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Originally Posted by brtnstrns
I think it's fun to be off road and stuff, but that shit looks terrifying. I am way too big of a ***** to take any vehicle on a road that looks like that, certainly not something that costs $40k before adding bells and whistles to it.
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08-22-2019, 09:26 AM
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Update on it is that BB was/is closed until today (Thursday) only occupant was the driver from Des Moines, IA and sustained only minor injuries.
Didn't say if he was wheeling alone, but I hope not.
I do know that spot on BB is really the only spot that will make you pucker and pay attention. I ran my Rubicon down that, and it takes a pretty good dip with the rear passenger tire, so if you're up too high on the wall (which you shouldn't be on the wall) this is likely to occur. Black Bear is rated difficult due to a few pucker spots like this. The other 2 I would say are the off camber section on the solid, wet rock at the top of the switchbacks and then the 1st switchback. Other than that it is a gravel road. This is done often by full size pickups and even H1's. He made a mistake....a very expensive one. I can't imagine the recovery cost....and the getting it home to Iowa cost.
I believe it is a marked, state road as a lot of the jeep trails are in CO. This allows funding for snow clearing and maintenance as summer off road activities are huge for tourism in CO. I've heard the county sheriff patrols BB, but I too have only seen the Ranger, although he did say he's written tickets at the top for those who have started down toward Telluride and turned around. It is one way from the top of the pass.
This kinda proves that an off road capable vehicle makes not an operator off road capable.
Be careful out there.
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08-22-2019, 09:45 AM
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[QUOTE=Tejas;3343234]All roads/passes on the Alpine Loop have had the same conditions this entire summer (it was far worse last month), that still doesn't justify the flop. As others have already noted, it appears by the position of where he ended up that he hugged the right side a little too much and likely rode up the embankment causing the tip over once he cut the wheels to the left. Who knows for sure what all led up to this incident, but one certainly can't blame the melting snow and runoff for this incident.
The Alpine Loop can be a very docile and easily traversable experience, but there are areas where it can easily go south in a hurry if you aren't attentive and pick the wrong line, but from my experience there on both two wheels (much more sketch in some instances and easier in others) and four, that particular spot on BB is far from treacherous.
Regardless, I feel bad for the owner/driver, no one wants to see this type of incident and I hope that everyone involved was ok. Sadly, like noted in the last BB flop thread, incidents like these will only help fuel the fire of those looking to close that pass and maybe even others to future vehicle travel.
I wasn't justifying or making excuses for him. I was there & was simply passing on road conditions. He was definitely driving too fast.
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08-22-2019, 10:25 AM
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He made a mistake....a very expensive one. I can't imagine the recovery cost....and the getting it home to Iowa cost.
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Having just gone through the process to see my 2014 4Runner deemed a total loss in a more traditional method (t-boned on a well-traveled road), I'm sure sure this 4Runner is totaled. If insurance is involved, there will be no shipping it back to Iowa, unless he buys it back from his insurance company.
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08-22-2019, 10:41 AM
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[QUOTE=Spanky4R;3343281]
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All roads/passes on the Alpine Loop have had the same conditions this entire summer (it was far worse last month), that still doesn't justify the flop. As others have already noted, it appears by the position of where he ended up that he hugged the right side a little too much and likely rode up the embankment causing the tip over once he cut the wheels to the left. Who knows for sure what all led up to this incident, but one certainly can't blame the melting snow and runoff for this incident.
The Alpine Loop can be a very docile and easily traversable experience, but there are areas where it can easily go south in a hurry if you aren't attentive and pick the wrong line, but from my experience there on both two wheels (much more sketch in some instances and easier in others) and four, that particular spot on BB is far from treacherous.
Regardless, I feel bad for the owner/driver, no one wants to see this type of incident and I hope that everyone involved was ok. Sadly, like noted in the last BB flop thread, incidents like these will only help fuel the fire of those looking to close that pass and maybe even others to future vehicle travel.
I wasn't justifying or making excuses for him. I was there & was simply passing on road conditions. He was definitely driving too fast.
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Good to know and also sad to see such an elementary mistake have such dire consequences. Did you at least enjoy yourself?
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08-22-2019, 10:46 AM
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Wow - Great Pics! Can't imagine driving on roads like that but I'd love to with someone, or a group, with experience - says the guy in Florida . . .
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You can do it quite easily in a stock 4x4. Just follow the proper lines and have a good time.
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08-22-2019, 10:47 AM
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Honestly you can stay on the brakes just keep it consistent. Most of these people slam on them once it starts to come up and that's when everything goes to shit.
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08-22-2019, 10:53 AM
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I've heard the county sheriff patrols BB, but I too have only seen the Ranger, although he did say he's written tickets at the top for those who have started down toward Telluride and turned around. It is one way from the top of the pass.
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Man that's scary. I'm new to this, and I figured bugging out was always an option. I guess it still is, listening to my inner voice might just come with a fine.
Looking at trailsoffroad.com, this is a straight-through trail. I should take that to mean there is no turning back?
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08-22-2019, 10:58 AM
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lol, maybe! But at least I won't be throwing $40,000-60,000 into a dumpster and setting it on fire. So I got that going for me...
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08-22-2019, 11:14 AM
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Re: Insurance
Has anyone actually turned themselves in to an insurance company with a "I made a bad decision and now I need to fix my car" single vehicle, it's 100% my fault, accident claim and had great success with the response?
On or Off road?
Just curious, because I see videos of 4x4s bashing and rolling on YouTube on BLM designated named and numbered trails and it never occurred to me that the cars were insured. I just assumed it was guys who really liked losing money while their buddies cheered them on.
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You mean not commit felony insurance fraud? I'd bet the majority of people tell the truth on their claims.
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08-22-2019, 12:06 PM
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Alpine Loop is easy. I did it way back in the 80's in an AMC Eagle with no 4-Lo uphill and downhill. But if you are scared of the heights and don't want to drive too close to the edge, then it is certainly not recommended.
Black Bear is probably like a rock climbing route rated 5.4x. Easy climbing but the penalties for failure are high.
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08-22-2019, 12:35 PM
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Before and after there are spots where you could get it to and re-group. In this vid at 4:50 to about 7:40 you get a good look at the area. YouTube
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holy shit, that just gives me anxiety watching the video.
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08-22-2019, 12:55 PM
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No, I did not mean to refer to any aspect of fraudulent activity.
I simply asked whether anyone had made a claim that had worked out ok when the cause was written up as entirely their own fault?
For example; Having to sell your car and dumping its insurance company immediately after a payout doesn't seem like a comprehensive remedy.
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As long as you have comp and collision, pretty sure things like that are still covered. Accident or stupidity, even if at fault.
Even if you did something on-road at fault like rear ending someone, your car is still fixed and insurance is there to get you back on the road. You might pay for it with increased premiums, which will most likely stay on your record and follow you for a few years regardless of which insurance company you decide to switch to.
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08-22-2019, 01:43 PM
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They should have a race down it like the Pikes Peak race. See who can do it the fastest.
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08-22-2019, 02:00 PM
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That goat had me LOL over hear at work like a crazy person
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