How tough is Imogene Pass?
11-24-2012, 06:40 PM
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Buy this book when you get into Co. most of the gift shops around the trails will have it. It is worth every penny. As mentioned Poughkeepsie is the toughest trail we encountered everything else is easily doable stock.
11-24-2012, 07:19 PM
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I've seen a couple of these. They just don't compare to TrailDamage.com
11-24-2012, 08:18 PM
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All great trails around the Ouray/Telluride area. Most of the time you will be more stressed than your Jeep. The trails are easy but do not take them lightly. Drink plenty of water and stay alert! People get in trouble when they start looking at the beautiful scenery while driving the trails. Focus on your task and make frequent stops to enjoy where your Jeep has taken you!
Here is one of my favorite pics of Poughkeepsie Gulch from 09. It was the first time my wife and I have ever left the pavement. It had rained that morning, we had no clue that you should air down your tires, I was running 35's with a drooping Rough Country 2.5 coil lift (back when they were having problems with their progressive springs), and we were alone. By chance, we run into the Ouray Jeep Jamboree crew that were out the day before their Jamboree started. Needless to say, we learned A LOT that day. Nothing better than a helping hand from the coolest Jeep you will ever see!
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Here is one of my favorite pics of Poughkeepsie Gulch from 09. It was the first time my wife and I have ever left the pavement. It had rained that morning, we had no clue that you should air down your tires, I was running 35's with a drooping Rough Country 2.5 coil lift (back when they were having problems with their progressive springs), and we were alone. By chance, we run into the Ouray Jeep Jamboree crew that were out the day before their Jamboree started. Needless to say, we learned A LOT that day. Nothing better than a helping hand from the coolest Jeep you will ever see!
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11-24-2012, 08:26 PM
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All great trails around the Ouray/Telluride area. Most of the time you will be more stressed than your Jeep. The trails are easy but do not take them lightly. Drink plenty of water and stay alert! People get in trouble when they start looking at the beautiful scenery while driving the trails. Focus on your task and make frequent stops to enjoy where your Jeep has taken you!
Here is one of my favorite pics of Poughkeepsie Gulch from 09. It was the first time my wife and I have ever left the pavement. It had rained that morning, we had no clue that you should air down your tires, I was running 35's with a drooping Rough Country 2.5 coil lift (back when they were having problems with their progressive springs), and we were alone. By chance, we run into the Ouray Jeep Jamboree crew that were out the day before their Jamboree started. Needless to say, we learned A LOT that day. Nothing better than a helping hand from the coolest Jeep you will ever see!
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Here is one of my favorite pics of Poughkeepsie Gulch from 09. It was the first time my wife and I have ever left the pavement. It had rained that morning, we had no clue that you should air down your tires, I was running 35's with a drooping Rough Country 2.5 coil lift (back when they were having problems with their progressive springs), and we were alone. By chance, we run into the Ouray Jeep Jamboree crew that were out the day before their Jamboree started. Needless to say, we learned A LOT that day. Nothing better than a helping hand from the coolest Jeep you will ever see!
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11-25-2012, 06:17 AM
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Imogene was the first jeep trail I took when I caught the wheelin bug 12 yrs ago.
Run it and most trails in the San Juans several times.
It is spectacular and scenic and you need to be comfortable with heights. Id rate it moderate. the top quarter up and down the pass is toughest.
I would avoid it in the rain as it will ruin the scenery. A good day trip is Imogene/Ophir to start the San Juan experience. Personally, I think starting in Telluride with Imogene and then back over on Ophir is way to go.
Run it and most trails in the San Juans several times.
It is spectacular and scenic and you need to be comfortable with heights. Id rate it moderate. the top quarter up and down the pass is toughest.
I would avoid it in the rain as it will ruin the scenery. A good day trip is Imogene/Ophir to start the San Juan experience. Personally, I think starting in Telluride with Imogene and then back over on Ophir is way to go.
11-25-2012, 12:20 PM
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Imogene Pass
My Wife and I ran Imogene Pass and many others this summer including Black Bear Pass I have 35"s on my Rubicon we had no trouble . Black Bear Pass narrow is the only real challenge a real mind blower the first time. Here are some pics from our trip.
