20 year driver here,mostly New England,which can get tricky from time to time.I want to take a moment to say that I admire your mastery of the arena that you operate in,sir. Makes a difference that most people have no idea about,but there you are,bringing it with as little drama as possible.Outstanding.
I can only agree. 35 years worth of experience has only made me tired of this crap. He keeps a great level head through it all. I wish him all the best!
My husband and I love following you, your driving, and all the scenery. Since we are homebound, we get to travel everyday Riding Shotgun. Thanks so much.
I used to load/unload trucks for a grocery store in Wyoming. In the winter, I could tell the difference between a good driver and amateur. The good drivers asked me for empty pallets and bales of cardboard, etc (which we always had stacks of, and had to go back to Utah anyways). The rookies were always running late and refused to take 15 minutes to let me load them with reclaim.
I really enjoyed riding with you. Thank you for doing this. I like listening to your calm voice and your knowledge about driving ON SNOWY ICY ROADS. Your so brave. You deliver what America needs. God Bless You. Your Grandchildren are lucky to have you for a GrandFather. Stay safe. 🌿🕊🇺🇸
I moved to the West coast from a northern part of a northern (cold...snowy) state years ago and miss snow country and the beauty and challenges that came with that life. Could watch your snow-related videos for hours. I hope that new truck drivers, or prospective truck drivers watch your channel as you seem like a great mentor with your wisdom on how to handle very real-life driving. We are so grateful for truck drivers and the fact that you keep life moving, literally. Thank you.
I’m sitting here in my chair movin my feet n gripping my seat. That level of concentration for that length of time is brutal on the ol body. It’s not just turning a wheel like people think.
Excellent video. Thank you for all that you do. We take the things we walk in the super markets and pick up for granted. Once again thank you and stay safe.
Love riding along. You are an awesome driver! I have several truck drivers in my family and it’s awesome to see what they may go through on the road!! Be safe and God Blees and keep you safe!!!🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much for taking us along riding shotgun!! In the part of Australia where I live, we don't get snow. We spend most of the time coping with the heat. So these driving conditions are completely new to me, even though I've been driving for 43 years. I learned a lot from watching your 3 videos for this trip and even learned new terminology, re Jack Brake positions, etc. I also learned about the topography of this area. Nothing like that where I live. Stay safe, keep on doing what you do so well and I'll be catching up on more of your videos. Sending best wishes from Down Under 🇦🇺✌🏻😎
Hey Rhonda, if you like the experience of driving in lots of snow, plus the usual bunch of idiot roadusers thrown in, come to Tassie in winter and dare the Bass Highway! 👋👋👋😨😨
@@dietmarwolf79 Will have to give that a go. I got a similar experience in Victoria on the Alpine Highway. For a real scary experience, you should try the Gillies Highway in Qld on a motorbike...that's something else 😎
First time listeningto your videos...enjoyed the video......will tag along again. I was raised by an ole truck driver and I was taught how to handle that rig in the snow.....i was impressed...great job! Reminded me of the days so long ago was I was riding in the passenger seat! Be safe!
When you know what you doing is just another day in paradise✌I drive I 90,80 and 70 on all year round ...Seattle, Portland, san Francisco to the new England area When you confident on your driving skills is nothing to worry about it ,,
You could be confident like you claimed but if circumstances do not align with your skills..wreck is not impossible. Nobody is invincible when it comes to mother nature.
@@demetriushill9725 36:15 Vehicle was being towed and should have had the wipers off. But I also understand the tow driver probably just wanted to get out of the road conditions. I don't blame him.
Hi Mike, I watched 3 of your videos tonight and I loved riding 'with' you. I have always wanted to do that going cross country...and now I can. It is exciting for me to learn how you drive with such confidence through challenging weather condition. I am a Radio Broadcaster in Connecticut and I want to thank you for your contribution. You are a HERO. THANK YOU. You be safe! I will subscribe to your channel.
The best part of TH-cam is watching pro's at work getting shit done the right way. That's some bad ass winter driving right there in this little 3 video series.
Whoa.. take it easy lol.. I have a lot of years driving on snow . 20+ but anybody who drives that much should aquire the skills necessary to navigate treacherous roads.. much appreciation for the comment and hope you enjoy ☮️
You know, the driving techniques you demonstrate in handling your big truck can also apply to 4-wheelers. It's all about maintaining momentum; not accelerating or braking abruptly, just keepin' on keeping on. Nice work driver!
Great job of driving. Rode both eastbound and westbound legs with you. Really liked your continuous comments. Learned a lot. Been several times on I70 to and from Vail, but never in a truck. Fun, fun. Thanks.
I accidentally found the first of this set of three, and followed them all the way through. I haven't driven in the mountains or in snow in about 15 years, and I didn't realize until these videos how much I missed it. I also rediscovered my long-dormant swear words for people who slow down in front of me on a hill!
By chance I found your vid of Minturn to Leadville and it brought back many fond memories of the days when we traveled the west. We traveled 24 several times. Driving from Glenwood Spgs to E. Tunnel in a snow storm was an experience I will never forget. After my husband died in 2005 I could not travel anymore. I loved the scenery and Colorado, especially. So, thank you for allowing me to ride Shotgun with you and I look forward to more vids
I really like it when you talk about the technical aspects of your driving. Your comments about other drivers’ lack of good driving practices is interesting as well.
Since 1984 I’ve written that many times. Not as a truck driver, but is a personal driver. We’ve gone in one and of Eisenhower and come out the other in a blizzard! If you don’t know what you’re doing, you need to get off the road and stay home. Great times skiing out there.
I don't drive in the snow anymore. After coping with the roads in CT and VT in all weather conditions for half my life, I am happy to stay in until the plow goes by. I have been on Cape Cod long enough (40 years) to remember ice thick enough to walk between Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth on the Cape, about 3 miles. The past several years have been getting warmer with less snowfall and fewer storms. Last year only one 6" storm in February as I recall. Neighbors were good enough to clear my 100' driveway for me (and the ambulance). Riding shotgun with you is my best memory prompt. Love your videos. Be safe and carry a water pistol w/ice melt washer fluid for emergencies.
I found your videos at 4am. Haven't slept since! I'm in awe at your expertise! May the good Lord keep you safe. Thank you for what you do, and having us ride "shotgun" (don't change your title 👌) and educating us on driving through inclement weather.
I know absolutely nothing about truck driving. On the road I give them a lot of space and try to remain visible thinking it keeps me the trucker and the rest of us on the road safer. I've seen a couple of your videos and find them quite interesting. Hearing you describe things that you need to keep in mind while driving helps me also in driving defensively. I'll watch more I'm sure. Keep safe out there guys and gals.
i really like and enjoy watching your videos. It's just like I'm riding shotgun and it's relaxing to listen to you talk and drive. Thanks for all you do!!
Hi Mike, you are a wealth of information to everyone traveling in winter weather. If people would just keep even pressure on the gas petal on snow covered road they will climb that hill. Safe travels!
Enjoyed watching your series on the snow thru the mountains. Brought back a lot of similar memories. The very first serious snow I drove in had to go from Scranton, PA to Retsof, NY (near Buffalo) empty to pick up a load of rock salt of all things. I was kind of nervous when it started light snow as I left Scranton late afternoon. B-61 Mack single axle with 40 ft trailer. Of course no jake brakes. Lucky I had brakes at all...lol if you saw the tired equipment you'd understand. By the time I got to Elmira, it was coming down pretty hard. Got to Retsof, backed in and it took them about 4 hours to get me loaded with just over 40,000 lbs (floor load). Like a blizzard by the time I pulled out of there...blowing like hell. Found that the weight was great all the way back to Scranton. Remember going south on I-81 leaving Binghamton and crawling up over the mountain. NO chains...didn't have any! And very little traffic. But I knew if I could just keep it moving, regardless of how slow I traveled I'd get back in one piece. I did and it was one of the prouder moments of my driving career when I pulled in to the terminal about 4:00 AM...and of course there wasn't a soul around. By the time I retired after lots of years thru the northeast and midwest, I'd gone thru so much winter weather it became just normal routine. I just always followed the logic that got me thru my first experience: Keep it moving but go easy and you'll get there in one piece. You're giving good advice to these younger guys. It's like you're taking the words out of my mouth. I hope they listen.
@Jack Wells They just DID. Many truckers and companies did it all the time. Very common. Yes, overloaded sometimes but very common. Rigs weighed less at the time...trailers were shorter, tractors were lighter. 40,000 load I remember well because we'd load (400) 100 lb bags of salt. Gross at the time was 73,280 for 5 axles...and I believe around 59,000 for 4 axles. (9,000 on the steer, 18,000 on the single axle drive, and 32,000 on the tandem trailer).Tractor and trailer unloaded probably weight 20,000....maybe close to 10,000 each. So, with 40,000 in the box and the unladen rig weighed 20,000 your gross would be 60,000....in this case, 1,000 over. Scales were few and far between and easy to avoid when needed. Most were along state routes and were nothing more than little shacks often unattended. I (and others I knew) had up to 50,000 on single axle tractor with tandem trailer. Thinking about it, the incident I wrote about above was around 1968. The B-61 was probably mid-fifties vintage. Heater/defroster was terrible, wipers as bad, drafty cab, glazed and scratched windshields, no spring brakes, 2-stick transmissions, etc. Don't get me started...lol. Jack, it was just one of those things where you had to live in that era to understand. Not much "fun" but sure did give you great experience with a "baptism of fire". Ask some older guys that are retired. I'm glad I ran in that era.
Another great video! We had 21 inches of snow today, but we didn't do any driving, we stayed home and watched you drive in it! Be safe out there! Peace!
Nice video. I live in Norway, am a former truckdriver and we also have winters. We do not have much of your nice highways though. Mostly 2 lanes. I can say you are a very good driver!
I’m back again, able to watch this time. More of the same,snow, snow and more snow. Looks as if you had it under control, felt safe and secure in the shotgun seat. Hope the trip to Phoenix is uneventful, be safe, be careful. Thanks Edward
You handle the road trips with professional and ease, noting the hazards as you drive. Hope to hear you keep driving so you don't get caught up in the road closure. It is a hassle for truckers to have road closures.
Just found your channel and love it! As a former New Englander now residing in SC this video is deja vu why I headed south. You definitely are a driving pro. 👏👍🏻
Saturday morning Oct 30, 2021 Came over this on my back to the NW corner of CO on Thursday, and remembered these videos by MMM and had to come here again just to enjoy RIDING SHOTGUN. As of this morning 56.9k subs. YEE HAW Mike. Looking to 75,000 nuts like me. Keep it up. Still lookin for the chickn. SEE YA
Enjoyed your video. I'm not a truck driver, and never been to central Colorado. Most of my experience is with Monteagle on the way to/from Missouri to Atlanta visiting my aunt. Gone over it many a time on both bike and car, and I have run into some nasty weather. Car or truck in the snow it's all the same to me - MAKE NO SUDDEN MOVES, PLEASE. Being squished under a truck is a sure way to ruin your day. Long as your're steady and predictable, we'll get down to the bottom just fine and Johnny Cash won't have to save your soul....or mine either. Keep on truckin' sir. :)
Hi Mike, I've noticed (how about you) this generation seems to always want the answers w/ out putting out the work.. the work it took us to learn. You mentioned "low torque" reminds me of those semi tractors... AND loaded trailers race, I'm thinking the 1/4mi., and watch their frontends torque and twist like I've never seen. Pretty awesome, thanks.. great job... again!
We're supposed to look to those that did it and mastered it before us to give us wisdom and guidance. Truck driving is NOT easy! We're just trying to learn without dying
Misty Mountain Mike I think you're doing phenomenal job as most people have no idea what it takes to drive a truck in to make the right decisions every second what you got going on around how to ride shotgun with you anytime my good man God bless you and have a good day
My sister is visiting me in NJ, she lives in centennial and is enjoying your videos, she has lived in CO for over 40 years now, we're watchung on a 106 inch screen so it feels like we're right In the passenger seat.
New sub here, I'm enjoying watching your expertise on the road in this crazy weather! I'm from L.A., we don't see this weather there, obviously! But I'm learning from you if I ever have to drive on a snowy mountain pass! All due respect!
I'm watching this on Dec. 27th. Be happy you aren't on I5 South or North bound. The Grapevine has been closed since early yesterday and, at this time, not sure when it will open. Hwy 58 through Tehachapi was opened, with CHP escort, but traffic REALLY backed up. Have safe travels and a great 2020, Mt. Mike.
Traffic between Jct and Denver is ridiculous! Nice to see a Colorado driver that can drive. Hope you got home and got to enjoy that beer. You deserved it after this trip.
I drove the Teton pass once, a month ago, at night, freezing drizzle. When I got to Jackson Hole, I thought, everything here arrived by truck, and that doesn’t stop because of weather. Who does this work? Led me to Mr. Shotgun(MM). This guy is fearless, the consummate professional. Actually he may be doing a disservice to the industry. He makes this look too easy. A few classes, correct license, and off you go. With tons of cargo, nothing formulaic here. Unless it’s July and you’re in Kansas where it’s flat. Back to back trips at night, in the snow, in the Rockies. Most people might say see you in the morning. These truckers are in a different group for sure. Safety first.
We are going to change your name to "Mad Man Mike", it's a shame your name isn't Maxx!, which is my cats, hence Mad Maxx!,lol.....nice driving Mike, appreciate the video...
Paul VonAuth Ha good name. Did you ever see one of his first snow videos a few years back that he deleted because it was too Wild and Crazy ? Makes these last few videos look like child’s play. I so wish he would put it up again.
Wow it appears as if you are moving faster than 28 mph. Wow a 7 mile hill! I’ve been riding along with you for quite some time now, and I am very relaxed 😌
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"Still warm out, 22 degrees" - something that will never come out of my mouth
Another phrase that you'll never hear is: "Hand me that piano."
20 year driver here,mostly New England,which can get tricky from time to time.I want to take a moment to say that I admire your mastery of the arena that you operate in,sir. Makes a difference that most people have no idea about,but there you are,bringing it with as little drama as possible.Outstanding.
I can only agree. 35 years worth of experience has only made me tired of this crap. He keeps a great level head through it all. I wish him all the best!
10year driver turck
Ten years of truck driver experience can you help me
As a newbie driver.. all of you veteran drivers have bigger balls than most people in the world! Hope I get to that point!
My husband and I love following you, your driving, and all the scenery. Since we are homebound, we get to travel everyday Riding Shotgun. Thanks so much.
I am homebound also. It just feels so wonderful to be on the road again. 🌿🕊
I used to load/unload trucks for a grocery store in Wyoming. In the winter, I could tell the difference between a good driver and amateur. The good drivers asked me for empty pallets and bales of cardboard, etc (which we always had stacks of, and had to go back to Utah anyways). The rookies were always running late and refused to take 15 minutes to let me load them with reclaim.
I really enjoyed riding with you. Thank you for doing this. I like listening to your calm voice and your knowledge about driving ON SNOWY ICY ROADS. Your so brave. You deliver what America needs. God Bless You. Your Grandchildren are lucky to have you for a GrandFather. Stay safe. 🌿🕊🇺🇸
Good evening Mountain Man Mike . We have had another great shotgun ride thru the snow . Great Drive . See you later . Peace
I moved to the West coast from a northern part of a northern (cold...snowy) state years ago and miss snow country and the beauty and challenges that came with that life. Could watch your snow-related videos for hours. I hope that new truck drivers, or prospective truck drivers watch your channel as you seem like a great mentor with your wisdom on how to handle very real-life driving. We are so grateful for truck drivers and the fact that you keep life moving, literally. Thank you.
I love the way you know your rig, read the road, the conditions ahead, and the other traffic... a master of your profession. Respect to you Sir...
I’m sitting here in my chair movin my feet n gripping my seat. That level of concentration for that length of time is brutal on the ol body. It’s not just turning a wheel like people think.
Thank you to all the truckers out there. You keep us going. I could never do your job driving in all sort of weather conditions.
I felt like I was riding along with you in the pasenger seat. All 3 videos where great. Peaace right back at ya brother.
Excellent video. Thank you for all that you do. We take the things we walk in the super markets and pick up for granted. Once again thank you and stay safe.
Love riding along. You are an awesome driver! I have several truck drivers in my family and it’s awesome to see what they may go through on the road!! Be safe and God Blees and keep you safe!!!🤗🤗🤗
Talk about getting in to it. At one point I actually looked for my rear view mirror. Don't have one in my living room.
Thumbs up.
Another video fully watched.
Wow what a drive mate glad im just one of your passengers thank you so much Jim from new Zealand cheers peace
Thank you so much for taking us along riding shotgun!! In the part of Australia where I live, we don't get snow. We spend most of the time coping with the heat. So these driving conditions are completely new to me, even though I've been driving for 43 years. I learned a lot from watching your 3 videos for this trip and even learned new terminology, re Jack Brake positions, etc. I also learned about the topography of this area. Nothing like that where I live. Stay safe, keep on doing what you do so well and I'll be catching up on more of your videos. Sending best wishes from Down Under 🇦🇺✌🏻😎
Hey Rhonda, if you like the experience of driving in lots of snow, plus the usual bunch of idiot roadusers thrown in, come to Tassie in winter and dare the Bass Highway! 👋👋👋😨😨
@@dietmarwolf79 Will have to give that a go. I got a similar experience in Victoria on the Alpine Highway. For a real scary experience, you should try the Gillies Highway in Qld on a motorbike...that's something else 😎
First time listeningto your videos...enjoyed the video......will tag along again. I was raised by an ole truck driver and I was taught how to handle that rig in the snow.....i was impressed...great job! Reminded me of the days so long ago was I was riding in the passenger seat! Be safe!
You're a great driver! Got me there & back safely!!
When you know what you doing is just another day in paradise✌I drive I 90,80 and 70 on all year round ...Seattle, Portland, san Francisco to the new England area When you confident on your driving skills is nothing to worry about it ,,
You could be confident like you claimed but if circumstances do not align with your skills..wreck is not impossible. Nobody is invincible when it comes to mother nature.
Don't get overly confident! We all make mistakes.
This guy makes it look easy,this is a lot of long stressful driving
You are the best 76 yrs Michigan 🤗🇺🇸🇨🇦
I love the rear wiper on the car on the flatbed wrecker happily going back-and-forth
Need help what's that all about,???
@@demetriushill9725 lazy tow operator didn't bother to shut everything off when he loaded it. Typical a-hole....probably not his car, he didn't care.
@@demetriushill9725
36:15 Vehicle was being towed and should have had the wipers off.
But I also understand the tow driver probably just wanted to get out of the road conditions. I don't blame him.
Hi Mike,
I watched 3 of your videos tonight and I loved riding 'with' you. I have always wanted to do that going cross country...and now I can. It is exciting for me to learn how you drive with such confidence through challenging weather condition. I am a Radio Broadcaster in Connecticut and I want to thank you for your contribution. You are a HERO. THANK YOU. You be safe! I will subscribe to your channel.
The best part of TH-cam is watching pro's at work getting shit done the right way. That's some bad ass winter driving right there in this little 3 video series.
Always enjoying watching...I still miss traveling those snowy roads when I used to live out there
You did good Mike and thanks for giving me some more of the tunnel this time. Happy New Year.
Your wipers drive my four month old kitten crazy.
Thanks for the ride Mike, no complaints.
.....you are the MASTER of Total Control! To the Moon! and beyond!!! Great Video!!!
Whoa.. take it easy lol.. I have a lot of years driving on snow . 20+ but anybody who drives that much should aquire the skills necessary to navigate treacherous roads.. much appreciation for the comment and hope you enjoy ☮️
You know, the driving techniques you demonstrate in handling your big truck can also apply to 4-wheelers. It's all about maintaining momentum; not accelerating or braking abruptly, just keepin' on keeping on. Nice work driver!
Great job of driving. Rode both eastbound and westbound legs with you. Really liked your continuous comments. Learned a lot. Been several times on I70 to and from Vail, but never in a truck. Fun, fun. Thanks.
Another nice video, Mountain Man Mike. Hopefully you were able to enjoy that cold beer when you got home.
I accidentally found the first of this set of three, and followed them all the way through. I haven't driven in the mountains or in snow in about 15 years, and I didn't realize until these videos how much I missed it. I also rediscovered my long-dormant swear words for people who slow down in front of me on a hill!
By chance I found your vid of Minturn to Leadville and it brought back many fond memories of the days when we traveled the west. We traveled 24 several times. Driving from Glenwood Spgs to E. Tunnel in a snow storm was an experience I will never forget. After my husband died in 2005 I could not travel anymore. I loved the scenery and Colorado, especially. So, thank you for allowing me to ride Shotgun with you and I look forward to more vids
I really like it when you talk about the technical aspects of your driving. Your comments about other drivers’ lack of good driving practices is interesting as well.
Since 1984 I’ve written that many times. Not as a truck driver, but is a personal driver. We’ve gone in one and of Eisenhower and come out the other in a blizzard! If you don’t know what you’re doing, you need to get off the road and stay home. Great times skiing out there.
I don't drive in the snow anymore. After coping with the roads in CT and VT in all weather conditions for half my life, I am happy to stay in until the plow goes by. I have been on Cape Cod long enough (40 years) to remember ice thick enough to walk between Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth on the Cape, about 3 miles.
The past several years have been getting warmer with less snowfall and fewer storms. Last year only one 6" storm in February as I recall. Neighbors were good enough to clear my 100' driveway for me (and the ambulance). Riding shotgun with you is my best memory prompt. Love your videos. Be safe and carry a water pistol w/ice melt washer fluid for emergencies.
I found your videos at 4am. Haven't slept since! I'm in awe at your expertise! May the good Lord keep you safe. Thank you for what you do, and having us ride "shotgun" (don't change your title 👌) and educating us on driving through inclement weather.
your a good teacher.
That truck positively purrs, sounds wonderful.
I know absolutely nothing about truck driving. On the road I give them a lot of space and try to remain visible thinking it keeps me the trucker and the rest of us on the road safer.
I've seen a couple of your videos and find them quite interesting. Hearing you describe things that you need to keep in mind while driving helps me also in driving defensively. I'll watch more I'm sure. Keep safe out there guys and gals.
Number one.. just stay away.. and for that matter stay away from everyone.. lol.. cept when your off the road.. the get close af..
i really like and enjoy watching your videos. It's just like I'm riding shotgun and it's relaxing to listen to you talk and drive. Thanks for all you do!!
Hi Mike, you are a wealth of information to everyone traveling in winter weather. If people would just keep even pressure on the gas petal on snow covered road they will climb that hill. Safe travels!
Mike, Have a beer and take a nap! You earned it.
Cool Mike..enjoyed the ride..safe travels ✌🤭
Like I said skill and experience dam good job mountain Mike.
Thanks for the ride.
Be safe out there in America
I have been watching all 3 and you are a great truckie .thank you stay safe .Sue from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Enjoyed watching your series on the snow thru the mountains. Brought back a lot of similar memories. The very first serious snow I drove in had to go from Scranton, PA to Retsof, NY (near Buffalo) empty to pick up a load of rock salt of all things. I was kind of nervous when it started light snow as I left Scranton late afternoon. B-61 Mack single axle with 40 ft trailer. Of course no jake brakes. Lucky I had brakes at all...lol if you saw the tired equipment you'd understand. By the time I got to Elmira, it was coming down pretty hard. Got to Retsof, backed in and it took them about 4 hours to get me loaded with just over 40,000 lbs (floor load). Like a blizzard by the time I pulled out of there...blowing like hell. Found that the weight was great all the way back to Scranton. Remember going south on I-81 leaving Binghamton and crawling up over the mountain. NO chains...didn't have any! And very little traffic. But I knew if I could just keep it moving, regardless of how slow I traveled I'd get back in one piece. I did and it was one of the prouder moments of my driving career when I pulled in to the terminal about 4:00 AM...and of course there wasn't a soul around. By the time I retired after lots of years thru the northeast and midwest, I'd gone thru so much winter weather it became just normal routine. I just always followed the logic that got me thru my first experience: Keep it moving but go easy and you'll get there in one piece. You're giving good advice to these younger guys. It's like you're taking the words out of my mouth. I hope they listen.
@Jack Wells They just DID. Many truckers and companies did it all the time. Very common. Yes, overloaded sometimes but very common. Rigs weighed less at the time...trailers were shorter, tractors were lighter. 40,000 load I remember well because we'd load (400) 100 lb bags of salt. Gross at the time was 73,280 for 5 axles...and I believe around 59,000 for 4 axles. (9,000 on the steer, 18,000 on the single axle drive, and 32,000 on the tandem trailer).Tractor and trailer unloaded probably weight 20,000....maybe close to 10,000 each. So, with 40,000 in the box and the unladen rig weighed 20,000 your gross would be 60,000....in this case, 1,000 over. Scales were few and far between and easy to avoid when needed. Most were along state routes and were nothing more than little shacks often unattended. I (and others I knew) had up to 50,000 on single axle tractor with tandem trailer. Thinking about it, the incident I wrote about above was around 1968. The B-61 was probably mid-fifties vintage. Heater/defroster was terrible, wipers as bad, drafty cab, glazed and scratched windshields, no spring brakes, 2-stick transmissions, etc. Don't get me started...lol. Jack, it was just one of those things where you had to live in that era to understand. Not much "fun" but sure did give you great experience with a "baptism of fire". Ask some older guys that are retired. I'm glad I ran in that era.
Love your videos and instructions, especially about the Jake
I've got high speed internet and it's working great. I'm give out just riding in all that snow. Great driving Mike.
I've enjoyed riding through this area with you via your video ...now off to bed I go. You deserve a long rest too. Bye and thanks for this journey!
Another great video! We had 21 inches of snow today, but we didn't do any driving, we stayed home and watched you drive in it! Be safe out there! Peace!
Thanks again !!! ...playing now ....rock n roll
Nice video. I live in Norway, am a former truckdriver and we also have winters. We do not have much of your nice highways though. Mostly 2 lanes. I can say you are a very good driver!
I’m back again, able to watch this time. More of the same,snow, snow and more snow. Looks as if you had it under control, felt safe and secure in the shotgun seat. Hope the trip to Phoenix is uneventful, be safe, be careful. Thanks Edward
You handle the road trips with professional and ease, noting the hazards as you drive. Hope to hear you keep driving so you don't get caught up in the road closure. It is a hassle for truckers to have road closures.
Cool, skilled ride. Thank you
Nice videos of your travels thru the snow! Who's to tell you on how to drive in the snow when you have 20 plus years driving in it. Nice work, Mike.
I drove for 30 plus years and retired now I am a handyman trucking is stressful respect to you lad
Just found your channel and love it! As a former New Englander now residing in SC this video is deja vu why I headed south. You definitely are a driving pro. 👏👍🏻
Saturday morning Oct 30, 2021 Came over this on my back to the NW corner of CO on Thursday, and remembered these videos by MMM and had to come here again just to enjoy RIDING SHOTGUN. As of this morning 56.9k subs. YEE HAW Mike. Looking to 75,000 nuts like me. Keep it up. Still lookin for the chickn. SEE YA
Great Video, nice job Mike, well deserved cocktails 🍸 🍺, for you, again enjoy ALL your videos! Thanks 🙏🏻 again
Going down Eisenhower on dry ground is crazy! Thankful for u brave drivers for us chickens!
Man, just mesmerizing and fun to watch (watched all 3 this trip) - great job :)
JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR VIDEO AS ALWAYS DO ENJOY HAPPY TRAILS
From the looks of things you need to request a delivery in the southern region. Here in Tucson we have had only rain.
Enjoyed your video. I'm not a truck driver, and never been to central Colorado. Most of my experience is with Monteagle on the way to/from Missouri to Atlanta visiting my aunt. Gone over it many a time on both bike and car, and I have run into some nasty weather. Car or truck in the snow it's all the same to me - MAKE NO SUDDEN MOVES, PLEASE. Being squished under a truck is a sure way to ruin your day. Long as your're steady and predictable, we'll get down to the bottom just fine and Johnny Cash won't have to save your soul....or mine either. Keep on truckin' sir. :)
MIKE hahaha that is why you are called a Professional....... and you're home with the family. Prefect Grandpa......ps enjoy every minute
Thanks Mike I tried watching last night but kept freezing up. Good video reminds me of when I used to drive in U.P. And northern Wi. Lol peace!!!
Amazing! Peace be to you as well! I loved breakfast with my Pappap, especially the day after Thanksgiving.
From south of Brazil, 33 degrees Celsius ! Amazing vídeos, love it ✌
Doesn’t freak me out! Love it. Ran the Alcan during the sixties......17% grades..... no pavement ....lots of chains!
Hi Mike, I've noticed (how about you) this generation seems to always want the answers w/ out putting out the work.. the work it took us to learn. You mentioned "low torque" reminds me of those semi tractors... AND loaded trailers race, I'm thinking the 1/4mi., and watch their frontends torque and twist like I've never seen. Pretty awesome, thanks.. great job... again!
We're supposed to look to those that did it and mastered it before us to give us wisdom and guidance. Truck driving is NOT easy! We're just trying to learn without dying
Great job driving triple M! I wonder how the Autonomous Trucks of the future will do in those conditions!
Thanks Camp.. they will not make it.. at least not for years to come .. in the mtns in snow anyway..
@@ridingshotgun1251 Then they will close the snow-covered passes for all semis - so as not to disadvantage the autonomous ones "unreasonably".
I'm still riding shotgun with you since video one.
Misty Mountain Mike I think you're doing phenomenal job as most people have no idea what it takes to drive a truck in to make the right decisions every second what you got going on around how to ride shotgun with you anytime my good man God bless you and have a good day
Watched all three of the series. I kept looking for the side mirrors. Take care and Keep 'er safe and shiny side up.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I enjoyed the ride. :-)
My sister is visiting me in NJ, she lives in centennial and is enjoying your videos, she has lived in CO for over 40 years now, we're watchung on a 106 inch screen so it feels like we're right In the passenger seat.
New sub here, I'm enjoying watching your expertise on the road in this crazy weather! I'm from L.A., we don't see this weather there, obviously! But I'm learning from you if I ever have to drive on a snowy mountain pass! All due respect!
Like to see the driver operator facial expressions during these tense moments.
Enjoyed the ride. I'm betting you were tired after the trips up & down!
Slick highway but with chains Mike should be copacetic no snowy conditions such as Colorado yikes
You earned that cold beer Mike! Great job as always! Take care.
Have a good-un, Mountain Man M. Great job. Tires & Chains keep on working it. 🐞🎧🎼🎶🏞🏔❄. Thanks for the post
Thanks for the ride Mike, Happy New Year, all the best for 2020
I'm watching this on Dec. 27th. Be happy you aren't on I5 South or North bound. The Grapevine has been closed since early yesterday and, at this time, not sure when it will open. Hwy 58 through Tehachapi was opened, with CHP escort, but traffic REALLY backed up. Have safe travels and a great 2020, Mt. Mike.
Traffic between Jct and Denver is ridiculous! Nice to see a Colorado driver that can drive. Hope you got home and got to enjoy that beer. You deserved it after this trip.
I drove the Teton pass once, a month ago, at night, freezing drizzle. When I got to Jackson Hole, I thought, everything here arrived by truck, and that doesn’t stop because of weather. Who does this work? Led me to Mr. Shotgun(MM). This guy is fearless, the consummate professional. Actually he may be doing a disservice to the industry. He makes this look too easy. A few classes, correct license, and off you go. With tons of cargo, nothing formulaic here. Unless it’s July and you’re in Kansas where it’s flat. Back to back trips at night, in the snow, in the Rockies. Most people might say see you in the morning. These truckers are in a different group for sure. Safety first.
We are going to change your name to "Mad Man Mike", it's a shame your name isn't Maxx!, which is my cats, hence Mad Maxx!,lol.....nice driving Mike, appreciate the video...
Paul VonAuth Ha good name. Did you ever see one of his first snow videos a few years back that he deleted because it was too Wild and Crazy ? Makes these last few videos look like child’s play. I so wish he would put it up again.
Great commentary! Thanks for the videos. Whew-wee! Glad I don't drive in that stuff anymore.
thank for taking me with you
Enjoy the videos. I don't like driving in snow nor riding with most people but I would feel safe with your driving. 😁
Fo Sho! Thank you for what you do so well!
Iron Man Mike I would say, lol. Good stuff, Mike ✌
You truckers are true warriors.....I would've seen that snow and called in and quit.....
Wow it appears as if you are moving faster than 28 mph. Wow a 7 mile hill! I’ve been riding along with you for quite some time now, and I am very relaxed 😌
Thanks Margo.. I usually do travel faster than 28 mph.. lol
Love these mtn pass videos Mike. You have the same attitude I have.
Another enjoyed video. Great job man. Thumbs up.