I lived in Denver for 22 years, and I made this drive many times. It never got old. Now I live in West Virginia, and although the Appalachians are beautiful, the Rockies are a lot closer to heaven.
This tunnel was one of the multitude of great things I remember experiencing in Colorado. We drove out to Colorado from Michigan in 2000 and this was one of the reasons we've gone back 2 more times. The Big Thompson Canyon is incredible beyond words. The whole state humbles me as a human when I look upon it's majesty surrounding me.
I Would Like to second that. The Rockies all on their own is truly Humbling. I ve driven from Texas all the way to Idaho and back, Through Utah, Colorado and Wyoming ? Lived in North Dakota for 4 years. So yeah I know what you mean. I Love the Rockies
Omg.,makes me car sick...lolll but cannot stop watching.. love mountains...I live in Maine ..have Atlantic at my door step and White Mountains 45 minutes away!!! Love this ❤️♥️♥️♥️😍
Love your annotations. I salute the great men and women who made this a reality. I just take off to the mountains, first chance I get. All of this is possible because of their hard work. I amazing to learn, all of this started with one man's vision with a stroke of a pen. Thank you Mr. President.
AWESOME work on this, man! This is easily one of your best videos. Loved the introductory annotations in the first couple of minutes, and the changing elevation numbers throughout the duration of your drive through the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel was a nice effect, too. Going straight to the favorites list.
Cracking video mate. Astonishing when you think of the geography, geology and elevations involved, that someone actually had the balls to build something like the 70.
I worked in this tunnel 3 summers (1970-71-72) as a construction miner. I worked in the crown drift as a chuck tender/driller. It wasn't pleasant but it paid top wages. People died in there every year it was under construction. It sure looks all pretty now. Great video.
As in when you are crawling downhill at 10 mph, impatient ski traffic cuts in front of you then slows down, you tap the brakes and look in the mirror to see all tires have stopped turning but you are starting to go faster, on the ice.
Thank you for this great video! I did this in my '72 VW Super-Beetle in 1984, on my way home to PA after having purchased in in CA. I still have the car. And the memories of that trip home on that route.
Those are to stop trucks that are too tall. Trucks carrying hazardous materials aren't allowed in the tunnel, they have to take highway 6 over the Pass
Glad you pointed out that 9 people lost their lives, which is sad to hear but not surprising with a construction of this type. I live in Michigan and 5 people died while constructing its iconic Mackinac Bridge between 1954-1957.
I don't think I ever got around to seeing this until now? This was AWESOME! Great collection of facts, and an excellent story line, all the way up to the top of the Continental Divide. Nothing like seeing the Rocky Mountains in all its glory...especially above 10,000 feet!
Runaway Truck Ramps are there in case a truck loses its brakes going downhill. The ramps are usually up a small incline right off a corner of the road and covered in sand or gravel to help slow the vehicle down.
The three videos so far of I-70 W of Denver have been fantastic. Well done, and your choice of music is outstanding (I don't know how you find such upbeat, beautiful music)! I hope to see some more soon, and keep up the good work.
This is home to me! I grew up in Summit County and can remember when the Eisenhower Tunnel wasn't there..it was all Loveland Pass! Talk about scary! :) Thank you for posting this video!
I rode my Harley thru Colo. last August to the Black Canyon, the Royal Gorge, we rode to the top of Pikes Peak then 25 north to friends in Denver,then 70 west thru the tunnel! my trip was except for the day we rode Pikes Peak it decided to snow on us! I'll be back in August for my 2nd adventure. P.s. your video is great I felt like I was back on my bike.
Nostalgic as my parents drove that route from New Mexico to Montana throughout my grade school years. Somewhere up there we stopped for buffalo burgers
My brother & I rode our BMW R1150 GS bikes through the tunnel eastbound last month and my Dad's brother Scott from Massachusetts rode with us on his Yamaha Virago 750, We then took the westbound route over Loveland Pass, That's a GREAT ride!!! You just have to remember to try to prolong your brakes by downshifting to a lower gear, We plan on doing this again next year, Fortunately, We had great weather all the way.
Excellent video, I took that drive in late October 2012, there was a little more snow about, but that's one great ride down the mountain from the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, wouldn't like to do it in heavy snow though.
I just did this last August... on a bike... and I got totally soaked on the western side of the tunnel! the weather systems change drastically in that short of distance.
Very Beautiful drive I actually just went through this area to go to Silverthorne to eat at some amazing chinese food... really it was just to have a fun drive and we discovered some good food haha. Thanks for the video.
One thing about I-70 I have always found very funny is the truck warning signs on a couple of the grades, for instance: "Don't be fooled - 4 more miles of steep grades and sharp curves" "Trucks: You are not down yet! 1 1/2 more miles of steep grade!"
That 's so cool driving West on I70 in the Rockies. I used to live in Denver and never had a chance to see the scenery. I agree with jimatmil56, "Thanks so much for sharing these vids.
Awesome video. I liked how your camera handled the transition from daylight to the tunnel and back to daylight. One question: at 7:10, was that truck fixing to hit the runaway ramp or was he just stopped there?
I haven't seen runaway truck ramps since I went to Wolfcreek Pass skiing. Awesome video. People use your volume control if you don't like the music. I thought it was good.
I've seen one on I-176 South near the Morgantown exit for the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Eastern I-76; Colorado has an I-76 also). This was put in when PennDOT rerouted the highway from the traffic light intersection with PA Rt. 10 to the Morgantown exit itself.
How scary is it to drive through this being a truck driver.. I’m suppose to be heading to Vegas next week and never been on the west side of America before so I don’t know what to expect
great video.just one question. these old 1950s stretlights.do still work. because if memory serves me correct that used to use Amber bulbs. it's just like the new LED street lights that they have now they sign Amber too. I'd like the yellow better before they put these new LED street lights
A friend of mine here in Minnesota helped build the Eisenhower Tunnel. He was born in Greeley. I've not been to CO. but I've been to WY. and I can understand how elevation plays a role in everything. Kind of hard to go someplace when there is a mountain in the way. I hope to make this drive myself someday and that is why I was wondering how you knew the elevations. I thought maybe they posted signs everywhere saying what the elevation is. Thanks.
Colorado needs another interstate quality road. It needs to run roughly from Longmont-Boulder west over to Grandby then west from there all he way to Grand Junction. This would take significant pressure off I-70 especially for traffic north of Denver into Wyoming and Nebraska. It would provide an alternate route for when the Glenwood Canyon is shut. Time for some visionary leadership.
Great video, just like always, a 6 minutes 26 second into the video, was that a runaway truck ramp on the right, if so, I have never seen one that has an uphill that steep before, but I can definiatly understand it, we are going down one heck of a steep grade here and if a truck becomes a runaway, by this point speeds could be pretty good.
Resolution is terrific! What camera did you use? And your music selections add to the enjoyment. What speed is the video set at? And how did you get that elevation counter in real time!!! Terrific!! Thanks for your great efforts!!!
Being a flatlander from Minnesota how do you know the elevations that you post long the route? Are there signs stating the elevations as you drive along? Thanks.
11,158 ft. above sea level @ western portal. That is 2.11 miles above sea level (more than twice the height of Denver) with atmospheric pressure @ ~9.65 psi. (less than the 11 psi for jet airliners and the 10.2 psi used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station when preparing for an EVA).
I lived in Denver for 22 years, and I made this drive many times. It never got old. Now I live in West Virginia, and although the Appalachians are beautiful, the Rockies are a lot closer to heaven.
A Sunday drive can't get any more beautiful than this one.
This tunnel was one of the multitude of great things I remember experiencing in Colorado. We drove out to Colorado from Michigan in 2000 and this was one of the reasons we've gone back 2 more times. The Big Thompson Canyon is incredible beyond words. The whole state humbles me as a human when I look upon it's majesty surrounding me.
I Would Like to second that. The Rockies all on their own is truly Humbling. I ve driven from Texas all the way to Idaho and back, Through Utah, Colorado and Wyoming ? Lived in North Dakota for 4 years. So yeah I know what you mean. I Love the Rockies
my seister iris lives in benvr colorado too and my name isjasmine
Makes me nostalgic of when I visited Colorado. I-70s through Colorado and into Utah is one of my favourite drives.
I-70 through Glenwood Canyon is the most beautiful drive.
Im in Calif my son (Airmen) in Colosprg, taking my first trip on I-70 ...Good Stuff , Good Music👍😀
You do a great job with these videos, Thank you so much for sharing them.
Omg.,makes me car sick...lolll but cannot stop watching.. love mountains...I live in Maine ..have Atlantic at my door step and White Mountains 45 minutes away!!! Love this ❤️♥️♥️♥️😍
Love your annotations. I salute the great men and women who made this a reality. I just take off to the mountains, first chance I get. All of this is possible because of their hard work. I amazing to learn, all of this started with one man's vision with a stroke of a pen. Thank you Mr. President.
The view out the west side is gorgeous!
AWESOME work on this, man! This is easily one of your best videos. Loved the introductory annotations in the first couple of minutes, and the changing elevation numbers throughout the duration of your drive through the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel was a nice effect, too. Going straight to the favorites list.
Cracking video mate. Astonishing when you think of the geography, geology and elevations involved, that someone actually had the balls to build something like the 70.
I worked in this tunnel 3 summers (1970-71-72) as a construction miner. I worked in the crown drift as a chuck tender/driller. It wasn't pleasant but it paid top wages. People died in there every year it was under construction. It sure looks all pretty now.
Great video.
I can appreciate this great video even more after having driven this amazing route, again, great work! one of your best.
Great video ! Drove professionally from Los Angeles to Denver for years.......Brings back memories !
Daniel Peverini I also drove professionally on that road for many years and not all the memories were good ( I e in winter lol)
101southsideboy Oh yes ! Not all my memories are good me neither. lol
As in when you are crawling downhill at 10 mph, impatient ski traffic cuts in front of you then slows down, you tap the brakes and look in the mirror to see all tires have stopped turning but you are starting to go faster, on the ice.
Yep drove this highway when I was driving a tractor trailer. Hated the tunnel, scared the hell out of me. One of the reason I gave up truck driving.
Thank you for this great video! I did this in my '72 VW Super-Beetle in 1984, on my way home to PA after having purchased in in CA. I still have the car. And the memories of that trip home on that route.
Brings back memories of when I lived in Arvada, going out to Copper Mountain with my ski pass there.
Awesome...take me on your road trip!!!!
4:51 In case you viewers are wondering, those traffic lights allow trucks carrying hazardous materials to enter the tunnel SEPARATELY.
Those are to stop trucks that are too tall. Trucks carrying hazardous materials aren't allowed in the tunnel, they have to take highway 6 over the Pass
Did the tunnel 5 years ago on my way to California from New York on my motorcycle. Colorado and Utah were my favorite states.
Glad you pointed out that 9 people lost their lives, which is sad to hear but not surprising with a construction of this type. I live in Michigan and 5 people died while constructing its iconic Mackinac Bridge between 1954-1957.
I don't think I ever got around to seeing this until now? This was AWESOME! Great collection of facts, and an excellent story line, all the way up to the top of the Continental Divide. Nothing like seeing the Rocky Mountains in all its glory...especially above 10,000 feet!
What a great ride. I didn't want the video to end. Thanks!!!
realy love the scenery....Colorado is wonderfull. be proud of it.
Yet another in a series of extremely professionally produced videos....keep up the fantastic work!
Nice video. I made the trip from pa to grand junction and back. Took 70 the whole way.
Great video! I have traveled thru there several times in my lifetime!
I got to drive this stretch last summer...LOVED IT!
Pure awesomeness. Thanks for the video.
Simply stunning!!!!
Runaway Truck Ramps are there in case a truck loses its brakes going downhill. The ramps are usually up a small incline right off a corner of the road and covered in sand or gravel to help slow the vehicle down.
Your best video by far! Keep up the good work! Cant wait to see Vail Pass and beyond!
The three videos so far of I-70 W of Denver have been fantastic. Well done, and your choice of music is outstanding (I don't know how you find such upbeat, beautiful music)! I hope to see some more soon, and keep up the good work.
Excellent video. I love the forest covered mountains.
Absolutely well done! Starting off 2012 right with a powerful, well-detailed video. You definitely did your research!
Still the best. Beautiful looking video. Thanx for posting this.
Nice landscapes, good work of tunnel's builders and yours, man. It's really pleasure to watch it.
.. spell binding, mesmerizing, shivers up my spine, great vid mate ..
Great video🛣🌄👌
Great video. Beautiful landscape.
last time I drove this highway was 1988 and it looks exactly the same it's a super video thanks
This is home to me! I grew up in Summit County and can remember when the Eisenhower Tunnel wasn't there..it was all Loveland Pass! Talk about scary! :) Thank you for posting this video!
Great job with this, awesome ride and a great production overall.
Gorgeous!!!
I rode my Harley thru Colo. last August to the Black Canyon, the Royal Gorge, we rode to the top of Pikes Peak then 25 north to friends in Denver,then 70 west thru the tunnel! my trip was except for the day we rode Pikes Peak it decided to snow on us!
I'll be back in August for my 2nd adventure.
P.s. your video is great I felt like I was back on my bike.
beautifull..thanks for sharing
I think I take a cut on Road 6 in a few weeks. I'm not a big fan of tunnels .Thanks for the video,great job. You made me reconsider my road.
Thanks great video
Nostalgic as my parents drove that route from New Mexico to Montana throughout my grade school years. Somewhere up there we stopped for buffalo burgers
very compliments for this video and music.very special informative!from dolomiti mountains in northeast italy.
My brother & I rode our BMW R1150 GS bikes through the tunnel eastbound last month and my Dad's brother Scott from Massachusetts rode with us on his Yamaha Virago 750, We then took the westbound route over Loveland Pass, That's a GREAT ride!!! You just have to remember to try to prolong your brakes by downshifting to a lower gear, We plan on doing this again next year, Fortunately, We had great weather all the way.
Great Vid:) Greatings from the Land of the Autobahnen, Germany!
i remember the first time I came up the Eastern side. it seemed so steep it scared me !!
amazing vid i enjoyed it thanks a lot
such beautifull scenery
one of the first to go through in my vw when the first side opened in 73
Excellent video, I took that drive in late October 2012, there was a little more snow about, but that's one great ride down the mountain from the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, wouldn't like to do it in heavy snow though.
Excellent!
Thanks
Congratulations for the work, the video was very good!
Fantastic video
I miss my home state
another great video
I Luv this place & been der done dat 🤗
great video, very imformative.
I want to go to Colorado,from UK.
I just did this last August... on a bike... and I got totally soaked on the western side of the tunnel! the weather systems change drastically in that short of distance.
Was on it last week, what scenery, make sure your brakes are good and stay attentive at all times.
Very Beautiful drive I actually just went through this area to go to Silverthorne to eat at some amazing chinese food... really it was just to have a fun drive and we discovered some good food haha. Thanks for the video.
One thing about I-70 I have always found very funny is the truck warning signs on a couple of the grades, for instance:
"Don't be fooled - 4 more miles of steep grades and sharp curves"
"Trucks: You are not down yet! 1 1/2 more miles of steep grade!"
going in august this year cant wait i live in houston and have had a lifelong dream of going to denver and my wifes is cheyenne wy great video
Passes directly over the Continental Divide, that's really cool.
awesome!
I traveled this beautiful area with a friend from Wisconsin. I'm a Colorado native. We both loved it. I took my own video. Yours is suburb.
That 's so cool driving West on I70 in the Rockies. I used to live in Denver and never had a chance to see the scenery. I agree with jimatmil56, "Thanks so much for sharing these vids.
1641 washington st denver 1973
Thanks. Nice Job
Thumbs up , nice video
Nice
Awesome video. I liked how your camera handled the transition from daylight to the tunnel and back to daylight. One question: at 7:10, was that truck fixing to hit the runaway ramp or was he just stopped there?
I haven't seen runaway truck ramps since I went to Wolfcreek Pass skiing. Awesome video. People use your volume control if you don't like the music. I thought it was good.
There was a truck in the first runaway ramp on the other side.
I've seen one on I-176 South near the Morgantown exit for the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Eastern I-76; Colorado has an I-76 also). This was put in when PennDOT rerouted the highway from the traffic light intersection with PA Rt. 10 to the Morgantown exit itself.
Much more fun than driving through the Appalachians
Great! ...work with camera.
Wonderful!
How scary is it to drive through this being a truck driver.. I’m suppose to be heading to Vegas next week and never been on the west side of America before so I don’t know what to expect
great video.just one question. these old 1950s stretlights.do still work. because if memory serves me correct that used to use Amber bulbs. it's just like the new LED street lights that they have now they sign Amber too. I'd like the yellow better before they put these new LED street lights
7:10 and the truck took the ramp!!!
A friend of mine here in Minnesota helped build the Eisenhower Tunnel. He was born in Greeley. I've not been to CO. but I've been to WY. and I can understand how elevation plays a role in everything. Kind of hard to go someplace when there is a mountain in the way. I hope to make this drive myself someday and that is why I was wondering how you knew the elevations. I thought maybe they posted signs everywhere saying what the elevation is. Thanks.
Great video very informative. What type of camera did you use to film this video????
Colorado needs another interstate quality road. It needs to run roughly
from Longmont-Boulder west over to Grandby then west from there all
he way to Grand Junction. This would take significant pressure off I-70
especially for traffic north of Denver into Wyoming and Nebraska. It
would provide an alternate route for when the Glenwood Canyon is shut. Time for some visionary leadership.
Great video, just like always, a 6 minutes 26 second into the video, was that a runaway truck ramp on the right, if so, I have never seen one that has an uphill that steep before, but I can definiatly understand it, we are going down one heck of a steep grade here and if a truck becomes a runaway, by this point speeds could be pretty good.
Resolution is terrific! What camera did you use? And your music selections add to the enjoyment. What speed is the video set at? And how did you get that elevation counter in real time!!! Terrific!! Thanks for your great efforts!!!
Loved the video. What did you use to make the signs?
Being a flatlander from Minnesota how do you know the elevations that you post long the route? Are there signs stating the elevations as you drive along? Thanks.
What time of year was this filmed? Great videos btw.
11,158 ft. above sea level @ western portal. That is 2.11 miles above sea level (more than twice the height of Denver) with atmospheric pressure @ ~9.65 psi. (less than the 11 psi for jet airliners and the 10.2 psi used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station when preparing for an EVA).
what time of the year was this filmed ? What month ? Thank you.
your camera takes crystal clear vids - what type is it?
I just did this both ways on Saturday 8/11.
Second time through.
Next time I'll make more side trips to "Hanging Lake" and Loveland.
very cool video but why was there traffic lights at the entrence? just curious
cjk247 it's to regulate traffic when there doing construction and maintenance in the tunnel
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@ScrewdUPClickV2 Wich Video-Editing-Programm do you you use?