Independence Pass AKA DOOM NOTCH

[Aubs]

I went over Independence Pass the other day in my H2, and let me say I was happy I went East to West. That road is so narrow, the side that hangs over the edge is crumbling inside of the white line with cones there to help you avoid immediate death. Anyway, if you go E to W, you can hug the side of the road that is along the mountainside.

So on the Aspen side, I had to fold my mirrors in to avoid losing them at some points (I don't know how they survived) because there are spots where the road is so narrow, there is no yellow line. Anyway, about halfway down, there was a spot where a car must have gone over, because there were emergency crews hanging down with tow straps. Anyway, just a little advice.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by Aubs

I went over Independence Pass the other day in my H2, and let me say I was happy I went East to West. That road is so narrow, the side that hangs over the edge is crumbling inside of the white line with cones there to help you avoid immediate death. Anyway, if you go E to W, you can hug the side of the road that is along the mountainside.

So on the Aspen side, I had to fold my mirrors in to avoid losing them at some points (I don't know how they survived) because there are spots where the road is so narrow, there is no yellow line. Anyway, about halfway down, there was a spot where a car must have gone over, because there were emergency crews hanging down with tow straps. Anyway, just a little advice.

Independence Pass builds character. Drive up Mt. Evans sometimes as well. Or better yet, try Webster's Pass in an H2.

[dochummer]

never been there...

[Aubs]

Originally Posted by Alec W

LOL, I took a 30 foot RV towing a Ford Exploder from W to E down that in about 1991 before they put the length limit in place

I must congratulate you on that feat!

I will have to try those other passes. On our way back from this however, we did pass a scene in Edwards where my friends accountant was killed rafting. We saw the emergency crews and whatnot. So I feel paranoid to go back to Indy Pass.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

I went over Independence Pass in 1980 towing a two horse trailer, with roping horses inside of the trailer, my Dad told me it would be a short cut and I could make up time trying to get to a Rodeo that I had to be at. A couple times along the way my buddy had to get of the truck and watch as we try to make a couple of the turns, that was one hell of a trip, and the last time I every went over the pass.

[GeneseeMtn]

Originally Posted by Aubs

I went over Independence Pass the other day in my H2, and let me say I was happy I went East to West. That road is so narrow, the side that hangs over the edge is crumbling inside of the white line with cones there to help you avoid immediate death. Anyway, if you go E to W, you can hug the side of the road that is along the mountainside.

So on the Aspen side, I had to fold my mirrors in to avoid losing them at some points (I don't know how they survived) because there are spots where the road is so narrow, there is no yellow line. Anyway, about halfway down, there was a spot where a car must have gone over, because there were emergency crews hanging down with tow straps. Anyway, just a little advice.

I get a kick out of posts like this.
Independence pass is a paved highway.

The original OT Hummer...for excellence in the off road environment!

[ShaggyX]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

Independence Pass builds character. Drive up Mt. Evans sometimes as well. Or better yet, try Webster's Pass in an H2.

Webster's is fun (in my s10)...plan on doing Redcone in the Xterra this year.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by ShaggyX

plan on doing Redcone in the Xterra this year.

I'll do it with ya, Shag. That one's high on my list for the summer.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I'll do it with ya, Shag. That one's high on my list for the summer.

I did Websters in my old Trooper. Didn't have a lot of room to spare. Had to make some 7-pt turns. Does anyone know if H2s have done Websters? What about Blanca Peak?

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

What about Blanca Peak?

I don't think it's been done yet.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I don't think it's been done yet.

I've seen old lifted full-size Blazers and Broncos go up it (back when all 3 Jaws were in place). I assume, then, that a lifted, front and rear locked, H2 could do it, but I've never heard for sure. Saw a Unimog go right up like nothing. It impressed me.

[KenP]

I won't do any of them. Me skeerrrrrred of heights.