The thrill of Black Bear Pass attracts adventurous drivers every year, but a county sheriff had snide remarks for the irresponsible drivers who became stuck on the pass, labeling them 'ass clowns.'
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. — The thrill of Black Bear Pass in the San Juan Mountains attracts adventurous drivers every year, but a county sheriff had snide remarks Monday for the irresponsible drivers who became stuck on the dangerous pass, labeling them"ass clowns."
Of course, that sheriff's office is known for being a bit quirky online. You likely remember the tiny blunder of"large boulder the size of a small boulder" in a 2020 Tweet that went wildly viral and is still a beloved typo today. The U.S. Forest Service strongly recommends that all drivers headed up Black Bear Pass have a high-clearance, short wheel base, four-wheel drive vehicle.
She noted it is important for drivers to remember that rescuers may not be able to respond immediately in the case of an emergency. In some cases, it can take more than a day. Even with plenty of warnings posted around the road and online, the county has a lengthy history of rescuing drivers who found themselves way over their heads.
“Black Bear Pass is an extremely dangerous road and should only be driven by experienced off-road drivers in appropriate off-road vehicles," Sheriff Masters said after this incident."Legally, a 16-year-old who got his driver’s license a few hours prior may attempt to drive the pass in his grandmother’s 1980s sedan. That doesn’t mean it’s safe to do so."
A few days beforehand, the pass had closed again for about a day after a pickup truck overturned. The driver said he had misjudged a turn and gone too far up the cliffside. The crash blocked all other vehicles.
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