Later That Snowmageddon Day up Eisenhower Tunnel.. More Trucks and Four Wheeler's Spin Out!!

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  • Filmed December 14th 2019

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  • @arneservatius1982
    @arneservatius1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m 75 yrs. I suffer terrible from arthritis. Held together by titanium. I have learned since age 40 to work 40-50 hrs a week on just 4 hrs sleep per night. Plus I have to take morphine 4X a day so I can get out of bed and walk. No complaints I just deal with it. My bones are deteriorating and I have a 2.6 inch aneurysm on my thoracic aorta. My Dr. laughs at me saying you just refuse to dye. I like 75 yrs. I’m a Christian and the car wreck that broke me up sent me to Heaven and Jesus said “ you have to go back, it’s not your time. I live everyday without anxiety. I lay in bed at night and watch your professional driving and fall asleep. If my medical care was not so expensive I would send you money. Thank you Very Much.🤗🇺🇸 Michigan

    • @duckydrummer6331
      @duckydrummer6331 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice comment. It was 2 yrs ago. I hope you’re still around. GOD Bless you sir.

  • @lorettarwll1
    @lorettarwll1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    Thank you for these videos. I'm disabled and can't get out of the house that much and these let me see other places that I'll never get to. I love seeing the beautiful scenery and the mountains, I love the mountains, we went often when I was young.

    • @fishfry4491
      @fishfry4491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I was just getting ready to say the same thing... Health/disability keeps me from seeing the roads. This driver gives me a little bit of escape and it feels good to be able to see this. I feel so much peace when I watch Riding Shotgun!

    • @anthonyamendolia818
      @anthonyamendolia818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      LORETTA I HOPE YOU ARE STAYING SAFE...

    • @dinasyoyos6384
      @dinasyoyos6384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm not disabled but living in the country and not being a driver I don't get out much.

    • @gloriasmall9323
      @gloriasmall9323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Loretta, I'm with you! But I don't get out because I'm just plain OLD!

    • @BRI33NOR
      @BRI33NOR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      loretta Hola Loretta. I live in Southern Spain so hardly ever see snow, makes a change watching an expert managing so well. Now 78 so not traveling much any more but when I first retired travelled over much of Europe from North to South in my camper. Actually went to Canada too and bought a really old Winnebago Minnie Winnie, fixed it up and drove across Canada, down the West coast of America into Mexico. Eventually back to Canada and sold the Winnebago before flying home. Had a fantastic year and met some real genuine people. Great memories. Have happy memories of meeting real American people, not those shown on most tv news programs etc. Thank you America and Canada .

  • @BIGLOVE4TRUTH
    @BIGLOVE4TRUTH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Born and raised in Colorado. 2.7 million miles of accident free truck driving. Been there, done that more times than I can remember. The worst trips were trucking east bound to Denver on a Sunday afternoon during ski season and all the I 70 ski areas close at 4:30 and all that crazy traffic is heading back to Denver. I’m retired now.

    • @cooldog60
      @cooldog60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You deserve a good retirement.

  • @slimwittmann7915
    @slimwittmann7915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    after years of driving myself, this is the best way to ride through a snow storm. thanks.

  • @paulspecht5165
    @paulspecht5165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    7 Years of driving trucks in that shit. I have moved on from driving but my hat goes off to the drivers that continue to move the economy and love what they do.

  • @marilynliebert3582
    @marilynliebert3582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    82 year old gramma here. Loved riding shotgun with you. Took me back to years of road trips from W.I. to CO skiing. I70 thru the mountains always fun.

  • @lauramichael4958
    @lauramichael4958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My husband and I drove for 16 years as a team. Sure ain't missing driving in stuff like this! You are so good at driving on these icy roads. Love watching your videos. Please stay safe.

  • @Bonehead-Chris
    @Bonehead-Chris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worked for a Denver company for 15 years. I did this so many times but video wasn't really a thing yet. I have not been over the pass since 2010. I still drive. My 30th year. Thank you for the memories. You handle this very well.

  • @kolio4917
    @kolio4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think going down is way more stressful than going up... eeeeek the tension!! Epic drive xx

  • @scotty3034
    @scotty3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I work in the mountains a lot in Vail, Beaver Creek etc and frequently come home to the front range at 2am. I have so many white knuckle stories about this drive. It’s better at night actually because there is almost no traffic.

  • @really7372
    @really7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did this for 9 years, Summit County to Denver Airport twice a day as a driver for CME. The snow was not a problem but the knuckleheads driving the cars were. They never heard of taking their foot of the brake, use a lower gear and don't tailgate. I remember coming out of the traffic jam going up the Silverthorne Hill and being clear of congestion. The visibility was limited by a moderate snowfall and in the center of the 3 lanes was a woman driver with both front doors fully opened and flashers blinking, in front of her car cleaning her windshield. One of many such stories of people who should never have been on the highway in the snow. I've really enjoyed the ride along with you. Stay safe on the highways!

  • @mistyallred5560
    @mistyallred5560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That stretch of road is the most terrifying hands down when it’s snowy!!! I have driven it when it was snowing so hard I couldn’t see more than 1 ft in front of us!! It was scary!

  • @danr1920
    @danr1920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The worst thing about driving in the snow is when you are in heavy traffic. You no longer control your fate.

    • @AbuZuhayr21
      @AbuZuhayr21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You never control your fate in light or heavy traffic sir. GOD does.

    • @mooseandelk1
      @mooseandelk1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AbuZuhayr21 You seem like a person who could just go rob a bank and when the police gets you, you would go "It wasn't me, it was GOD!"

    • @robwestley7370
      @robwestley7370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AbuZuhayr21 God gave you free will to chose the right or wrong in life, he doesn’t control you, it’s your chose how you go.

    • @AbuZuhayr21
      @AbuZuhayr21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mooseandelk1 why do I seem like that type? Why not "you seem like the type a person who would go to college, get a great degree, become very successful and when all the good people come after you to obtain some of that light, you would go, "it isnt me, IT'S GOD

  • @chronically.advocating
    @chronically.advocating 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Enjoy it so far. Thank you for chaining up, and doing so properly and tightly. If your gonna throw chains might as well be doubles and not singles. Also thank you for informing others, be it 4 wheelers hauling trailers or other truck drivers, about blowover risk (especially with light trailers) and how to avoid it. Speaking of 4 wheelers I'd like to see them throwing chains on a drive like this too, but if you're going to barefoot it then take a cue from the blue pickup at 13:28. You see him moving off the tire grooves into the loose snow. He is looking for traction, and loose snow gives you more traction than the compacted snow and ice in the tire grooves. OMG people easy on the throttle. That is the common mistake in all of these spinouts is the driver continues to mash the throttle. At that rate all you're going to do is continue to spin your tires and slick up the road. If you absolutely have to stop and get going again then drop her in low and just let your foot off the brakes. Let it crawl until you reach a decent speed ⁓ 10 mph - 15 mph, and then slowly feather into the throttle. Keep slowly increasing speed, and don't shift out of low until you've hit ⁓ 25 mph. Once you've gained speed and forward momentum do not stop, do not slow down, do not mash the throttle, and don't take your foot off either you need to keep that momentum going.

    • @dannyboy0037
      @dannyboy0037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that should be the second pledge of allegiance

  • @roxiespeir8907
    @roxiespeir8907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Travel in a snow covered world is something I have always wanted to do. It was beautiful. Thank you, Mike, you made it happen.

    • @L1berty1776
      @L1berty1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful yes. Annoying and absolutely dangerous definitely

    • @draco4540
      @draco4540 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i'm 59 years old. when i was younger i enjoyed driving in the snow, even when it was real nasty out. now, i despise it. i just assume to stay home when it's real nasty out. i think that the older you get, the more leary that you get about driving in the winter stuff. you're driving how one should for the road conditions. i wish more people would drive for the conditions. i've driven in some nasty crap, where doing 45 mph. was to fast for conditions (to keep from being rear ended), and i was still being passed by people who were doing 60 to 70 miles per hour. you're right good snow tires or at least all-weather tires are a must when driving in wintery conditions. are cars/light trucks suppose to have chains or can they just have 3 peak moutain tires on?

  • @shanelloyd8366
    @shanelloyd8366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for taking the time to do the video really nice to see another part of the world as I'm from Zimbabwe (in Africa). We don't see snow but we do see loads of heavy Rainstorms and the occasional hail storms. Stay safe.
    Shane.

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A lot of guys drive, but few are actually drivers. Nicely done brother.

  • @amandafox5855
    @amandafox5855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What beautiful scenery. And your driving skills rock.

  • @comfortouch
    @comfortouch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10:00 I believe the reason cars hit their breaks when coming up on a semi is because the semi is throwing up snow (+more), impairing the visibility of the car. Keep in mind the cars windshield is a lot lower than your tow truck.

  • @cynthiatolman326
    @cynthiatolman326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My friend who had years of experience taught me to drive in '91 and our first time down Loveland in the snow he used the jake brake, explained all the things you're saying now and in the previous video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the memories. He's gone now, but I'm still trucking on.

  • @earlharman2040
    @earlharman2040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Been there, done that, back in the 80’s and 90’s. So much fun. Didn’t mind the snow, but hated the downgrades in the winter.

  • @garysiuco7834
    @garysiuco7834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Drove the Coquahalla up here in BC Canada for 15+ years - Never in an accident, and yes, including winter conditions. But then again I drive within safe speed limits and had a lot of luck! Lot's of near misses, but never an impact. You seem to also have good driving sense - keep up the great work mike! Safe travels.

    • @rogergraves242
      @rogergraves242 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it would good idea to keep Chains on

  • @marjieason9029
    @marjieason9029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the roadtrip. I finally made a trip to Denver. Lol. And thanks for the explanation and education. Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed it.

  • @edwardhammer5427
    @edwardhammer5427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the awesome videos and commentary! I really have a new respect for the big rigs in this kind of weather! One of the first things my dad taught me when I learned to drive in winter, was to keep the momentum going!

  • @joebloe1152
    @joebloe1152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You've got nerves of steel pal. I used to have nerves of steel but I'm old now and that kind of driving freaks the hell out of me. Thanks for the ride, now I need a Valium.

    • @thoughtsonpaper2
      @thoughtsonpaper2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes. I don't know why I keep watching his videos. They give me anxiety, especially this one. The camera does the downhill no justice. It's a frightening down hill and in snow no less. Though, I do admire his nerves and his calm. I envy them. He probably would have been a good soldier under fire.

    • @Riker-ER
      @Riker-ER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL👍

    • @msann5707
      @msann5707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are hilarious! Thanks for the belly laugh! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jackifoster98
      @jackifoster98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thoughtsonpaper2 I find I am watching the road instead of looking at all the pretty snow! I know I would never be able to drive in that-and it makes me a nervous wreck just watching him drive in it-even though he is doing a great job!

  • @DavidIrthum
    @DavidIrthum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I was glued to my screen on this white knuckle ride that was filled with beautiful scenery. My hometown is Aurora, CO. so I know how challenging those roads can be.

  • @annjustus
    @annjustus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved riding shotgun with you. Surprisingly, your driving didn't scare me. Great driving. Thank you for what you do.

  • @papabits5721
    @papabits5721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Most people can’t drive when it’s sunny and clear

    • @RS-ol8or
      @RS-ol8or 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ha. Yup, not in Colorado!

    • @13699111
      @13699111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They don't seem to notice there not alone on our planet have no consideration for others .

    • @patersonplankrd
      @patersonplankrd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SUre they can drive.....Into each other . Or into rails, trees, roadsigns and other stationary objects.
      Quite frankly, it is far too easy to acquire and retain a driver's license.
      We should mimic the system in Germany. TO get a license, one must pass a rigorous safety course and a multi step road course. And in order to use the highway system, ( Autobahn) A special license is requitred.

    • @KiRiTO72987
      @KiRiTO72987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patersonplankrd agreed im in pa and constantly have people merging into me in my suv not to mention the stupidity i run into on my motorcyle

    • @swithinbarclay4797
      @swithinbarclay4797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@13699111 : And these same chuckleheads actually believe that the use of psychedelic drugs, ACTUALLY IMPROVES one's lifeskills!!

  • @reginaann7792
    @reginaann7792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have so much respect for truck drivers. Carrying all the weight in the mountains looks super scary.

  • @saddiejoyfulness852
    @saddiejoyfulness852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did yourself mighty fine, there you show-off. What more can I say, but tI'll be looking forward to more of your talented driving------your still the BEST!!

  • @StreakingTiger
    @StreakingTiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. Loved the scenery and the peaceful ride along.

  • @jonismith9723
    @jonismith9723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love being in my warm bed watching these snow videos

  • @billbrown1335
    @billbrown1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    No 1 rule of Snowstorms in Midwest. If the Semis can't make it through, neither can you.

    • @tomlorenzen4062
      @tomlorenzen4062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's about the dumbest comment that I have ever heard...

    • @jtaylor3447
      @jtaylor3447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It actually makes sense dont overthink it.

    • @nickyg7421
      @nickyg7421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in the south and heard that as well. If the trucks can go, you can go. We don't get snow very often but heavy rains is what slows down the hwy.

    • @billysmith5721
      @billysmith5721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michelin cross climate2 tires rated severe snow and ice

    • @realulli
      @realulli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billysmith5721 Nokian Hakkapeliitta snow tires. If they're allowed in your jurisdiction, studded ones.

  • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
    @foxiedogitchypaws7141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a difference a year makes! Just watching more night driving in the snow. My favorite time to drive is at night and favorite time to drive in the snow, as a private citizen. I love the white bright snow and making new tracks, miss Colorado so much ,my home state, englewood, littleton, sterling. Stay safe mike,happy travels

  • @robbiehensley4389
    @robbiehensley4389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love riding along with you. I use to drive in Alaska, and I miss driving so much!! Your very good and I would ride with you anytime!! Keep on Trucking!!!

  • @dennythomas8887
    @dennythomas8887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Rumor has it that bus was spotted in New York yesterday and he still has his blinker on. 😉

  • @williamdickson9908
    @williamdickson9908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You Sir for what you do! We all appreciate you Truckers who deliver all the things we need. Safe miles!
    Cheers!

  • @elbertmoore7876
    @elbertmoore7876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thanks for taking me along for the ride enjoyed it very much

  • @happydays59
    @happydays59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a calm skilled trucker! Wish you all were✌️👋

  • @sarahholmes6281
    @sarahholmes6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's NOT going to Go as Fast as his Eyeballs Can See...
    He's "THINKING WISELY!" and That's ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA!
    👍😊👍

  • @lindas1496
    @lindas1496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for taping the video...Reminds me of the Coch. Hyway on Canadian side of the Rockies

  • @shaunganley
    @shaunganley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is awesome! I was on Copper Mountain (Exit 195) as you shot this! The traffic back to Silverthorne was crazy later in the day. Eisenhower Tunnel was shutdown and Loveland Pass was shut too. Your point about speed is SO critical. I've driven up that hill in a sedan, no snow tires and chains --- and made it -- but you HAVE to keep your speed on that greasy snow -- especially if plows haven't hit it in awhile!

  • @55DepotStreet
    @55DepotStreet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Pretty steady tracks in tough conditions. Good driving!

  • @Texas80
    @Texas80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love that the Interstate planners decided to build a freeway through the mountains. An incredible engineering feat.

    • @farfoe5106
      @farfoe5106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The reason the hiway thru Glenwood Canyon is staggered the way it is is to provide animal crossing areas under the road.

    • @Texas80
      @Texas80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@farfoe5106 very smart indeed. They did not half-ass Interstate 70.

  • @tcbforever1809
    @tcbforever1809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could watch this for hours ,so satisfying

  • @Katietoo
    @Katietoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very much appreciate your driving skills and the vid! My worst nightmare scenario - driving and snow - so I have been with you every inch of your two-video-journeys as a back seat driver and confident there would be no problems. I arrived back here, in a snowless-part of the South of France, safe and sound. Many thanks!

  • @rickhinojosa5455
    @rickhinojosa5455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I can hear the terror in his voice when he speaks of the Swift truck! Haha. I feel sorry for those swift drivers who are really excellent driver. BOTH of them!!😳😂😂😂 Seriously, there are a lot of excellent Swift drivers and they have to live with the reputation that the bad drivers have made. Nice video. 🙏

    • @StreakingTiger
      @StreakingTiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hmmm. I don't drive a truck, but I always know exactly what a Swift truck is going to do and never worry when passing them. I consider them some of the safest truckers myself. Just my opinion from 55 years of driving experience. Additionally, they are the ONLY truckers that I never worry about. Again, JMO.

    • @dons8122
      @dons8122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The "excellent" swift driver also tend to be owner operators too, that lease to Swift.

    • @dons8122
      @dons8122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@StreakingTiger LOL then i guess you really never paid attention to SWIFT

    • @StreakingTiger
      @StreakingTiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dons8122 What my experience has been is that Swift drivers tend to stay in the slow lane and don't get into the fast lane and ride beside another slow truck for 15 minutes like many truckers tend to do. I never expect them to be exceeding the speed limit either, and it seems to always be that way. It's like I know what to expect as a constant, and I like that.

  • @maiiam6062
    @maiiam6062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am watching you on my TV but had to go to my PC to leave you a note: I drive with you anytime! It is fun to just listen and pretend to sit in the same truck. Nice to see all the different areas and weather conditions! THANK YOU :)

  • @rawar777joshanderson
    @rawar777joshanderson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t tell you how many times I’ve been through this stretch in these conditions starting back in the early 80’s and driving it since I started driving in the mid 90s.

  • @valeriewoodall8497
    @valeriewoodall8497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the knowledge you are feeding us!!! I choose you to ride with ! Wow! Thank you

  • @pl5bnsf
    @pl5bnsf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing driving. I'm in CO as well, but never venture over 70 in that weather. Learning a lot watching you. Still hope I don't need to drive in that weather but now I'm a little better prepared. And you are so casual about turning around and doing it all again!

  • @robincardin3689
    @robincardin3689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My husband used to do this for a living so I can really sympathize with you. He traveled this road all winter from NJ to Ca and further north into Wa

  • @pamridley8120
    @pamridley8120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss the driving, not missing the slick with a lot of people that don't know how to drive the roads. I have seen so many off the road than on. jake-knifed, Be Safe out there God Bless you with crazy 4 wheeler drivers n bus drivers. Thank you for all that you do as a Driver.

  • @leighhoward2723
    @leighhoward2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing! I get to see the world through your eyes and camera! I've learned a lot about driving on ice (which I do not do if at all possible)! I definitely need to invest in snow chains just in case.

  • @kittygonzalez2827
    @kittygonzalez2827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    First time I saw the front shimmy” a little, you announced she’s trying to jack knife a little....my ❤️ jumped into my throat for a sec‼️

  • @lorensmith3385
    @lorensmith3385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for another interesting ride be safe have a great holiday

  • @timmoore9736
    @timmoore9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The new means of chaining on and off have to be a blessing to truckers. Getting out in the cold/wind/snow is minimal fun at best. Great video, tight commentary. Very well done.

  • @brinahealy942
    @brinahealy942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid! TY for taking me back to Frisco. Lived there in the 70's :)

  • @Mary_Kraensel
    @Mary_Kraensel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When I was a kid, I looooved the Eisenhower Tunnel - was one of my favouite parts of the ride - but I'm a weirdo.

  • @teresamcroy
    @teresamcroy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    High five on what you do. You're very brave. Safe travels.

  • @retiredandpreppingquilting2350
    @retiredandpreppingquilting2350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ALWAYS enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your travels. Have a wondderful week.

  • @craigszwed
    @craigszwed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta love that salty slop on the roads. Thanks for your attentive driving. Good points about the right gear, speed, and attitude for the conditions.

  • @globe255
    @globe255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You could nearly call it driving home for Christmas. Anyway, good video, beautiful scenery, without added noise.

  • @germanshepherd2579
    @germanshepherd2579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    It's no joke going over those two passes in weather like that..

    • @daugusto2662
      @daugusto2662 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then why are so many people there?

    • @germanshepherd2579
      @germanshepherd2579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@daugusto2662 Because it a major Interstate that runs thru the middle of Colorado

    • @daugusto2662
      @daugusto2662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@germanshepherd2579 I grew up in Denver.
      My family had a cabin on Guanella Pass.
      I drove !
      I-70 in the winter many many times.
      One thing we always respected was leaving enough distance between the vehicle ahead that one could stop.

    • @germanshepherd2579
      @germanshepherd2579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daugusto2662 Yes agreed.. I lived in Vail Co. Drove those passes many times during the winter. Being careful, maintain safe speed and distance you will get to were you need to go. Was not sure what you were asking in regards to my reply

    • @swithinbarclay4797
      @swithinbarclay4797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daugusto2662 : Too many folks skiing just a half day, Perhaps the resorts ought to eliminate half-day skiing, just charge a flat all-day lift ticket, no exceptions, with only Season-Long Pass Holders being exempt. That should clear the freeway, some.

  • @bigbluenationsmith2489
    @bigbluenationsmith2489 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been driving a truck for 27 years and been through that area countless times. I have always been very lucky with the weather. Anywhere between 10° to 80°. I encountered snow one time probably out of 200 or 300 trips across there. So you are doing a very good job. Good driving. You make us all truck drivers look good.

  • @deborahlewis5964
    @deborahlewis5964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love riding with you...I’m glad you are a safe driver and we can be with you..riding along...

  • @bowlofweedies
    @bowlofweedies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I give u props. Your job ain’t easy in the snow. I would have a heart attack

    • @ShadovvV
      @ShadovvV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Never jam the brakes or spin your wheels. Always ease either pedal down slowly and keep your speed slower. It's that simple. Just ignore speedy drivers because you will always see those people in the ditch. They think God is holding them onto the road.

    • @Tonythetrucker1979
      @Tonythetrucker1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Like shadow said, take your time, and dont be in a hurry, or let your dispatchers or the reciever dictate your pace or when you stop in this kind of weather.
      It's your licence and your life, and you have the right to refuse unsafe work.

    • @Bakkenwinterolympics97
      @Bakkenwinterolympics97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Tonythetrucker1979 that was my mistake when I first started driving outta Utah. Always thought I had to get the load there on time no matter what. It took me almost having a face to face with God one night that I changed my tune. If I no longer feel like I should be driving I'll pull over. No load is worth my life.

  • @David-yh5po
    @David-yh5po 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for sharing this video with us.

  • @dewaynemiguel3349
    @dewaynemiguel3349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ran that junk in the 70s and 80s pulling doubles not alot of fun but 43+ years never had a accident,,,nice videos it's more enjoyable watching you do it ..now that I'm retired..

  • @superheatsubcool
    @superheatsubcool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the Video I left colorado 15 years ago, But I have traveled these roads many times, It takes me back.

  • @rayhucke7629
    @rayhucke7629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great ride Mike, thanks brings back a lot of memories

  • @christinerosenquist7657
    @christinerosenquist7657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Intense video. I caught myself holding my breath a few times.

  • @solitarysoldierdefinedbyon7843
    @solitarysoldierdefinedbyon7843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boss....You Da Man...Much RESPECT.for the knowledge you share about mountain Winter Driving!!!

  • @susanandrew5240
    @susanandrew5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry Christmas, have a great NewYear, thanks for all the new places I have seen while riding along on your trips . Stay safe !

  • @edwardjones9631
    @edwardjones9631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ...Howdy MtnManMike! It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! It's incredibly beautiful OTR I-70 scenery! Your commentary & driving is Superb, as always! Thanks for great ride! Be safe! Happy Holidays! Peace.

  • @bridgettepinkelman491
    @bridgettepinkelman491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for your utubes. You take me , where I have never been!

  • @normandbertrand1202
    @normandbertrand1202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Thank you for the nice videos. Love riding along. Be safe.

  • @anne-marieolka1782
    @anne-marieolka1782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vehicle control....great commentary. Feel like I'm sitting up in the cab. Thank You.

  • @advancelast1740
    @advancelast1740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I can’t believe how many drivers don’t have their lights on...

    • @fjb4932
      @fjb4932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have mine on Everytime i drive. I know i'm noticed more and at a further distance than running dark. I also judge other drivers by whether they have their lights on or not, especially at dawn /dusk, rain, overcast, snowing, fog /mist, etcetra. Had a " professional" driver tell me it uses more fuel to run with headlights on. He's right, works out to about 13 cents per hundred miles. I can afford that extra safety. Besides, if you're ever involved in an accident, it works in your favor to have done Everthing in your power to be safe, vice the other driver that didn't ...

    • @Don_of_Dons
      @Don_of_Dons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I certainly can

    • @KiRiTO72987
      @KiRiTO72987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Personally i just leave mine on auto and then only manualy turn them on in work zones

    • @edremeika9788
      @edremeika9788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lights are optional just like signal lights.

    • @Don_of_Dons
      @Don_of_Dons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@edremeika9788 that’s a lie. Well at least in NY it’s mandatory to have your headlights on if you’re a commercial driver

  • @cindycrockettbradley5058
    @cindycrockettbradley5058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well that would be nerve wracking!!! Glad you made it!!!!

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The videos where u are going through the snow are the most interesting to me. Thanks. Lots of fun to watch.

  • @elenaceleste983
    @elenaceleste983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ❤❄☃️❄🎄❄❄the Colorado videos the most! especially the snowy mountains. Thanks Mike! Stay safe and God bless keep up the great job!

  • @brendahaltom6612
    @brendahaltom6612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job MM !! Keep her between the lines on the return! 😄🙏❤

  • @grigorirasputin996
    @grigorirasputin996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up in silverthorne and now live in leadville. We always jokingly referred to the skier traffic as, tunnel trash.

  • @yamaha6501982
    @yamaha6501982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a very good driver ! I worked with drivers as a driver helper in the past and they're mostly all good in their way.....!

  • @donnacarkin2029
    @donnacarkin2029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting, it actually made me nervous. Good trip from GJ over the passes.

  • @cmonster6
    @cmonster6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My first time driving in snow with an empty trailer coming out of Va. at night with only tire tracks on the Interstate to follow down Fancy Gap was a nerve wracking experience.i don’t think you could have driven a tooth pick up my butt with a sledgehammer 😝

    • @nickhill8612
      @nickhill8612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow Fantasy Gap is bad on a sunny day and a nightmare when it's not.

    • @bobmalack481
      @bobmalack481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Done Fancy Gap many times out of Harrisonburg, there is worse..Robert at 66.

  • @SAHamel_
    @SAHamel_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was on TH-cam looking for a free movie when your video caught my eye. I watched the first one riding shotgun with you as I was biting my nails and staying with you on this second video too. You are an excellent driver. I have never seen any states passed Missouri, so this terrain is new to me. Wow it looked treacherous but you pulled it through in the first video. I'm eager to continue riding along with you as we journey to something called Eisenhower. Carry on, You do the driving; I'll do the nail biting!!!

  • @whdbnrm3023
    @whdbnrm3023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing how smooth and consistent your driving is. That is more than years of experience ,you display a natural given ability. It also shows how in tune with the truck and surroundings you are. I don't understand the intermediate braking habit some drivers practice especially after changing lanes

  • @franciecody4433
    @franciecody4433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed watching my old driving territory! I miss it sooo much! Even in snow!

  • @steelerdanny6499
    @steelerdanny6499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    You have a nice soothing voice. Your driving skills are great!

    • @carolynchambers6006
      @carolynchambers6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the p see b big on nope PMP

    • @carolynchambers6006
      @carolynchambers6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the p see b big on nope PMP

    • @arthurdduda63
      @arthurdduda63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No his skills are not great... he just don't know it yet,.. but he will...30 years and 3 million miles without an accident in all kinds of weather and conditions and I've seen a thousand guys like him who are great at passing every truck and car they come across like they've got something to prove,.. and then one day they find the ditch or the rear of anther truck and they'll either live and learn, or live and blame everyone else for going to slow, or their dumb ass's die, and they find out they weren't as smart as they thought they were.

    • @robertswenson6009
      @robertswenson6009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In driving conditions like this it's the other morons you have to look out for

    • @rosemills9216
      @rosemills9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My husband used to drive over Wolf Creek Pass before they built the Tunnel. That was way back in the 50s snd 60s. They have made things so much better but it is still dangerous. I pray for truck drivers nearly every day. May God bless you all in Jesus Name Amen

  • @billwickens7590
    @billwickens7590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brought many memories. One was when I lost throttle linkage and brakes after clearing Eisenhower going west, had to ride the hill all the way to the bottom and it was gravity that slowed me and stopped me at the bottom. It was a wild ride, Co Dot estimated i hit the bottom at over 125mph when they did inspection the next day.Alsp I had to take 6 west since trailer was to tall for Eisenhower which was interesting during white outs.

  • @rchrd1bolt
    @rchrd1bolt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I take these lessons to heart , rookie Otr driver . I hear drive to your ability, stay calm , heavy is good . Thanks for these videos and the amazing footage.

  • @Rainmakers84
    @Rainmakers84 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your even handed, comforting commentary. Very reassuring. Thank you for the video.

  • @cathybumgarner3579
    @cathybumgarner3579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude I so enjoy your videos and seeing the kind of challenges truckers deal with. Common sense conversations.

  • @KCWanderlust
    @KCWanderlust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just discovered your channel earlier today... Sub'd and have been binge-watching for a few hours. The memories of hauling for Brisk transportation are flooding back! 😆

  • @crazyfarmer2564
    @crazyfarmer2564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always used a Jake in the snow. I watch and listen to the truck. It definitely tells u how to handle things. I like the video's.

  • @tamarawalther4524
    @tamarawalther4524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you drive through snow storms! The storms we have in Michigan just aren't what they used to be when I was younger. 😒

  • @msabia1
    @msabia1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Spent 20 years running out of Denver and salt lake , don’t miss this a bit
    Be safe

  • @neeterb5584
    @neeterb5584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome trip. Thanks.