We were out there in the late 90s. No way. lol I walked up the first bit & even that is a little unnerving. There are shorter climbs that are as steep & my truck could do them so I know my rig was capable but it's so long & there is no place to bail. It's a real mind trip. You have some serious balls. Thx for posting this. It lets me see the view I chickened out on. :)
Thanks for the information JeepWheeler. Truly incredible machines, and I am glad to own one - even though it is a stripped down base version. I read that the Lion's Back is no longer accessible to off-roaders. I guess the State of Utah heard enough from the law tort folks and the ecologists perhaps. Anyway, it's a wicked piece of geography to test one's machine and one's nerves on. Cheers! Have Jeep - will travel
Good job Driving, I believe it was closed because of the potential danger, (litigation) because of popularity a lot of inexperienced drivers made attempts, damage to the actual rock (notice tire marks at the bottom) The person driving in this Vid did an excellent job of driving this is the type of driver that respects safety, and the environment. Rob From Canada
Incredible! Great piloting there. Did you rely entirely on the brakes and how did you prevent them from locking up and loosing adhesion of the tires? Looked like a Cherokee you were in. Great vehicles. Have Jeep - will travel.
I remember when they Lions Back shown on a tv show many years ago where they showed somebody first driving up it to the top with no problem but after they they turned around, they started to come down when all of a sudden their brakes went out on their vehicle and it started gaining speed, started bouncing actually leaving the ground on a couple of bounces then when it reached the bottom, the vehicle went nose first right into the ground and onto its roof, all were ok, if I remember so....
Ty for the scary video:) Always wanted to know what it was like to drive up or down this after that one clip on tv... you know the one where the trucks brakes fail...
Better not. If you're coming for this, it's a waste of time. Lions back is now on private property, and the owner doesn't want the liability of letting anyone go up and down it.
Kevin Rogers wouldn't surprise me. People are doing all sorts of crazy shit with the best OHV trails, the ones that have closed down. Rather dump millions to build condos than earn millions by opening the trails back up, charging admission and making people sign a release of liability so their asses are covered. Makes no sense to me, but I guess some just don't understand the solitude and gratification of wheeling on trails like these.
@melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar. adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
@nswsparky excellent vid but tell me how did you keep the camera so still? Plus I heard that lions is unaccessable now. I have the RUBICON, pretty soon it will be closed too! too bad.
aw reedy ! cant you remember the good ol days? I would have been on a wheelie passing jeeps on that hill, you know it would be so dude! the ol 480 would wheelie any where at any speed....just twist!
Nice driving and nice filming. 2:31 forward looks physically impossible. I guess you just put your faith in the fact that thousands have done it before and the Jeep will hold onto the rock!
That is so Cool, I just posted a Hill climb, not as steep, much smaller, I'm just getting into exploring my Jeep, fourwheeling. Question did you Air-Down your tires, once again very cool.
@TheMonsteraki In the minute 3:11 its the engine sounds. mmmm I think the Hummer is more width and less square. I dont understand ur question " can you unerstand if its 3D or 5D? U Camera?? sorry for my bad english :)
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I'll never forget that time I saw that Blazer lose control and fly off the side.
Yeah, that was a scary one.
I love how its just absolute silence in the cab no one saying a word lol
Sick video man, I was scared shitless watching it from the comfort of my chair lmao!!!
We were out there in the late 90s. No way. lol I walked up the first bit & even that is a little unnerving. There are shorter climbs that are as steep & my truck could do them so I know my rig was capable but it's so long & there is no place to bail. It's a real mind trip. You have some serious balls. Thx for posting this. It lets me see the view I chickened out on. :)
Excellent video. Thanks for posting.
I never comment on videos, but damn, good camera work and amazing perspective.... goose bumps!
That last part is WICKED. sweet video, thanks for uploading this =)
Ok now i know how steep that thing is. Great video, great driving. Once my yota is done I'm game.
You sir have balls !
I love how at the end from the prospective of the camera it looks like you are going down a 90% angle. That's sick. Kudos.
This was freaking amazing. Good on ya!
Wow, what a great place!
my hands are still sweating , wow wish i coulda been there man
excelent vid xxxx
I have sweaty palms watching this. Too crazy for me
Yo..props to you for BALLS OF STEEL!!! And good driving!
Amazing.
Thank's so mutch ,, nice view wow ! reel nice job Men
HOLY COW!!! That last part 68* section looks super scary
amazing video man
nuts! balls of steel, but absolutely nuts! Thanks for posting
thats awsome dude. I could never do that
it was really impressive, downhill is more difficult than most people think!
Thanks for the information JeepWheeler.
Truly incredible machines, and I am glad to own one - even though it is a stripped down base version.
I read that the Lion's Back is no longer accessible to off-roaders. I guess the State of Utah heard enough from the law tort folks and the ecologists perhaps. Anyway, it's a wicked piece of geography to test one's machine and one's nerves on.
Cheers! Have Jeep - will travel
Going up would be more difficult, than going down for sure. I'd try it...
Not the way she did it no brakes now what
Awesome. Holy shit the end is nuts
very nice bro...
From some of us here is Australia....well done fella....
my hands started shaking by just watching the video.
hell yeah that was nice
Good job Driving, I believe it was closed because of the potential danger, (litigation)
because of popularity a lot of inexperienced drivers made attempts, damage to the actual rock (notice tire marks at the bottom) The person driving in this Vid did an excellent job of driving this is the type of driver that respects safety, and the environment.
Rob From Canada
WOW You are the man
this guy has some real balls
This guy should be an astronaut... nerves of steel...
wow well done!
thats just freaking insane, I'd never do it LOL
I LOVE my Rubicon, with all my heart, but I just don't know if I have that much faith in it's brakes!
I want to try it!!! I saw a video of some guy rolling down this, I think.
by the stories i hear, this is the kind of hill my grandpa used to climb BOTH WAYS to get to school.
Incredible! Great piloting there. Did you rely entirely on the brakes and how did you prevent them from locking up and loosing adhesion of the tires?
Looked like a Cherokee you were in. Great vehicles.
Have Jeep - will travel.
OH MY GOSH FEELS LIKE IN THE TRUCK WITH YOU! (in full screen)
I remember when they Lions Back shown on a tv show many years ago where they showed somebody first driving up it to the top with no problem but after they they turned around, they started to come down when all of a sudden their brakes went out on their vehicle and it started gaining speed, started bouncing actually leaving the ground on a couple of bounces then when it reached the bottom, the vehicle went nose first right into the ground and onto its roof, all were ok, if I remember so....
woooow respect for doing that! nice filmed! and how steep is the last part?
Ty for the scary video:) Always wanted to know what it was like to drive up or down this after that one clip on tv... you know the one where the trucks brakes fail...
Damn! That was pure NUTZ!
damn thts cool
holy shit! I am coming to Utah!
Better not. If you're coming for this, it's a waste of time. Lions back is now on private property, and the owner doesn't want the liability of letting anyone go up and down it.
Chris Wilson I was there last week. I was told by a Deputy that the owner is going to build condos on top of the ridge overlooking it. What a shame.
Kevin Rogers wouldn't surprise me. People are doing all sorts of crazy shit with the best OHV trails, the ones that have closed down. Rather dump millions to build condos than earn millions by opening the trails back up, charging admission and making people sign a release of liability so their asses are covered. Makes no sense to me, but I guess some just don't understand the solitude and gratification of wheeling on trails like these.
The adrenalin pumping...
respect!!
I took the wrong turn somewhere around there...at night ..and ended up on the top of this rock while towing my caravan....
going up is the easy part, but comming down is a totaly different story.
@melistone i got one right know and i say its a XJ because in the hood has a design very classic of a XJ / the line and the sound is very similar.
adicional information ( his friends have a wrangler and a Jeep Classic XJ
I'd need a change of pants after that one. Damn.
thats really really sick, awesoem vid, i would have done that for sure
Please protect us, the country needs you in Special Forces👍
omfg respect!
great driving, i wouldnt ever attempt that id be way to scared that i'd fail ='L
I might be able to ski down.
sweet. jeep cherokee xj too...
@nswsparky good work man !!!
@nswsparky excellent vid but tell me how did you keep the camera so still? Plus I heard that lions is unaccessable now. I have the RUBICON, pretty soon it will be closed too! too bad.
I went on this last summer with a family friend. Not too sure if i will do it again. Doesnt seem to scary until you are actually on it :/
What c ar are you using Prius? I can't here the engine at all. : )
Just like a ride at Six Flags
insane
I bet the brakes were glowing red at the bottom!!!!!
Nice dude!!!!! 5 stars! scary sh*t.
aw reedy ! cant you remember the good ol days? I would have been on a wheelie passing jeeps on that hill, you know it would be so dude! the ol 480 would wheelie any where at any speed....just twist!
u must got good tires :D
I am scared shitless watching this video...dam!
¡ Ay Caramba !
Were you using the brakes or is it just geared that low?
that is ridiculous. i got nervous watching this!!!! how many times have you done it? very nicely done.
sir u either have 2 kg balls or very bored of this life.. MY RESPECT!
My palms are sweating
Nice driving and nice filming. 2:31 forward looks physically impossible. I guess you just put your faith in the fact that thousands have done it before and the Jeep will hold onto the rock!
geez, didn't look that bad until that last lip. At least you will never get stuck on that. : /
god damn! that was insane! fuckn with physics brah!
thats crazy, what kinda truck is it?
That is a good point. Jeeps change lives.
What is this place?
And where is it?
jesus it looks like its straight down at the end.
wow.
The last part was sooo great.
I guess the truck is lifted. Departure angle 68 is not a standard for any truck.
My balls shrank up just watching the video. Glad someone out there has the nerve to do this type of shit. Kudos.
That is so Cool, I just posted a Hill climb, not as steep, much smaller, I'm just getting into exploring my Jeep, fourwheeling. Question did you Air-Down your tires, once again very cool.
@TheMonsteraki In the minute 3:11 its the engine sounds. mmmm I think the Hummer is more width and less square.
I dont understand ur question " can you unerstand if its 3D or 5D? U Camera??
sorry for my bad english :)
Nice one!!!
Ill give it a go with my Defender
Any tips ?
WOW
is that place still open to public? :(
How do you train yourself to hold your breath for 3 minutes?
i would have a heart attack the second i would go down
I will go down .... BUT WALKING!!!!!!!
very very very crazy...
no, actually I have it in the lowest possible gear I have to let the engine do most of the braking. I hardly had to use the brakes
Was this all done with braking or with 4-low 1st gear engine braking or both?
mostly done with 4lo and engine braking. But a little braking was used.
oh my word!!!!!
Moab, Utah.
@amccfischer I did, that is how you get to the top, then turn around and come down.
Balls of Steel
Did you fill out your wills before doing this?!
tem que ter coragem e sangue frio para passar ai!
Nice way to get everyone to hush up in the station wagon on a road trip lol