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There’s a New GMC Canyon AT4 Stuck on a Colorado Hiking Trail at 14,000 Feet

Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:54 pm
Posted by rickgrimes
Member since Jan 2011
4180 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:54 pm
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A 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 has been stranded near the top of Colorado's Rocky Mountains for days now—maybe even more than a week. The first attempt to recover the off-road pickup truck was reportedly unsuccessful, leaving authorities to resort to extreme measures that one imagines the driver will foot the bill for.

The truck got stuck on the Decalibron Trail, a seven-mile hiking route that tours four mountain peaks above 14,000 feet (locals call them "fourteeners"). Its name is a portmanteau of those four peaks; Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross. The disused mining roads around the area now reportedly see as many as 30,000 hikers annually.

However, the trail is partially situated on private property. Between a new risk of liability to the owner, as reported by the Colorado Sun, and poor condition of the trail indicated by 5280, the Decalibron has been effectively closed for most of the year, reopening only in late July. It only took a month for a 2023 GMC Canyon driver to remind the owner why they limited access in the first place.






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Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38488 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:57 pm to
Looks like Arkansas plates.

ETA - Yep

quote:

Multiple commenters indicated the truck had an Arkansas license plate, suggesting the driver may be unfamiliar with mountain terrain.
This post was edited on 9/8/23 at 4:04 pm
Posted by Thracken13
Aft Cargo Hold of Serenity
Member since Feb 2010
15951 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:57 pm to
the owner will sue GMC - " they showed it in a commercial - they false advertised!".

i say that only partially in jest
Posted by carrguitar
Member since Oct 2014
736 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:57 pm to
(stuck) LIKE A ROCK
Posted by Street Hawk
Member since Nov 2014
3460 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:58 pm to
Looks like they need to make a call into Hurricane, Utah.

Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120242 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:59 pm to
Ive hiked that trail. Can hit 4 14ers in a day which is cool
Posted by PikesPeak
The Penalty Box
Member since Apr 2022
526 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 3:59 pm to
What a total and complete frick stick. People like this are the reason they're limiting access to 14ers
Posted by UpToPar
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
22153 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:01 pm to
It doesn't look THAT stuck. And how the hell do you get stuck on that hard packed shale?
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38488 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:04 pm to
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doesn't look THAT stuck. And how the hell do you get stuck on that hard packed shale?


That stuff is very loose and will just start sliding down the slope. That’s why they’re stuck because if that stuff starts sliding down the truck will go with it.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
4082 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:06 pm to
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It doesn't look THAT stuck. And how the hell do you get stuck on that hard packed shale?


It looks like it’s bone stock (just the AT4 package).

Ford or Toyota should send a truck to pull him out. It would make a great story/commercial.
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
65697 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:07 pm to
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Looks like Arkansas plates.


Hmm. I blew it up and can't quite make out if it's Arky or Gump. One of the two. ETA I see your edit. Damn it, Pig! Lol
This post was edited on 9/8/23 at 4:09 pm
Posted by LazloHollyfeld
Steam Tunnel at UNC-G
Member since Apr 2009
1593 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:08 pm to
frick it - let it go like the bodies on Everest - it will be a warning and landmark to future hikers.
Posted by holmesbr
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Feb 2012
3002 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:10 pm to
Probably be content for HeavyD YouTube channel. Although I don't think he can get his Blackhawk up there but his buddy with the Chinook could probably do it.
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
13863 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:12 pm to
Complete with a “don’t tread on me” front plate.

That trucks a pos if stuck there.
This post was edited on 9/8/23 at 4:13 pm
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38488 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:12 pm to
Looks like they have plenty of clowns out on the trails in CO right now. To be fair Blackbear pass will exercise your sphincter. That first switchback 3 point turn at the top is terrifying. You have to pull your front tires right to the edge of the cliff.

Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
101359 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:14 pm to
Gotta like a Sheriff not afraid to call out arse clowns as arse clowns.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38488 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:16 pm to
As he should, that’s not even a difficult part of the trail where this guy is.
Posted by ScottAndrew
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2009
957 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:20 pm to
I’m not sure it’s a traction issue. I think he bottomed out
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25494 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:21 pm to
what a dumbass.
that's a hiking trail to walk along, not drive a truck on.
Posted by WhiskeyThrottle
Weatherford Tx
Member since Nov 2017
5312 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 4:24 pm to
Put it in neutral and give it a push.
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