Comments on: 4-wheeling in Yankee Boy Basin

By: Horseback excursion in Ouray, Colorado

Horseback excursion in Ouray, Colorado — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:20:56 +0000

[...] secret that Alan and I enjoy a trip to Ouray, Colorado. And, I’ve told you plenty about the 4-wheel-drive trails that wind through the San Juan Mountains around Ouray. But there’s more to do here than [...]

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:01:13 +0000

Thanks, Judy.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:00:51 +0000

Yes, Cathy, we’ve taken the trail from Telluride to Ouray, only in reverse. I believe you’re talking about Imogene Pass which we accessed from Yankee Boy Basin trail. You’re right about the altitude. It’s an adjustment. And all that sub-alpine tundra at the very top was fascinating to me. Did you travel on Last Dollar Road? We took that from Telluride back to Ouray. It’s not dramatic but I liked the ride through the forest as a change of pace.

By: Cathys997

Cathys997 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:42:31 +0000

I'm not sure I've done that trip,, but a few years ago we went jeeping from Telluride to Ouray. Is that different? At the top of the pass, you could almost see 360 degrees. Stupid me! I raced my son to the top of a small hill where a old fort was located. Thought I was going to die from the altitude.

Fond memories-thank you

By: Cathys997

Cathys997 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:42:31 +0000

Fond memories-thank you

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:16:27 +0000

I love 4 wheeling whenever we go on vacation if we are able to 4 wheel we do because you get to see so much more. The pictures you take are worth it, Being of the beaten path is great. Enjoyed your article.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:56:27 +0000

Sherri, I’m chicken so I refuse to do Black Bear. I would be fine with it except the switchbacks right before Telluride. Alan is a great driver but I don’t trust others on the trail. There’s no room for error on Black Bear.

We’ve enjoyed many of the trails around Ouray. I’ll be writing soon about Imogene Pass soon, as well as the trails along the Alpine Loop.

Alan is a long time 4-wd enthusiast. He introduced me to “jeeping” when we joined a Jeep Jamboree to Canyon de Chelly. We’ve done several since then but not the Rubicon. It probably wouldn’t be my cup of tea. Also, we manage without any modifications to the Rubicon so some trails aren’t possible for us.

I’ll be sure to check out your link.

By: Sherri Meyer

Sherri Meyer — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:37 +0000

Hi Donna – this trail has been on our list for many years, as well as the “Black Bear Road” in Telluride. We visit a friend of ours when we visit Colorado and have never had the time for these adventures. We have traveled on some of the lesser-known back roads in Colorado, however.

I didn’t realize you were into 4-wheeling until now. We just sold our Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 last year, that we owned for 25 years. That was really sad! I cried for hours. Then, my husband bought a Quadrunner. You can read all about our 4-wheel drive adventures and the selling of “Blue Thunder” here http://tinyurl.com/m7jblm. Have you ever done the Rubicon Trail here in the Sierra’s? We did it once. I think that will last me a lifetime!

Thanks for writing this post. It really hit home. I will retweet it!

Happy trails,
Sherri