do you use 4 wheel low range going up the pass?
Just sold my Subaru Outback and bought a 2004 WJ! Guess where I'm headed this summer...
jmemcse 1 year ago
Ohhhhh yeah...you have to use it on Engineer. the bottom part from Hwy 550 up is super steep and you nee that low gear and when you near the summit you need it too.
JeepsterGal 1 year ago
I drove this trail in July '07 in my '91 wrangler and had a blast. Also did Ophir Pass. Great video! Sold the wrangler and got an '05 Liberty CRD. I miss the 33s I was running, but love the MPGs.
spot9981 1 year ago
7:37 you just had to hit the puddles huh , id do the same LOL
lvtunerz 2 years ago
I took a landrover discovery over it was great.
MrDOWNDABAY 2 years ago
Great video
electronicdude 2 years ago
We love this video and the music. Your advice on the different roads and trails is very helpful as we are new to off roading.
dirtfanbob 2 years ago
I would love to do this trail.
VWdude278 2 years ago
My brother and I ended up taking a Chevy Lumina up that, it was intense but one of the best experiences of my life.
ebeck3 2 years ago
That's pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing this. I like the little scenic overlook at
4:33. ;-)
Mymieke 2 years ago
anybody answer me
can i drive my honda element ?
i122luvu 2 years ago
I would not recommend it !
jjjwin1 2 years ago
Thanks for this video, I love that entire area. There are so many things to do from hiking and mountain biking to (obviously) jeeping.
theoriginalca7erham 2 years ago
Awesome scenery
luek944 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. The first time I went up this pass was in August 1987. As I rounded the curve just passed "O Point" I saw the redish mountain ahead and to the left and thought I had to go up those switchbacks. Fortunately you don't. When I take a new person with me I like to tell them we still have to go up the redish mountain so they can experience the terror I did that first trip. I have been over Cinnamon and Engineer many times since each time I get a new off-road vehicle.
neuron1234 2 years ago
That's funny, I know exactly which switchbacks you're talking about. See people taking them, but have never done it myself. Way to scare your passengers! LOL
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
good video. we take the jeeps up there every summer, to silverton. the most amazing place you will ever expeirience. you cant see the mountains like this unless you go up with jeeps, we just got back a few days ago. its a long drive from south texas but it is most deffinatley worth the drive.
hollisterbossman 2 years ago
Very Helpful. We are going someplace OCT8-12. Know any good jeep trails (easy to moderate) that would be good near the sand dunes?
KateStefani 2 years ago
hey, there is a trail that is connected to the sand dunes and it's called Medano Pass, it is a decent trail ride, i have a lifted jeep but it's open differential front and rear and i had no problems. it's an easy run and it makes a great afternoon ride.
chinkboi3 2 years ago
Hey thanks for sharing...what will the conditions be in early October?
KateStefani 2 years ago
Will probably be okay...depends on snowfall. I'm there many years in late September or early October and it's perfect. Wouldn't wait much past mid-October though...
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
Ok so you went in September... Do you think it'll be too snowy/icy in late October? This looks like so much fun!
555CTSV 2 years ago
Hey there...yeah, it will be closed in late October.
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
Thanks for the tour, I walked ove 20 years ago headed up 14ers, but couldn't remember conditions, driving there next week end w/ daughter for 14ers. So it was helpful to see a video to recall 4WD conditions. Nice job on the video.
Grandrefuge 2 years ago
Awesome.
nd4spd296 2 years ago
thanks for letting me re-live the day that we made the summit in our truck. It was a beautiful day!
robertcreid 2 years ago
Hey there! Thanks for writing! It was a perfect day!! I have a LOT of new video to post from my trip down there earlier this month; just been too swamped to edit anything yet! But I'll have Imogene and Clear Lake up next.
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
Awesome video, the San Juans are spectacular. Can't wait to go back.
wildbrush81 2 years ago
that is a crazy dropoff. colorado backroads are great ..!!!
tony tyler colorado springs co.
tonytonytee 2 years ago
awsome pass i go over every fourth of july and eat at the bbq place in lake city
flynryan289 2 years ago
That's because the Western Hotel is haunted!
desertrat022760 2 years ago
Well we stayed in the suite which was the nicest room in the western and all of the things inside of it are the original things. But it was all creeky and tons of noises that wake u up they r so loud. Stuff moves etc... FREAKY!
xxtimetogo44xx 2 years ago
watching this video Gave me goosebumps. P.S. Lake City is an amazing place with amazing people. Everybody knows everyone and everyone waves. Check out the crazy married couple that run the Brazilian and Italian resteraunt when u get the chance in Lake City. Man i love lake city!
xxtimetogo44xx 2 years ago
Beautiful... I am 14 and i just got back from a vacation with my dad in lake city. We stayed at the texan in lake city then we bought a 10 acre mining claim with a micro-cabin on it. We took Engineer's pass to Ouray and it was awesome! We then moved onto Ouray and hit the hot springs and stayed in the western( that place is scary as shit) then onto telluride the last day. I will never forget this trip
xxtimetogo44xx 2 years ago
Congrats on buying a mining claim! Sounds fun! what happened at the Western Hotel? I've been there many times for dinner, but never stayed overnight. Did you have ghosts????
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
It was the most beautiful sight i've ever seen. I'll never forget that trip.Thanks for the post. And thank you God for creating such a beautiful world
fllwngJC 2 years ago
I took this trip about 34 years ago with my family. As we rounded a bend at the top there was the biggest bald eagle i've ever seen. It was at perched on a rock, it stood at least three feet high. The guy driving hit his brakes, the eagle jumped into the air, flapped it's wings (almost 6 feetwide) once and just soared off. We watched it glide for about 5 minutes and it never flapped its wings again..
fllwngJC 2 years ago
you should hike it...kind of an oxymoron to be in a parking lot at the top of a mountain...
xpez 2 years ago
I was about 15 the last time I went up that pass, I am 22 now and it scared the CRAP out of me then and watching video, it still scares the crap out of me, but I live in Texas so I'm not use to that stuff lol, Engineer made slumgullion seem like a breeze heading back to Creede lol
jtknottsfilming 2 years ago
what does the other side of that pass look like? easier or worse?
I want to do both Ophir and engineer pas on a '79 vespa scooter this summer.
wigburner 2 years ago
Other side is easier going down into Lake City. Take Cinnamon Pass back and make the Alpine Loop. It's a great trip, will take all day.
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
I was there the first week of june 07, spent 3 days jeeping the trails around silverton. I live on the Texas gulf coast, I cant wait to go back, untill then, I love your vids of the trails.
txjoker1975 2 years ago
I grew up on the TX Gulf Coast as well and Colorado is like another world to this former "flatlander!" LOL. Glad you enjoy the vids...
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
Going to South Fork for our 17th summer up there but we have never taken a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We are this time. Several people have talked about the drive from Lake City to Ouray. We have a Dodge ext cab 4x4 with long bed...should we go or not?
jdntxcouple 2 years ago
You'll be fine, but might have a do a few three-point turns on the other side of Engineer near the summit. Then, instead of taking Engineer all the way to Hwy 550 (which puts you out just 5 miles outside of Ouray), I would turn at Animas Forks and hit the Hwy by going through Silverton first...the reason I suggest that is the BOTTOM part of Engineer Road, which is the one that puts you out on the highway, is VERY switchback ridden and you may have problems with a longer wheel base. Have fun!
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
I'm dyin' to know the artist and title for the first song in this video! btw - we been goin to Ouray every year since I was born - I'm 26 now lol. We;ve dont every single piece of road up there. I've gotten almost obsessed with the area - so decided to start compiling information - both written and my own -to write a book. There could never be enough books about the most beautiful place on earth! thanks so much for giving an Oklahoman an opportunity to visit that place 51 of 52 weeks of the year
OKCFan12 2 years ago
Hey there, it's: "Running Up That Hill" by Placebo. That's awesome you've been able to spend so much time in Ouray. It's Heaven on Earth there :) Good luck with your book!
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
I was literally made physically sick with vertigo watching this. Colorado surely is the best!
SaxonBrit 2 years ago
Yikes! That's a steep dropoff on the left side of that road. I wish I had the nerve to drive a road like that. I know my limitations and I just don't. I'd freak out if I were on that road. You have my admiration & my envy. You're obviously not afraid of heights. Good driving & great views.
bapyou 2 years ago
Glad you enjoyed it!
JeepsterGal 2 years ago
you're tasted in music sucks
milled76 2 years ago
Colorado is the sickest state ever.
minkus82 2 years ago
I need to get back out there one of these days. I loved it last time I wheeled out there.
searsbrothers 3 years ago
We rented a Wrangler in Silverton and headed up Engineer pass, it was a blast. (Couldn't talk my parents into letting me bring my Cherokee)
bullzisnipr3 3 years ago
I've seen huge trucks on this trail but they do have trouble making the switchbacks near the top. Just means you'll be making a few 5-point turns at times...
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Looks pretty tight on some of the parts, would a fullsize axle be okay on there? Talkin 80" trackwidth.
gunnydogs 3 years ago
is this pass restricted or could I go up there on my motorbike?
pjacobo 3 years ago
Yes, you can ride your motorbike on Engineer.
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
I hope you are comfortable taking your Shadow on gravel, rocks and puddles. All of the street bikes I've ever had detested gravel. But the view from the top of Engineer Pass is the most incredible sight I've ever seen. You just can't take a picture of mountains and have the sight turn out right, so I definitely recommend you get up there somehow.
really2ugly 3 years ago
this summer I got lost in Alberta and ended up doing heavy gravel on a logging road for 13 miles and while I didn't like it (especially being passed by trucks), it wasn't a big deal; also I've ridden in some pretty serious T-storms and have experienced both hail and black ice (the road in this video looks pretty decent, and the pay-off is fantastic)
pjacobo 3 years ago
this was a reply to really2ugly
pjacobo 3 years ago
Who cares what other vehicles it could be done in. It's a great video of Engineer Pass, wihout any lame narration or A-D-D spaz frat drivers. Just a nice calm trip to 13K in the sun. And jeepstergal has good taste in music.
burlingamethomas 3 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate it. Anyone who thinks a passenger car could make it over Engineer has obviously never driven the entire route, which begins at Hwy. 550. This video is of the final ascent ONLY, from just past Animas Forks. The beginning of the drive from Hwy. 550 is extremely rough, you need ground clearance and a low gear. Just because the road appears smooth at the top does not change the fact you needed a low gear to even get to that point.
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Wow that's awesome. Thanks for posting the video. Now I need to ask around and see if any hang gliding is done up there!
pdutube 3 years ago
used to go up and down that pass all time time when i was real lil
always scared the shit outa me
fun stuff
evercool5000 3 years ago
jesus those are big cliffs! scared of heights
yttuh 3 years ago
yeah. totally mistook this for another road.... went over there and was kind of disapointed haha. it's allright.
amptyvision 3 years ago
engineer is one of the harder passes in teh area. i give props to anyone who drives it.
amptyvision 3 years ago
You are joking...right??? Engineer is almost a car road man. Go over Black Bear if you want your zero to pucker up alittle.
shooteraod 3 years ago
Yeah, a relative of mine found out that it's passable in an '88 Pontiac Trans Am.
tyrefryer93 3 years ago
You are right - dumb Aussie here too a Chrysler Pacifica over in 2005 from the Lake City Side. I wouldn't try it again - the car hire company would freak out - only issue was a slight lack of ground clearance :)
grumpyxxxx 3 years ago
You should not worry at all, Wranglers are perfect for Engineer! You won't have a problem at all with that short wheel base. No worries about rolling; it's challenging but not overly dangerous like Black Bear. You'll do great. Enjoy it and start early! You'll have the sun in your eyes going up the first hour or so but you'll be glad not to be meeting people on the trail on that first stretch, as it's a tight fit in many places. If you start early, you'll won't meet anyone on that part.
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Hey Jgal, this is rockymtnhigh again, it's been a while. We're goin on Sept 5th-13th, we're takin Eng. pass, please tell me if we should worry, we have an 04 wrang. on 33's w/ a 4" lift. But I am afraid to roll down 14,000 feet. What do you request. We'll be leaving Ouray way to our cabin on Cristobal. Hope your good. Thanks(bought this album, thanks)
rockymtnhigh34 3 years ago
Awesome Video !!!
ponytales2001 3 years ago
going up to colorado on tuesday cant wait!!!
cisco505 3 years ago
Great video!! I rode The Colorado 1000 in 06 & 07. Its a 1000 off road enduro motorcycle ride from Dolores to Crester Butte Co than back over 8 days from town to town. This video reminds me of that great trip! We were there at the end of Aug. The views are unreal. Hope to see a vodeo going into Lake City..! LOL!
hutchmp5 3 years ago
Love it..great vid need to find some time to get my 06 X out on the trails this summer....Any day wheelin in Colorado is a Beautifull day!
ColoradoGuy08 3 years ago
Outstanding video presentation - plan on being in the area in mid-August. You vids give me a good idea where to go -thanks. I'll clunk along in my F150 4x4 which has been pretty much all over the front range. Looks like I'll be Ok here too.....
tomdaggett 3 years ago
Yep, you should be fine on most moderate trails in the San Juans. Have fun! Thanks for watching!
rockymountainrio 3 years ago
Very good! I drove this once from Lake City over Cinnamon to Animas Forks then back over Engineer returning to Lake City. Is this the same route you took. Looks a little different - I had clouds to go through so that may be why I don't recognize all of it. I did get to that Engineer Summit Sign.
karlclown 3 years ago
Yes, this is the same route :)
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Oh the memories...My father took me on this pass when I was about 10 yrs old (25yrs ago).
I can remember how scared I was, but it was awesome! I live for my Colorado trips every summer!
holycharizard 3 years ago
JeepsterGal, you are definitely a heroine of mine. After buying a Wrangler in January and discovering the pleasure of offroading I discovered this video and instantly decided I wanted to do something similar here in New Mexico. Now, armed with the same Vixia camcorder and Sticky Pod you have mentioned using in replies to your readers, I'm ready to begin. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the inspiration. If I can only do half as well as you have in this venture...
WindCatcher2008 3 years ago
Hey WindCatcher! Good luck! It takes a while to figure out the best placement of the camera on your vehicle for maximum smoothness, but you'll figure it out. You'll have a blast! Email me when you get some videos created!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Just viewed your videos of Ophir Corkscrew and Engineer they give a great indication of what to expect on these routes, and so professionally done, Thanks
I'm taking my first trip to Colorado this July and hope to do those very three routes, and if I feel comfortable, would like to try Imogene.
I'm used to the dirt roads of Utah and Arizona and have an FJ Cruiser set up for off road, so..what do you think, no problem?
Did you air down your tires, and to what pressure?
H0Varlet 3 years ago
We have plans to get to the Ouray area this summer to enjoy some 4WD trails. Thanks JeepsterGal!
black28z 3 years ago
I'll be there July 4th week! Maybe we'll meet on the trail :)
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
O' sorry Jeepster. We have a campout set for the 4th and a collective 4x4 run w/ campout and Luau, yeah I said Luau :), set for later in July.
black28z 3 years ago
Well that sounds fun! Have a great time!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
I can't tell you how much you inspired me to go here! Your stuff is great and i always check back for new stuff- got the whole family watching your vids and now flying and driving in for a vaca. thanks.
sguertinri 3 years ago
Thanks for posting and I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I haven't had much time to edit lately but I do have several more I filmed that need to be edited, so keep checking back. And now that it's summer, there's more trails to do! Enjoy your Colorado vacation!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Hey thanks for writing and watching! Your FJ will have no problems. Ophir is easy, a good loop would be to take Imogene from Ouray to Telluride and come back Ophir. Engineer can be done with Cinnamon Pass by doing the Alpine Loop: Engineer from Ouray to Lake City, and Cinnamon to Ouray back. Corkscrew is easy, start in Silverton and take Corkscrew back down to the highway. Grab a guide book and stick to Moderate/Easy trails your first time until you get a feel for the trails. You'll love it!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
Totally Diggin' your vids! I will be doing some of these trails this summer, and your vids are getting me stoked! I am curious what type of camera mount you are using?
Darkhorse1975 3 years ago
Hey, thanks for watching. I use a Sticky Pod to mount the camera to to the roof and I run a cable to a portable DVD player in the Jeep so I can see what I'm getting as it's happening and make adjustments. Enjoy your trip to the San Juans!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
hey jeepstergal love your videos i live in denver and i love the mountains too i want to take a trip to ride that mountain this summer but dont know if my jeep patriot would make it what do you think
JSiN303 3 years ago
Hey, thanks for watching! As long as you've got 4x4 I think you're fine. Engineer doesn't need extra clearance, just needs a nice, tight Granny Low gear, especially if you begin outside Ouray and take the long trip...the easier route is going through Silverton to Animas Forks and just taking the final summit to Engineer. But you miss the most challenging part of the trail doing that. Bur yeah, I think a Patriot would be fine. Have fun!
JeepsterGal 3 years ago
I was raised in these mountains and your vids make me homesick. That is good tho keep it up
maniactrn51 3 years ago
I just wanted to say that we have watched your video here several times. I think the song makes it deeper than you can imagine. We posted a few of ours on here too. I'm addicted to sharing the greatest thing known to man. COLORADO, tanx
rockymtnhigh34 4 years ago
Thanks, everyone seems to comment on the music I use, which is nice because that is my favorite part of these videos :) I watched your videos; they are great too. Gotta love Creede! Looks for more from me soon!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
Just beautiful now I'm home sick. Your video helps me remember the way Co. looked when I visited a long time ago. Well done
4wd90 4 years ago
I AM GOING THERE, this is an awesome video, You can vever descrbe the beauty of Colorado you have to be there to see, feel and touch it. Great job girl.
harlydynamike49 4 years ago
Hey jeepstergirl, Awesome videos, haven't seen all yet, we'll try to finish the Alpine loop in Sept this year. Have you attempted Black Bear Pass in Telluride yet? What is the 1st song in this video? Your great, thank you for sharing.
rockymtnhigh34 4 years ago
It's "Running Up that Hill" by Placebo. I try to list all my music in my videos at the end of the description, so just reveal the description and you'll see the "soundtrack." I have not attempted Black Bear yet. I think I'd like to witness it first in the back of a tour Jeep before trying it on my own!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
Nice video! Hope can see it too! Nice job!
dinnielle3 4 years ago
Thanks, it's a great trail!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
I have been there once years ago - real nail biter at times. I was ok until I looked down.
searsbrothers 4 years ago
great video,,, i have taken my jeep through these old mining trails many times,,,, i even flipped my jeep off a 20 foot cliff called "Dead Mans Curve",,,, good times.... miss that place
babylonstellar1 4 years ago
wow beutifull I hope to take my family up there this sommer
cst630 4 years ago
awesome video. what song is playing on the first half of the video
1lownoma 4 years ago
awesome video. what song is playing in the first half of the video
1lownoma 4 years ago
Pretty kewl, JeepsterGal! I was up there several times on my way to climb some 14ers. I would have taped it but my wink-dink Canon SD800 won't give me more than a minute of vid recording. Independence Pass is awesome as well!
See you on the road!
Knight
AspenKnight 4 years ago
did you film this with that canon hi-def?
thepilotshow 4 years ago
No, the Canon HV20 has what's called a "rolling shutter" with its CMOS sensor, which made it useless in this situation...the film was distorted and jumpy with that camera due to the sensor. This was filmed with a Canon Optura 20.
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
Thanks for the clarification.
thepilotshow 4 years ago
Thanks for another great video!!! keep it up!
houstonfire62 4 years ago
Heart-stopping stuff! Thanks for the ride.
davidreynolds87 4 years ago
I just can't get enough of your videos!! When I was out there, I was at a gas station between Ridgway and Ouray and some kid came up and tried telling me he does Engineer in 2wd in a stock XJ. I giggled at him and told him he must not be choosing the harder paths.
uncleben03 4 years ago
Hey, glad you enjoy my vids. Coming soon will be a video of Engineer Pass at the beginning of the trail off Hwy 550...I can't imagine anyone could get up it in 2wd :) I have over 4 hours of video of the Engineer Pass trail, so look for more soon! Thanks for commenting!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
hi, great video, we are back home in tx now and lookng at this is almost as fun as driving it. Thank you for all your experience. The people at work could not believe it. They were very afraid. Before we left CO we went up Hurricaine and California. Snow and ice, it was great. It is really fun to watch my jeep. Keep in touch. Two from TX
montyols 4 years ago
Hey, good to hear you made it home safely. Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out the Autumn video as well; you're in that too :)
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
AWESOME!!! You were right....very smooth videoing. You even got "Orange Dog's" orange jeep flat bed (the 2 Texans). How exciting you videoed what we had just riden! Great job! I'm checking out all the rest! Thanks, Dave (the Californian)
Dave4wdpt 4 years ago
Hey Dave! You remembered JeepsterGal! Very good! So glad you enjoyed it. I will be adding more soon, so be sure to subscribe to my channel and then you will see when the latest videos are added. Great to meet you guys!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
Jeepster Gal, you rock! What an incredible video. It's the closest thing to being there. And yeah, it was truly a beautiful day on Engineer Pass. Thank you so much for making this video. Gig'em Ags.
BurnseyaTm 4 years ago
Hey! Glad you found me and saw the video! Were you the class of 68 or the other year (now I can't remember what it was). Keep checking back or better yet, subscribe to my channel and you'll get the new videos as I put them up. More to come soon! Gig 'em!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
PS. I made an "autumn" video as well with both your Jeeps in it on the way up Engineer. Check it out!
JeepsterGal 4 years ago
Great video! It brings back memories. I HAD to go up there on a rented dirt bike in the summer of 1982 to finish grieving the death of my mother. I went to the top of Engineer Pass because I don't think there is a more awe inspiring and beautiful site I have ever seen. Sadly, I haven't been up there since. Thank you for the memories, and I'm glad you're home safely.