Me? I'd pack a couple of extra bottles of vine with a smooth as silk blended Cognac. If fact, I'd pay money to hear her tipsy on the descent. Not much granted, say a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year bourbon. For after the trip(s).
Agreed. Next time he should bring a paramedic. Thought she was going to have a heart attack. The funniest for me thou was when she said turn in the mirrors. If I had a nickle for every time I heard that.
I thought the commentary was the best part! Wife was: OH MY GOD! WE ARE GOING TO DIE!!!!!!! Husband: It's ok, honey...and continues whistling and enjoying himself....awesome!
@@julier1080 Same here. I sit here with tears in my eyes laughing at all these comments as many of you quote Elfie. But, at the same time, I would have been just as terrified as her. Best video i've seen in months
although she is annoying,he probably can't handle finances so this is why she is still with her. warning to men: wash your own clothes,cook your own meals and clean the house yourself,as this is the best preparation for being single and not having to deal with shit
Beautiful drive, beautiful landscape. That lady has ball of steel letting someone else be in control and drive that lol! I would have freaked out until I had the driver knocked out in the back seat and taken over at the wheel
This reminds me of being newly married, and we got our first four wheel drive. My husband wanted to try it out everywhere, river beds, steep roads with no room, up mountain sides, you name it. I was terrified half the time. It's far easier to be the driver than the passenger. At least the driver feels in control. I can completely relate to is poor woman.
I 'bout died laughing, Elfie reminds me so much of my Mom. When I was in my teens, we camped our way through the Four Corners, and took a "short-cut" which was a state highway on the map, but barely a game trail in reality. We did it in an old Checker cab pulling a camper trailer too! Never saw my Mom cry in fear before, but the highlight of this adventure was crossing a terribly narrow saddle with steep drop-off on the side. Halfway across the saddle, there was an old sign, literally hanging off the edge, that said "No Passing". The irony had us all laughing like crazy. Great video, love you both!
This is it. Our all-time favorite video of Black Bear Pass. Bill and Elfie inspired us to do this for ourselves in September of 2018. A great time and we said all of Elfie's classic lines as we were descending toward Telluride. The definitive Black Bear video !!!
Thanks for the ride. My wife and I had so much fun with you on this trip. What I found to icing on the cake, so to speak, was while Elfie was pelting you with orders, the radio was playing Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man." Great video, beautiful sights and tons of laughs. Thanks.
There's a trail nearby called Ophir pass … it's kinda easy, but *VERY* pretty in the fall, so it would probably be more to Elfie's liking. That said, what a beautiful view @ 18:18 - And that's why we love Colorado. :)
Folks, she's what made the video. Undoubtedly all of you watched it or you would not commit. I've shown this to several people and they get a kick out of it Everytime. This is a memory I hope they can share for a long time. God bless and keep riding.
What a fantastic ride, I loved the lady, the video was better because of her, especially the comment "my heart is in my pants" mine would have been too. Thank you for this video, Well done. The music is great too. Especially "Stand by your Man" which fitted in perfect;ly.
Absolutely love this video. Being in East TN we have drop offs but not like these! LOL Thanks for the giggles and the views! Adore the music choices too Mr Tower!
This was the most entertaining video of Black Bear Pass I've seen. Thanks for posting it with audio :). For most people, it's easier in the driver's seat than in the passenger seat! The only part of the trail that had me on guard was that one corner right after the waterfall (after the steps, but before the switchbacks) where it's still a little wet and your driver's side has to go up a little bit and then you "slide down" a little towards the edge of the drop-off & have to let your vehicle & your nerves settle before proceeding. It's a good attention getter before you start traversing the switchbacks!
This video is incredible in so many ways. As someone who lives in Colorado and almost slid off a mountain side cliff last week this video is jarring yet amazing!!
My husband and I are like this on our jeep rides. We live near Cotopaxi, Colorado. I like the solid ground. This was cracking me up...because I get scared as well.
Okay seriously, this is one of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. I would like to think this wasn't choreographed because you two are the cutest couple ever. There are so many wonderful pieces of dialogue but I am particularly fond of 6:10. Wonderful scenery and nice camera placement and the dialogue is to die for. Thank you so much.
She is hilarious and I can understand that being a passenger would be a tough one.....BUT listen at the 6:25 or so spot to the SONG ON THE RADIO....."stand by your man" now that's funny.....real funny. Really want to drive this road now...need an FJ cruiser bad now....great vid......GO EFFIE...
Best video ever! I think Elfie is really funny, I can't stop watching this. It's so beautiful and it gives you a real feel of being up there. It's terrifying, and I give her so much credit for doing it! We love Elfie!
I love you guys!! These crazy roads! (We live near) Thanks so much for this video! Listen to that sweet wife! Thanks for this great video! God bless you! ❤💕🙏✝
O.M.G! I haven't laughed this hard in quite awhile. Bill whistles like he's making a nervous, midnight walk through a cemetery while Elfi provides her own color commentary. You couldn't intentionally make a comedy this good! It seems viewers are either annoyed or amused at the quibbling going on but I for one am amused. Great video.
That's why liked my Isuzu Trooper II: it was more narrow than the Jeeps and 4x4 pickups we were offroading with. On the downside, it was a little more topheavy.
I was talking to my husband about this pass... There is no way I could do that cause I would be just like her! Haha. Unless you have nerves of steel, wives should stay at home. Ha. I'd stress him out. I laughed so much cause I feel her.
Love your video! I love this descent! Haven't been in San Jaun Mtns. in years. I've driven most of these Jeep trails. But I haven't been there in 15 years. My 4x4s are outa commission.
Going over Black Bear is easy compared to the first way over it, which before the switchbacks, was a 40-45 degree down, while a 40-45 degree to your left side. The hardest by far was when the land side from your right side covered the road of the first way over with 3-5 feet of shale, 5" to 18" pieces long. I should know, for I was the only one to do it ! A vehicle with any lift would have rolled over, all the way to the stream below to your left, where the slide stopped. Yes, I was crazy, but signs were all removed to get to Black Bear from Red Mt. Pass, of which I feel was a dumb way to do it, as like if you been there before, you don't need signs to go back again. Leaving Red Mt. Pass, should have been a sign telling people that, "Black Bear Pass is CLOSED" Happy 4-wheeling.
This is a "must watch" for any couple about to take on Black Bear Pass. "Go to your left! I don't care if you scratch the car by now." This video is a classic.
Haha yes it is the best. Long live Bill and Elfie. They sure did Black Bear better than these people did...yikes!! ua-cam.com/video/2R5cLghSWGQ/v-deo.html
Don't let it bother you. Half of the macho idiots insulting the wife would be peeing their pants if THEY we going on that ride, and someone else was in control of the car. It's totally natural, male or female. I actually think she kept it together quite well. Hell, she went in the first place.
Agreed. He's a great man to handle it as he did. If he had panicked it would have just escalated her. They balance one another very nicely. He's a good man!
This video is hilarious. My husband and I are going with a big group in July and we have watched this video a few times. We obviously not doing this trail but great watch.
Lol I got the greatest kick out of your wife!! Mine is the same way but she won't let me go without her and I wouldn't have it any other way!! Great video!
+fiddlesteven Fun place for sure, when your in a SxS you have to sneak through town to catch Imogene for the return trip. Check out the baptism part of my vid @ 13:18
i wanted a divorce less than 3 minutes in.
XD yaa
Me? I'd pack a couple of extra bottles of vine with a smooth as silk blended Cognac.
If fact, I'd pay money to hear her tipsy on the descent. Not much granted, say a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year bourbon. For after the trip(s).
You don't know wives. This was nothing.
aha. it's true it's nothing.. listen to me then you would know who is worse~>,
to the right!!!!
I'm loving the Scenery but she was cracking me up.
My new favorite video. *"My Heart is in my Pants.....lol*
She's yelling "oh $hit" with "Stand by your man playing in the background. Funny...
Yes and she did the NEXT best thing - she SAT by her man.
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@@randykarnell9980 Except that one time she got out
Good catch! Now I love them both even more.
This is an absolute classic. I can't remember when I laughed so hard. Man she was funny as hell.
Absolutely couldn't agree more!!
And he was playing stand by your man. Too funny.
I watch this video about once a year. I hope they are doing well wherever they are today. ❤️
@@RoadWarrior427 I understand Bill has passed on.
Ladies and Gentlemen........I present Mr. Bill Tower. The Most Patient Man on Earth. 'Nuff said.
Your an unloved idiot
Agreed. Next time he should bring a paramedic. Thought she was going to have a heart attack. The funniest for me thou was when she said turn in the mirrors. If I had a nickle for every time I heard that.
Yeah. Right. You guys get to comment when you have taken that pass as a passenger, looking out over that drop outside your door.
Hahahahaaaaaaa!
She will from now on and forever only ever go on cruises for vacation after this. XD
Elfie: "I'm for sure going to have a glass of wine with lunch today" - brilliant. love this couple.
I thought the commentary was the best part! Wife was: OH MY GOD! WE ARE GOING TO DIE!!!!!!! Husband: It's ok, honey...and continues whistling and enjoying himself....awesome!
Back up! Back UP!!! Ve are rolling forward!
I have tears in my eyes laughing.
@@julier1080 Same here. I sit here with tears in my eyes laughing at all these comments as many of you quote Elfie. But, at the same time, I would have been just as terrified as her. Best video i've seen in months
My boyfriend & son are the same way this man is & I'm just like the lady, oh shit oh shit we're going to die!!!
I think some of that whistling may have been nerves escaping through his lips!! 😬
Razors Edge Adventures yep. Whistling past the graveyard! Meanwhile “Stand by your man” on the radio. 😂
"Never mind the town, just look at the rroad!"
This man has the patience of a very good Doctor! I would've gone mental with her talking!
She gotta be sooooo dang hot to support her along the trail, that noisy talking should make the trail way more difficult. lol
You ain't lying. I would of had to resist driving off the edge
although she is annoying,he probably can't handle finances so this is why she is still with her. warning to men: wash your own clothes,cook your own meals and clean the house yourself,as this is the best preparation for being single and not having to deal with shit
I would have just drove off the side to make her stop, but honestly she's what makes the video entertaining!
He probably has everything in his name and it's a long way down! OK! So he is in Love!
Beautiful drive, beautiful landscape. That lady has ball of steel letting someone else be in control and drive that lol! I would have freaked out until I had the driver knocked out in the back seat and taken over at the wheel
Two things I love about this video (besides the amazing scenery)...
Bill's tuneless whistling any time that the trail gets hairy
Elfie.
he's such a kidder that BILL.
i know i would make it a walking trail for myself..
ow yeah
This reminds me of being newly married, and we got our first four wheel drive. My husband wanted to try it out everywhere, river beds, steep roads with no room, up mountain sides, you name it. I was terrified half the time. It's far easier to be the driver than the passenger. At least the driver feels in control. I can completely relate to is poor woman.
All of the other Black Bear Pass videos pale in comparison to this video because they don't have Elfie! Really fun to watch. Cheers to Bill and Elfie!
I would never have watched it through without her back seat driving. Hilarious!
@@WorkFromHomeFriday Amazing how he never got mad at her once.
Elfie's commentary is the absolute best, my wife and I are a laughing out loud!
"Should i use my seat belt?" ..."no". 😅😅😅😅 spoken like a true married man!
Ha! I actually figured he said that so she could jump ship if they were going over!
She asked if she should loosen her seatbelt
@@thevendingmachine2740 Exactly.
This was just a very enjoyable video to watch. Thanks for sharing
Hey, the little lady is what makes this video all the more entertaining!
I agree she is making me laugh so hard
I 'bout died laughing, Elfie reminds me so much of my Mom. When I was in my teens, we camped our way through the Four Corners, and took a "short-cut" which was a state highway on the map, but barely a game trail in reality. We did it in an old Checker cab pulling a camper trailer too! Never saw my Mom cry in fear before, but the highlight of this adventure was crossing a terribly narrow saddle with steep drop-off on the side. Halfway across the saddle, there was an old sign, literally hanging off the edge, that said "No Passing". The irony had us all laughing like crazy. Great video, love you both!
Bill, your wife is adorable, but you aged that poor woman with this trip. Nice driving, nice video
This is it. Our all-time favorite video of Black Bear Pass. Bill and Elfie inspired us to do this for ourselves in September of 2018. A great time and we said all of Elfie's classic lines as we were descending toward Telluride. The definitive Black Bear video !!!
Wish you had filmed and put it on UA-cam in honor of this video. I would have gotten a kick out of it and I bet she would too!
at 2 minutes, I was close to having a panic attack! No way I could EVER do this. Amazing scenery though.
I crossed it on Wednesday 08/11/21. Scary at times but worth it and I’d do it again.
Thanks for the ride. My wife and I had so much fun with you on this trip. What I found to icing on the cake, so to speak, was while Elfie was pelting you with orders, the radio was playing Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man." Great video, beautiful sights and tons of laughs. Thanks.
OMG, she is great. Is this for real!! I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. She is so funny man, it hurts. Thank you for posting this.
Interesting! I was chewing on her Neck the entire time. Must be my two marriages and divorces that inspired that reaction.
There's a trail nearby called Ophir pass … it's kinda easy, but *VERY* pretty in the fall, so it would probably be more to Elfie's liking.
That said, what a beautiful view @ 18:18 - And that's why we love Colorado. :)
Elfie makes the trip scarier than it would be without her...she's a keeper!
I love when shes freaking out and hes just whistling along with the music 😂😂😂😂😂 So hilarious.
I never get tired of watching this.... between the music and Efie's german accent---its pure entertainment.... I love you guys...
I am watching this in August 2019 I LOVE Ms Elfie. This will so be me when I go honor my fathers last wish.
"keep your hand on de wheels"....."we're fine dear"......"Holy Shit", then whistling to "Stand By Your Man", classic........
Hahahahaaaa!!!!
Folks, she's what made the video. Undoubtedly all of you watched it or you would not commit. I've shown this to several people and they get a kick out of it Everytime. This is a memory I hope they can share for a long time. God bless and keep riding.
Elfie makes this video she is a star!!
I drove a 79 k5 Jimmy from Leadville over the continental divide to Fairplay. Drank a whole 5th of whisky. Thought I was gonna die.
What a fantastic ride, I loved the lady, the video was better because of her, especially the comment "my heart is in my pants" mine would have been too. Thank you for this video, Well done. The music is great too. Especially "Stand by your Man" which fitted in perfect;ly.
This is quality entertainment. Thanks for posting!
best 4x4 video yet, made better by the passenger comments!!!!Thanks
Absolutely love this video. Being in East TN we have drop offs but not like these! LOL Thanks for the giggles and the views! Adore the music choices too Mr Tower!
This was the most entertaining video of Black Bear Pass I've seen. Thanks for posting it with audio :). For most people, it's easier in the driver's seat than in the passenger seat! The only part of the trail that had me on guard was that one corner right after the waterfall (after the steps, but before the switchbacks) where it's still a little wet and your driver's side has to go up a little bit and then you "slide down" a little towards the edge of the drop-off & have to let your vehicle & your nerves settle before proceeding. It's a good attention getter before you start traversing the switchbacks!
This video is incredible in so many ways. As someone who lives in Colorado and almost slid off a mountain side cliff last week this video is jarring yet amazing!!
My husband and I are like this on our jeep rides. We live near Cotopaxi, Colorado. I like the solid ground. This was cracking me up...because I get scared as well.
Me too
Ask to be the driver. Passenger sitting sux.
One of my favorite videos on earth--thank God for Elfie..
Beautiful country. The lady made it entertaining. Laughed the whole time watching this
I absolutely love this video. She makes me laugh every time I watch it 😂
the first thing i do in these situations. turn off the radio. disaster does not go better with a soundtrack- for me
first thing i would do in this situation is mute the damn passengers.
I would throw her over the edge
The music is the only thing calming hubby's nerves😅
I know this is an old video, but it is HILARIOUS!!!
Great job 🤣🤣
Okay seriously, this is one of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. I would like to think this wasn't choreographed because you two are the cutest couple ever. There are so many wonderful pieces of dialogue but I am particularly fond of 6:10. Wonderful scenery and nice camera placement and the dialogue is to die for. Thank you so much.
Your wife... Does she have her backseat drivers license updated in 2019!
"... It slipped a little."
LMAO!
I went through a pass like this in the Colorado mountains in the winter in my former pathfinder, good times! I miss living near the Colorado Rockies.
there is no pass like Black Bear other than Black Bear lol.
Cycle cruza!
Sounds like Sirius Willie’s Roadhouse is playing on the radio. It’s the only channel we listen to when we are on the road. 👍
She is hilarious and I can understand that being a passenger would be a tough one.....BUT listen at the 6:25 or so spot to the SONG ON THE RADIO....."stand by your man" now that's funny.....real funny. Really want to drive this road now...need an FJ cruiser bad now....great vid......GO EFFIE...
I hear that too! Funny! She cracks me up!!!
Tacha HILARIOUS!! Loved It!
I have one!! Wish I could do colorado again with hubby.
That whistling ladies and gentlemen is Bill shaking off his nervousness. Or a whistle of relief when traversing through a switchback. Hahaha.
I Love Elfie. Her "narration" and the music make this video hilarious.
Ellie-“I only have 10,800 feet to fall!” Awesomeness
Geeze.....she makes me more nervous than the actual decline!!!!
You made it out alive, Elfie! The soundtrack to this little gem is pure comedic relief. Way to go Bill!
"Stand by your man!!". What a perfect music.
Elfie provided the best narration I've ever heard of the Black Bear Pass.
You are a stud and your wife sounds like a wonderful woman. Great fun but I'd never drive this road in a car or truck.
Bill this video is great lol, you and your wife make a great combo.
Best video ever! I think Elfie is really funny, I can't stop watching this. It's so beautiful and it gives you a real feel of being up there. It's terrifying, and I give her so much credit for doing it! We love Elfie!
I love you guys!! These crazy roads! (We live near)
Thanks so much for this video! Listen to that sweet wife! Thanks for this great video!
God bless you!
❤💕🙏✝
OMG! Pricless! Thanks for sharing.
At 6:40, "Stand By Your Man" is playing on the radio and Elfie is chewing on Bill's ass. Freaking classic!
O.M.G! I haven't laughed this hard in quite awhile. Bill whistles like he's making a nervous, midnight walk through a cemetery while Elfi provides her own color commentary. You couldn't intentionally make a comedy this good! It seems viewers are either annoyed or amused at the quibbling going on but I for one am amused. Great video.
That's why liked my Isuzu Trooper II: it was more narrow than the Jeeps and 4x4 pickups we were offroading with. On the downside, it was a little more topheavy.
This was so great! Your wife was cracking me up man, reminds me of me and my wife, can't wait to run this trail one day!
I love it, I’m with her. I would be walking. But your playing my music. Thank you great video.
I was talking to my husband about this pass... There is no way I could do that cause I would be just like her! Haha. Unless you have nerves of steel, wives should stay at home. Ha. I'd stress him out. I laughed so much cause I feel her.
Love your video! I love this descent! Haven't been in San Jaun Mtns. in years. I've driven most of these Jeep trails. But I haven't been there in 15 years. My 4x4s are outa commission.
Are you saying I shouldn't take my Jeep Cherokee pulling the 30 foot Airstream down that road. :-)
I'll have my daughter film that for free
Ummm probably not this year.
Going over Black Bear is easy compared to the first way over it, which before the switchbacks, was a 40-45 degree down, while a 40-45 degree to your left side. The hardest by far was when the land side from your right side covered the road of the first way over with 3-5 feet of shale, 5" to 18" pieces long. I should know, for I was the only one to do it ! A vehicle with any lift would have rolled over, all the way to the stream below to your left, where the slide stopped. Yes, I was crazy, but signs were all removed to get to Black Bear from Red Mt. Pass, of which I feel was a dumb way to do it, as like if you been there before, you don't need signs to go back again. Leaving Red Mt. Pass, should have been a sign telling people that, "Black Bear Pass is CLOSED" Happy 4-wheeling.
What brand is that interactive GPS? Are there different voice options?
You guys are absolutely amazing! This is a fantastic video!
So.....this is what off roading with my wife would be like!!!! no thanks! LOLGreat video!
This is a "must watch" for any couple about to take on Black Bear Pass. "Go to your left! I don't care if you scratch the car by now." This video is a classic.
Easily the most entertaining Black Bear Pass video on UA-cam.
I wonder what became of Bill and Elfie Tower?
Lol.
*wife freaking out* “IT SLIPPED”
*bill starts laughing*
I loved this video! Great music and Elfie had me rolling. Thanks for posting.
Tell you she was enough to scare the hell out of you just listening to her voice. No joke You must really love her to put up with that mouth.
I need to go back to Colorado for this trail. When I came up this year I was going to do imogene pass. It was closed in June. Beautiful trails
"Nevermind the town!" lmao
Absolutely beautiful. I loved it. Gorgeous views. Thanks for sharing.
Plenty of room on the right.
The best Black Bear Pass video ever! She was an absolute riot! I almost pee'd myself laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for sharing 👍
Is Elfie going on that trip again? " Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel" Great video!
This is the greatest video in the history of cinematography.
The patience of Bill, I envy you good sir. I'm heading here next week!
This man has the patients of a saint 😇
This was great! I laughed so much. This may be the best Black Bear video that I have watched!
Haha yes it is the best. Long live Bill and Elfie. They sure did Black Bear better than these people did...yikes!! ua-cam.com/video/2R5cLghSWGQ/v-deo.html
Why are people being so mean about his wife? she was just scared. I thought it was cute lol
I laughed so hard lol I cried
Don't let it bother you. Half of the macho idiots insulting the wife would be peeing their pants if THEY we going on that ride, and someone else was in control of the car. It's totally natural, male or female. I actually think she kept it together quite well. Hell, she went in the first place.
Ballpark Weiner nagging at a time he needs full attention is probably not the best idea
Agreed. He's a great man to handle it as he did. If he had panicked it would have just escalated her. They balance one another very nicely. He's a good man!
I agree
Nice crawl guys. Reminds me of my trek over Webster Pass many years ago in my K5 Blazer!
Great video. The commentary makes it epic.
This video is hilarious. My husband and I are going with a big group in July and we have watched this video a few times. We obviously not doing this trail but great watch.
Lol I got the greatest kick out of your wife!! Mine is the same way but she won't let me go without her and I wouldn't have it any other way!! Great video!
❤
This was the best Black Bear Pass video I've ever seen. Her commentary is the best!
This video is hilarious! Elfie makes this video great!
Haha the happy music with his mail order bride freaking out is fantastic
xD
I used to drive that yellow tour jeep you passed just below the steps.
+fiddlesteven
So you the dude that left it in the middle of a 4 pt turn.. LoL
Not me. I was in Oregon in 2012. But I have driven that particular tour jeep a few years earlier. LOL
+fiddlesteven
Fun place for sure, when your in a SxS you have to sneak through town to catch Imogene for the return trip. Check out the baptism part of my vid @ 13:18
I haven't laughed this much for years. You've made my Christmas 2020 wonderful. Thank you.
This is an awesome vid...the comunication is great! and the music makes it even better...what part of germany is she from??
obviously the northern flat part, not the southern Alps.
That is some gnarly terrain for sure. Nice driving too, I'd probly be scared out of my head the first time going down that!