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[Chief]

Made another day trip On Black Bear Trail and Ophir Pass before the snow flies.

There is one picture that shows how dangerous it can be. ( no one was hurt ).

Enjoy

Gordon

[KenJulio]

Glad noone was hurt. Was it part of the party?

[Chief]

It wasn't part of our group. I happened the evening before we got there, and we spent about an hour searching the area then headed to Telluride until we got cell coverage and I called 911 then they informed us when it happened and no one was injured.


ps I'm the ugly guy on the left with the green jacket.


Gordon

[Chief]

In Picture #7 I wanted to show how insignificant we were. If you have never been to the Rockies it's difficult to grasp the size of it all..

Gordon

[parrotmomma]

Gordon, on which trail did that Jeep fall? It looks like Ingram Falls? We were there in July. Love it!!! Great pics!

[Melany]

Such a beautiful area! We spent a week in Ouray, and I could have stayed there longer (at least until the snow started LOL)
We were there the last week of June, and had lots of snow the day we left.

I can't wait to go back!

[lhdvies]

Thks for the post Gordon, Man I sure want to get there!! What is the latest they will take you on that road?

[Chief]

Originally Posted by parrotmomma

Gordon, on which trail did that Jeep fall? It looks like Ingram Falls? We were there in July. Love it!!! Great pics!

Suzanne

It was the Black Bear Trail.

If you've ever done the the cable swing it was right there at the right turn just before you hit the stair steps.

We were there in July also on the second weekend.

Great Place

Gordon

[Chief]

Originally Posted by lhdvies

Thks for the post Gordon, Man I sure want to get there!! What is the latest they will take you on that road?

Leo
As of October 6th they are getting a lot of snow accordong to the local weather report. We were gonna go to Imogene but it was closed at the summit with over a foot of snow.
I predict the trails won't open again until late June, weather permitting.
That gives you some time to get a trip planned. Give me a heads up and I'll do some recon in early spring and give you an update..

Gordon

[lfmerrell]

PLBs:
Choosing and Using a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): Expert Advice from REI

Seeing that vehicle over the side and down the drop off plus recently happening upon a freshly into an arryo vehicle at The Valley of Fire at a no phone service location I thouht this PLB post appropriate.

[lhdvies]

"Give me a heads up and I'll do some recon in early spring and give you an update.."

Thks Gordon, I definitely will!

[Chief]

Originally Posted by lfmerrell

PLBs:
Choosing and Using a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): Expert Advice from REI

Seeing that vehicle over the side and down the drop off plus recently happening upon a freshly into an arryo vehicle at The Valley of Fire at a no phone service location I thouht this PLB post appropriate.

Lewis

PLB's are cool items and if I wasn't already a Ham radio operator I may get one. I already have a radio with a gps in it so I can send a beacon that allows someone to track me on google earth.

PLB's are a good item to get, I think $250. is resonable for the one you referenced in you post..

I also have onstar ( never used it ).

Gordon