Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
#31
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Thanks for the info. We were always afraid that section of road would
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
#32
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Thanks for the info. We were always afraid that section of road would
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
#33
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Thanks for the info. We were always afraid that section of road would
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
fall away when someone drove over it. BTW, we were in a 1972 Blazer
and had to do lots of backing and turning to get around some of the
switchbacks.
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:15:06 -0700, James Gemmill
<gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote:
>We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
>rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
>IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
>I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
>time.
>
>
>On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
>>We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
>>70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
>>a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
>>with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
>>away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
>>years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
#34
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
#35
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
#36
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
#37
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
good shape generally.
"James Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail,com> wrote in message
news:2tc3h098tkjhk10idrkfr6vmg390n9ce5k@4ax.com...
> We drove it last week, the area you describe has been repaired and is
> rather substantnial. the rest of the road is in pretty bad shape
> IMHO. We took a full sized, crew cab, F250 4X4 over it.
> I'd much rather take my Jeep, '91 YJ, but it was not an option this
> time.
>
>
> On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:21:16 -0700, ---- <LeadWinger> wrote:
>
> >We drove over Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado in the
> >70's. As you leave Telluride, and before you get to Tomboy, there is
> >a portion of the road that travels over an opening that is built-up
> >with layers of timbers and dirt. The bottom half had already crumbled
> >away and fallen into space. Did that ever get repaired? It's been 30
> >years and it still gives us the creeps when we think about it.
>
#38
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene rocks. No two ways about it.
Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
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Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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#39
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene rocks. No two ways about it.
Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: Imogene Pass - Still Falling Apart?
Imogene rocks. No two ways about it.
Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Jerry McG wrote:
> Imogene's probably my favorite all around trail in that area. Somewhat
> challenging, it has everything, switchbacks, alpine pass, rocks, mud, and
> spectacular views all the way. Beware of rental Jeeps driven by rookies,
> however. Have had to coax a few over who didn't know what they were getting
> into and appeared to be about to hyperventilate. Compared to Black Bear it's
> a snap, however, and the old road bed between Telluride and Tonboy is in
> good shape generally.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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