I’m putting all my money on Rory at the wreck her Olympics. Edit: just after Rory started his shop I was in Moab with my first ever jeep with my wife and two kids. I broke my steering box on the first trail first mile. It was catching randomly enough just to nurse it off the Fins and into town. It literally stopped working in his entrance. I had called a friend to see where to take it. He told me your place. Since I was along way from arizona and a it was a weekend. Getting parts was impossible until Monday and then it was going to take time to get it there and install. Rory sourced a steering box from another jeep took it out of that one and installed it. He had us back on the road in a few hours. We were able to enjoy the rest of the day out on the trails and were able to stay over and ride 1/2 of Sunday before driving home to Phoenix area. I still have that steering box and I’ve not had any issues with it at all. Rory was super kind to stop whatever he was doing and took the time to take care of me and my family. He lent us his vehicle to go get my kids lunch while he fixed my jeep. What you see on this channel is the real deal. Rory is super kind, funny and took the time we would be safe and to make sure we could finish enjoying our time in Moab. I asked him what would have happened if I Cournoyer get my jeep off the trail myself? He laughed and said, “ oh I would got you off, it just would have cost you a lot more. Lol”. Thank you again Rory for what you did that day, you are a good man.
Rory is the favorite, but I have been a fan of Eric and the BSF Recovery Team wreck for 8 or 9 years, so I’ll have Eric’s hat and t-shirt on at the wrecker games.
Matt's going to break. New rig and it is showing some weak points. Fab Rats is completely unknown. I don't think BFG is at all built for the rocks. OK, going with Rory. Now who wants to try and take some of my money? I like all the people who are entered so it should be a great time. Wish I could be there in person but funds just won't allow it. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe time there.
Matt deff has a bad ass rig that once sorted should trump trailmater.. That being said Rory has a ton more seat time and refinement with hs rig. Matt still has quite a few more bugs to workout and improvements to be made. I think once the heavy wrecker is sorted it would be hard to touch lot of good parts into his rig for sure. Guy vs guy they both have a lot of experience and from the videos I've seen of both it would be a toss up between the two given similar rigs and simular seat time in that rig. I wish I could attend the wrecker games but I'm to broke for all that should i start a go fund me? lol I'm kidding about the go fund me part.
Also plot twist fab rats or merlin tows rory and matt back to their trailers. hahahaha would that be a hoot to be towed back "home" by the sorta under dogs at least from what I've seen.
My dad is a big fan and a true local. Will you give him a shout out? His name is George. He spent a lot of time as a kid working at Blaine Steven’s shop right there where you guys are He got me watching and we bond over talking about what you guys have been up to.
It’s fun watching 3 guys getting along doing a great job, not everyone could deal with the stress and conditions your put into doing these recoveries. It’s alarming how many people are not aware how quick things go bad and not prepared, your crew are literally life savers in your area of expertise and knowledge of the trails, and driving. Take care thanks for the adventures, stay safe. From Alaska
i wouldnt call them life savers, but they do save the search and rescue teams from having to deploy. it is cool to see the friendship and teamwork amongst the dozen or so channels. the benefit of filming is that they can edit out moments of frustration and anger, so just cuz we never see them upset doesnt mean they are never upset. they are humans after all
@@carlholland3819 As a personal observation, I have witnessed the most minute of actions being responsible for the life or death of another. We have all caused deaths - either directly or indirectly. We are all responsible for the creation of new lives as well. (Regardless of your personal involvement in such.) Every life effects another... Every. Single. One. Even yours. (Don't allow yourself to be thought-constricted into believing that the only life that matters is human...)
Think its amazing how unprepared people there are, try pulling people(non tourists) here(interior/norther Alaska) out of the ditch and off trails... thats what amazes me.
Getting established requires the skills and the crew to repeatedly succeed in each job. You all keep proving this while having great attitude and no hype! No BS claims, just results! And some fun thrown in there!
Yeah, I am gonna' love watching Rory give a training clinic in the Off Road Wrecker Games. My dark horse pick for 2nd place is the other well seasoned team (Eric and the BSF wrecker).
You guys are the best! The camaraderie with the other channels and friends really makes it work. You can see the friendship when everyone has pitched in to help Matt test his wrecker. You’ve set the bar high
Utah native here, grew up in the Salt Lake area, remembering as a youngster how cool it was to go to Moab! The 2 gas stations, 3 restaurants and single grocery store! Boy Scout trips to Elephant Hill and Salt Creek in the Family Suburban! Being able to wheel Cain Creek in a stock Toyota pickup with 31" tires! Camping just about anywhere you wanted, and not seeing anyone for day's ! Riding dirt bikes on Slickrock before anyone even knew about it! Miss those times, but still can't stay away for to long!!
Mike you realize that it is only because you capture such good angles for the videos that Rory makes you stay out there running in the deep snow so much of the time! The snow collecting on the back of the wrecker made TrailMater look like a cake with white frosting. The only reason Rory covered that back window opening was because the snow was starting to cover the SnapOn wrench shifter levers!
I think it's great that the fearless Sean and the talented Mike allow Rory to come along on these recoveries. Thank you for the discussion at the shop and the landscape shots on the road.
The fact that they do recoveries in any weather and expose themselves to rain, snow and frigid temperatures is phenomenal. Great service you guys provide. Saving people's lives from very certain fatal exposure. Thanks guys. 💯
You guys are awesome! The highlight of 2023 so far was meeting you guys at the expo last week. I saw Shawn (sorry if that's not how you spell your name) when I was coming in and got to shake his hand and asked him where to buy tickets, he didn't know. Then I met Rory , freakin awesome down to earth guy! Mike was busy with a fan but I got to shake his hand before I left. It was kinda surreal. I watch you guys all the time on my phone and TV but was way cool to actually interact with you guys.
Shawn made me laugh. We all point with our Lips instead of with a finger. Shawn is always in a laughing mood that's what so cool about him. Us Native's have good humor and like to tease each other and have fun. I'm from Wisconsin also and live on the Menomonee Indian Reservation. Lived here most of my life. I also lived in Milwaukee WI also. Good to see co workers have fun together and laughing.
I watch all your off road recovery competition and you have the best( most difficult) recoveries and the best tow rig. The stick shift is awesome and your transfer case to control front and rear drive is awesome.
the landscape presentations are just fabulous on this channel, mr Mike is such a natural w/ the camera with compositions rivaling the great painters :)
Fresh tracks!! I got a couple, -what’s been your least favorite vehicle to recovery and favorite one, on or off camera? -Longest recovery time wise and or mileage? -for all three of ya, what vehicles would you want to drive that you haven’t yet? Think dream car but bigger -favorite and least favorite trail in Moab Thanks guys, always look forward to the next one!
I believe that Trail Mater is the original "one size fits all" machine. I have yet to see the girl beaten and she did not even stop for a breath this time. Thank you for the background on yourselves. You really are the number one off road recovery/repair/whatever else channel.
Your camera work is incredible, I love the big scenery shots, you truely are in God's country down there, it's stunning to see. I loved how Trail Mater so effortlessly cruized through that deep snow and very impressed with those chains. I love your channel, your humor, banter and just great energy. It was nice to hear your background stories, well done. Is Justin still doing a lot of the editing and camera work when necessary?
I remember the first time I saw Tow Mater and Rory on a @HeavyDSparks vlog this past summer and was blown away on how freaking BADASS Both Mater and Rory are with them being out there doing these insane rescues. After that I was sold on your Channel. KEEP KILLING IT GUYS LOVE WHAT YA DO. YALL MIGHT HAVE TURNED THIS YANKEE THATS OUT OF ROCHESTER NEW YORK INTO AN OFF ROAD FAN. Well done ROARY🦁 n MATER 🙌
I never forget several years back me and a couple of friends were doing Cliff Hanger. We miss a turn and you were there, with what looked like a small child, and pointed us in the right direction. So cool seeing your videos now and how that child has grown up!
I just want to say that I discovered Fab Rats which led to Merlin, Robbie and of course the red headed step child Matt. The Cheeze heads are great too but Rory you and your shenanigans are the best. It just reminds me of things that go on at our shop. I love it. Keep doing your thing. They don’t stand a chance in the Tow Truck Games. I really enjoy you googans. I was paralyzed 3 years ago and believe it or not I’m learning how to walk again after totally paralyzed. I have terrible nerve pain but you have helped me pass some really tough times. You guys give us something that is real tv. I love it. I’m pulling for YALL 😏 Oh I’ve been say that you’ll win because you’re just meaner What’s the orange / red thing on Maters boom?
I’m so sorry you had been paralyzed. But God bless your recovery. I was a 240lb guy till I got Maxillofacial surgery because of horrible sleep apnea. My face is still numb because it takes a month to regrow 1mm of nerve in my face. I lost 70LBS and feel like a young man again. I’m 60 and working hard and working out. Praise God for the intervention because I was about to a stoke out because of the lack of oxygen. I was choking out every 60 seconds! Now my air way is like a freeway. All my ailments went away after the surgery. I want to make my 82 ford city dump 4 wheel drive. I love that truck although it tops out at 65.
Great video and great channel. I met Rory, Shaun & Mike at the SL Off Road Expo, and you are all just as down to earth as the videos make it seem. This is literally the best TH-cam Channel out there. Great guys, doing what they love and I love the fact the videos aren't trying to pitch viewers on all their "merch." I have learned a ton about crawling from the videos. Keep up the great work!
It really is a treat to watch the 3 of you work together. And the scenery is second to none- wow - beautiful........ And of course- thanks for taking us along!
You guys are so AWESOME!! Thank you for the CLEAN content and funny personality of each person. Mike does great video shooting and Sean’s laugh is so contagious. Rory, well , you’re just super kool. GOD BLESS
Was in Vegas this past weekend for business, drove in from TX. Figured I'd take a roundabout route home. Made it to Sand Hollow/Zion then figured I'd hit Moab on the downstroke. Alas circumstances prevented that portion of the trip; had to shoot right back down home. Am very sorry I missed a chance to meet y'all in person. Next time for sure.
I very glad that you set down an get real with us. I've been watching for about 2 years and I'd have to say that you guys never disappoint me. Really enjoy your content, as well as so many others that in your world. Keep it coming y'all. Thanks.
Q&A: What advice would you give to folks off-roading for the first time in the Moab area? What trail is great for views with a minimum of upgrades to your average 4x4? What trial would best be avoided by anyone without a "buggy" or "Wile-E"? Are there any companies or organizations that host trail crawls that folks book a spot on and show up on a date to do a trail? Some great views in this one guys! Thanks for taking us along and letting us see a little bit of what you do.
Neat look into the histories there! My question is, do you guys have one recovery that stands out above the rest? It could be from how sketchy it was, how much fun yall had, how difficult it was, or maybe it's a recovery that taught you a valuable lesson! Bonus question, how often do you guys get over halfway(or all the way) to a recovery only to find out that the customer got themselves out? Those of us who watch MORR have seen it a few times, I imagine it is incredibly frustrating. Thanks for the content and the hard work you guys do wrangling bulls and bullshitters out on the trails!
"So I was driving a van out into the middle of nowhere, when all of a sudden life happened, and the next thing I knew I was stuck in this snow that just suddenly popped up out of the ground .... who knew"😂 Those new chains are da bomb Tow🍅Mater👍🏻 Just another day in the Arctic ... er ah desert! Take care Rory, Shawn & Mike✌🏻❄☃🚙🚙
You have a hell of a reputation in the Off-road recovery world and you earned it. Enjoy all the content you put out. Can’t wait to see you in action at the Wrecker Games. The whole crew coming?
What great scenery Utah has! Miles and miles of flat snow covered desert with tall snow covered mountains in the distance and canyons with centuries of rock layers scattered here and there to vary the scenery. I wish I could travel so I could see it all in person.
You got some amazing skills love seeing your videos you got some cool co worker s and thanks for letting me watch and learn more about off rood recovery 😎 👍
Doing stuff for fun is easy. Doing that same stuff AND surviving financially is a whole 'nother matter. I congratulate you on making your hobby into a secure, paying career. Well done Rory!
The scenery, the customers, the situations, and your absolute knowledge of the Moab trails makes these videos fun to watch. I am glad Matt told you to talk to us.
You 3 guys make such a great team, im so glad I came across your channel. Its like my self and my colleagues at work having banter with each other. I am a female carpenter who lives on a small island called Jersey in the English Channel. I wish all the vary bast with future endeavours and I’ll be sure to keep watching you ❤
Thanks Rory and the "Mike and Shawn show " I enjoyed the background part, you need to throw one in from time to time, maybe telling stories about each other😉
Really do appreciate the individual stories. Lends a little background to the faces and the personalities. Life can throw the occasional curveball and you guys with humor and comradery lessen the impact of that ball when it hits in the forehead.
Questions: 1. Where is the furthest you've been from Moab? 2. Where is the furthest you want to visit (bucket list like stuff)? 3. What is your go to style of M&M's? 4. Who's coming in 2nd place?
I'm talking with my wife about coming out for the wrecker games, so hopefully I'll get the chance to come out and meet all of u guys! So stoked have a great day and God bless
With more snow on the way!!!! 6-8” more over here in Cortez by Thursday am. Can’t complain about moisture really!! Good for filling the reservoirs. Stay safe out there guys!!
Well I’m glad you blokes met and made this happen, it’s entertaining as hell and some of the most beautiful country scenes outside of Australia. God had a plan and so did Rory. Cheers 🍻
Another great recovery. Those new snow chains are awesome. I am from the UK and love Moab. I have visited 3 times but unfortunately i was not watching TH-cam at the time. I have a couple of t shirts from Milt`s stop n eat. Some of the trails you go on are unbelievable. I drove up Shafer Canyon in a Tahoe and was a bit scared . Would be like a walk in the park to Rory. You have built an amazing vehicle in Trailmater .It does exactly what you ask of it because you put a lot of thought in what you would need out on the trail.
Thank you, love this channel, been to Moab a few times Jeepin and when I watch your channel I feel like I am there. Cannot think of any questions right now, you keep explaining things in your vids which helps, for example the comparison vid between your two wreckers. Another vid you explained how your on board welder works, all good info.
Great to hear the discussion about how you started: perhaps you could summarize this and put it in the description part of each video, so everyone can find it.
You guys make a great team together and the videos are excellent and a lot of fun and laughs to watch. The undercarriage camera views look really good as your wheelin along all of the trails. As I watch and listen to the rumble of Trailmater roll'in on the trails it seems like I can smell gas and oil exhaust coming through my screen 😂 I’m looking forward to being at the wrecker games next week,,, 💚💚Go Team Trailmater ! ! !💚💚👍😎
When I was young I loved to play and work in the cold ,ice and snow. By mid 40s I started changing as arthritis pain started. Now over 70 I live to be by a nice fire and look through a window at the ice and snow . The only good thing about being cold is getting warm 👍
Well said!! You guys live and work in the most beautiful surroundings on earth. Love what do and the channel is amazing to watch for an old gear head like me. Keep up the great content! Thank you 🙏🏼
How many builds have you got planned besides Robbie's tow truck? And how do you get 2 bulls onto a roll back including what's the right way to strap them down? Forget the last one I'll ask Robbie. Great group of guys!
It's cool that you had a little segments on the guys, I was wondering about them and answered some questions. Your videos are always original and I appreciate that it keeps me watch and watch! 👍
I like how you guys mainly let your work speak for itself. But it's also cool to know a bit of your history too. So I'll ask this - what were your first vehicles, and what happened to them? Lol
As capable as Trail Mater is in the snow, I have been itching for you to get chains all around. Love the Mike and Shawn show, with guest star Rory. I wait all day for new video to drop. Awesome job, all of you.
So great intro; yes do more briefing talk times maybe be before you do recovery and summarize at the end. Mike & Sean can give maybe what they think their next couple years look like.
Another great video - thanks guys! A few questions for the next segment - What vehicles breakdown the most often? (Toyotas, Jeeps, gmc etc.) How long was you longest recovery? What's you most memorable recovery? If you could build/own any vehicle what would it be and why? What recovery gear would you recommend everyone carry with them when out in moab? What's one of your pet peeves? If you couldn't be an off road recovery guy what would you be? Keep up the good work! Cheers gentlemen
On a total number basis, I'm going guess Jeeps because there seems to be millions of them everywhere. What about a percentage basis. I'm going to guess vehicles that had no business being where they were or can't forecast weather. Everyone seems to rag on Toyotas a bit in the state it seems. In Australia they're pretty much top of the pile. Cruisers are everywhere!
Thanks again for showing how easy it is to insure success by putting tire chains on. I see so many people, both local and those in on off-road videos, where they go places where they know they can get stuck, and they don't carry tire chains. Is it a macho thing, to die not having chains? And too, the trick is to let the chains do the work, not the gas pedal. I don't go to the extreme your customers do, but I go alone mostly, so I'm ever watchful of my situation and my ability to get out of it. I carry tire chains, two hand winches - both with synthetic rope. Plus other ropes, chains, cables, pulleys, snatch blocks, and shackles. Heavy steel stakes for anchors if there are no rocks or trees, a big hammer, and a shovel. I never have far to go to get unstuck. Because I pay attention, so I don't have to spend all day getting unstuck. Not carrying tire chains where you know you might get stuck, is like not carrying extra water on a hot day, on a long trek through a desert where you've never been before. Too many people go places in the snow unprepared. I know of several local people who died because they went beyond a road closure, and got stuck. People died only because they were not prepared for where they went. One woman was saved by a local rancher who saw the fresh tire tracks going in on a dead-end road. He first found the man who had tried to walk out for help. He was dead. The farmer went on following the tracks. He found the stuck vehicle. He saw foot prints heading off in a wrong direction. He followed them, and came to an abandoned cabin. There he found a woman without proper clothing. She had tried to start a fire, but couldn't. She was barely alive. but he got her to the hospital. Another death was a woman, a county employee. Ironically she was a safety officer. She was headed home, but the main highway was closed. She took another highway and then tried a shortcut back to the first highway. But it was closed too. The same closure as the first incident. She went beyond the closure and got her Jeep stuck. She decided to try to walk the shortcut to the first highway, and safety. She didn't make it. People who have never done it, don't understand how tiring it is to walk in deep snow. You can't go anywhere near as far as you think you can. The cold overtakes you in the end. I've been in such circumstances. I once rode a bus to a lone intersection. I expected to be met by someone with a car. They didn't show. I had to walk 6 miles. It could have been easy if someone, anyone, would have come along and given me a ride. There was no traffic. It had been a warm day. I was in shirtsleeves. I realized right away the danger I was in. All I could do was to keep walking. My bare arms were totally numb from the cold, but I made it. Another time I had gotten a ride to town from a ski resort. But I had to work early the next morning, so I changed my mind. I had them let me out in a blizzard, to walk back. They didn't want to leave me, but I said I had to go back. I thought I could make it easy. I thought to head cross country to save time. But I realized the snow would be a lot deeper going cross country. I probably wouldn't make it. I stayed following the road. The wind was blowing so hard the snow stung my face. I had to walk with my back to the wind. Looking forward every few steps to keep me headed properly. I barely made it. When I got inside the ski resort, friends didn't recognize me. I was covered head to toe with snow. They could only see my eyes. I learned from those two incidents, to not let myself get into such situations ever again. I'm here to tell you, I have never again risked my life doing such foolish things. I always go prepared.
I love watching Rory solve just about anything in his clever, capable ways... But I gotta say TrailMater is the star of the show! Such a cute little beast!
Best idea ever, "Discussion Time". Every once in a while, you should continue this idea. I almost moved out to the 4 corners area several years ago but my job transfer ended up going in another direction. This question is for Shawn, when I was visiting that area regularly, I met a lot of Navajo and noticed that the common surnames were Yazzie and Begay, is this true?
Thought for you… With no doors on that and winter rescues you might consider getting heated seats as an easy install for some sort of warmth especially on longer cold jobs. Get the ones that also have the cold option for the hot summer rescues and it would be a major comfort upgrade that should be bolt in out of a wrecked newer pickup.🤔👍
Missed you guys at the Expo this weekend - but it was really cool to see Trailmater and Blue in person. You can really see that 'Mater more "evolved" than it was "built"
Rory don't thank us for watching. Let us thank you for making the videos for us to watch. Excellent content and it's not fake. Some channels put on a show every time they add content to their channel. You keep it real and show exactly what's going on without all the hoopla. Even when you guys are out there just having fun, it's awesome to watch. Thank you very much for the videos. Keep on doing what you do best.
Wonderful to see Trail Mater as good in snow as in the hot desert. Not so many truck wreckers can do that and the scenery is unbelievably gorgeous! Oh and also loved the back story on your guys. Great stuff.
Arright, questions for ya: Rory, did you and Shawn know each other growing up? Do you remember the old Uranium mill that sat on the north side of town?? Im not sure when that was decommissioned but i think they were working on removing when i first went to Moab in 1992. You guys are the best! Keep ‘er up!
I’m putting all my money on Rory at the wreck her Olympics.
Edit: just after Rory started his shop I was in Moab with my first ever jeep with my wife and two kids. I broke my steering box on the first trail first mile. It was catching randomly enough just to nurse it off the Fins and into town. It literally stopped working in his entrance. I had called a friend to see where to take it. He told me your place. Since I was along way from arizona and a it was a weekend. Getting parts was impossible until Monday and then it was going to take time to get it there and install. Rory sourced a steering box from another jeep took it out of that one and installed it. He had us back on the road in a few hours. We were able to enjoy the rest of the day out on the trails and were able to stay over and ride 1/2 of Sunday before driving home to Phoenix area. I still have that steering box and I’ve not had any issues with it at all. Rory was super kind to stop whatever he was doing and took the time to take care of me and my family. He lent us his vehicle to go get my kids lunch while he fixed my jeep. What you see on this channel is the real deal. Rory is super kind, funny and took the time we would be safe and to make sure we could finish enjoying our time in Moab. I asked him what would have happened if I Cournoyer get my jeep off the trail myself? He laughed and said, “ oh I would got you off, it just would have cost you a lot more. Lol”. Thank you again Rory for what you did that day, you are a good man.
Only way Rory loses is if comfort and amenities are a consideration. Put some windows and some real doors in the thing.
Rory is the favorite, but I have been a fan of Eric and the BSF Recovery Team wreck for 8 or 9 years, so I’ll have Eric’s hat and t-shirt on at the wrecker games.
Matt's going to break. New rig and it is showing some weak points. Fab Rats is completely unknown. I don't think BFG is at all built for the rocks. OK, going with Rory. Now who wants to try and take some of my money?
I like all the people who are entered so it should be a great time. Wish I could be there in person but funds just won't allow it. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe time there.
Matt deff has a bad ass rig that once sorted should trump trailmater.. That being said Rory has a ton more seat time and refinement with hs rig. Matt still has quite a few more bugs to workout and improvements to be made. I think once the heavy wrecker is sorted it would be hard to touch lot of good parts into his rig for sure. Guy vs guy they both have a lot of experience and from the videos I've seen of both it would be a toss up between the two given similar rigs and simular seat time in that rig. I wish I could attend the wrecker games but I'm to broke for all that should i start a go fund me? lol I'm kidding about the go fund me part.
Also plot twist fab rats or merlin tows rory and matt back to their trailers. hahahaha would that be a hoot to be towed back "home" by the sorta under dogs at least from what I've seen.
My dad is a big fan and a true local. Will you give him a shout out? His name is George. He spent a lot of time as a kid working at Blaine Steven’s shop right there where you guys are He got me watching and we bond over talking about what you guys have been up to.
New merch idea… Trail mater SNOWGLOBE!!! Where all the snow is inside the cab just like the real thing. Just give it a shake haha
It’s fun watching 3 guys getting along doing a great job, not everyone could deal with the stress and conditions your put into doing these recoveries. It’s alarming how many people are not aware how quick things go bad and not prepared, your crew are literally life savers in your area of expertise and knowledge of the trails, and driving. Take care thanks for the adventures, stay safe. From Alaska
i wouldnt call them life savers, but they do save the search and rescue teams from having to deploy. it is cool to see the friendship and teamwork amongst the dozen or so channels. the benefit of filming is that they can edit out moments of frustration and anger, so just cuz we never see them upset doesnt mean they are never upset. they are humans after all
@@carlholland3819 As a personal observation, I have witnessed the most minute of actions being responsible for the life or death of another. We have all caused deaths - either directly or indirectly. We are all responsible for the creation of new lives as well. (Regardless of your personal involvement in such.) Every life effects another... Every. Single. One. Even yours.
(Don't allow yourself to be thought-constricted into believing that the only life that matters is human...)
Think its amazing how unprepared people there are, try pulling people(non tourists) here(interior/norther Alaska) out of the ditch and off trails... thats what amazes me.
Thank you! That was nice to hear more about you guys and how your business came about. Thanks for taking us along! 👍
It’s always great going on recovery’s with the 3 amigos . You guy rock
Discussion time: Very cool. You guys are the gold standard. Always an enjoyable watch.
Getting established requires the skills and the crew to repeatedly succeed in each job. You all keep proving this while having great attitude and no hype! No BS claims, just results! And some fun thrown in there!
Yeah, I am gonna' love watching Rory give a training clinic in the Off Road Wrecker Games. My dark horse pick for 2nd place is the other well seasoned team (Eric and the BSF wrecker).
You always get the job done ✅✅✅
Mike did not know about the high air pressure
Detective Bag💰with friends🥶having ability to overcome enumerate laws is Indian for, "how". What, hell you also crazy
You guys are the best! The camaraderie with the other channels and friends really makes it work. You can see the friendship when everyone has pitched in to help Matt test his wrecker. You’ve set the bar high
Utah native here, grew up in the Salt Lake area, remembering as a youngster how cool it was to go to Moab! The 2 gas stations, 3 restaurants and single grocery store! Boy Scout trips to Elephant Hill and Salt Creek in the Family Suburban! Being able to wheel Cain Creek in a stock Toyota pickup with 31" tires! Camping just about anywhere you wanted, and not seeing anyone for day's ! Riding dirt bikes on Slickrock before anyone even knew about it! Miss those times, but still can't stay away for to long!!
Mike you realize that it is only because you capture such good angles for the videos that Rory makes you stay out there running in the deep snow so much of the time!
The snow collecting on the back of the wrecker made TrailMater look like a cake with white frosting. The only reason Rory covered that back window opening was because the snow was starting to cover the SnapOn wrench shifter levers!
I think it's great that the fearless Sean and the talented Mike allow Rory to come along on these recoveries. Thank you for the discussion at the shop and the landscape shots on the road.
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The fact that they do recoveries in any weather and expose themselves to rain, snow and frigid temperatures is phenomenal. Great service you guys provide. Saving people's lives from very certain fatal exposure. Thanks guys. 💯
You guys are awesome! The highlight of 2023 so far was meeting you guys at the expo last week. I saw Shawn (sorry if that's not how you spell your name) when I was coming in and got to shake his hand and asked him where to buy tickets, he didn't know. Then I met Rory , freakin awesome down to earth guy! Mike was busy with a fan but I got to shake his hand before I left. It was kinda surreal. I watch you guys all the time on my phone and TV but was way cool to actually interact with you guys.
I agree 100% !!!
Shawn made me laugh. We all point with our Lips instead of with a finger. Shawn is always in a laughing mood that's what so cool about him. Us Native's have good humor and like to tease each other and have fun. I'm from Wisconsin also and live on the Menomonee Indian Reservation. Lived here most of my life. I also lived in Milwaukee WI also. Good to see co workers have fun together and laughing.
Seems like Natives all over Canada do too. Neat to know.
What’s Trail Maters source of power?
Asking for a friend.
Can I suggest a "One liner" competition as an event in the Olympics? Not a separate event but best one liners throughout the whole event.
A big block chevy.
I believe TrailMater has a 454 EFI...
Here's to hoping you get to 500k subs soon as you guys deserve it for all the hard work and for entertaining all of us! Thank YOU!!
$826 - $13.2K
ESTIMATED MONTHLY EARNINGS
I watch all your off road recovery competition and you have the best( most difficult) recoveries and the best tow rig.
The stick shift is awesome and your transfer case to control front and rear drive is awesome.
I miss seeing your smiling sweet little daughter helping her dad out on the trail it’s heart warming love all your videos you guys are the real deal
the landscape presentations are just fabulous on this channel, mr Mike is such a natural w/ the camera with compositions rivaling the great painters :)
Thank you for the entertainment. I love this whole off-road community.
Fresh tracks!!
I got a couple,
-what’s been your least favorite vehicle to recovery and favorite one, on or off camera?
-Longest recovery time wise and or mileage?
-for all three of ya, what vehicles would you want to drive that you haven’t yet? Think dream car but bigger
-favorite and least favorite trail in Moab
Thanks guys, always look forward to the next one!
Good questions. Hope yours gets picked!
Hell yah , great questions I’m too much of a jokester to come up with good ones
Always a pleasure watching you guys work & the great crew. Thanks for sharing.
Only the best recovery show out there! Thanks Mike.
I believe that Trail Mater is the original "one size fits all" machine. I have yet to see the girl beaten and she did not even stop for a breath this time.
Thank you for the background on yourselves. You really are the number one off road recovery/repair/whatever else channel.
Your camera work is incredible, I love the big scenery shots, you truely are in God's country down there, it's stunning to see. I loved how Trail Mater so effortlessly cruized through that deep snow and very impressed with those chains. I love your channel, your humor, banter and just great energy. It was nice to hear your background stories, well done. Is Justin still doing a lot of the editing and camera work when necessary?
0:38 looks like another world. Thanks for taking us along
I remember the first time I saw Tow Mater and Rory on a @HeavyDSparks vlog this past summer and was blown away on how freaking BADASS Both Mater and Rory are with them being out there doing these insane rescues.
After that I was sold on your Channel.
KEEP KILLING IT GUYS LOVE WHAT YA DO.
YALL MIGHT HAVE TURNED THIS YANKEE THATS OUT OF ROCHESTER NEW YORK INTO AN OFF ROAD FAN.
Well done
ROARY🦁 n MATER 🙌
I never forget several years back me and a couple of friends were doing Cliff Hanger. We miss a turn and you were there, with what looked like a small child, and pointed us in the right direction. So cool seeing your videos now and how that child has grown up!
I enjoy all three of you and wish you all continued success! Chris and Lily too!
Magnificent country, I miss the snow so much, another great video. Well Done
Thank you Rory for showing the beautiful landscape. Along with the great recovery..keep on making them videos and we'll keep watching...
Your Ford comment MADE this for me! Love watching your videos along with Matt's, Fab Rats and Robby's channels!
I just want to say that I discovered Fab Rats which led to Merlin, Robbie and of course the red headed step child Matt. The Cheeze heads are great too but Rory you and your shenanigans are the best. It just reminds me of things that go on at our shop. I love it. Keep doing your thing. They don’t stand a chance in the Tow Truck Games.
I really enjoy you googans. I was paralyzed 3 years ago and believe it or not I’m learning how to walk again after totally paralyzed. I have terrible nerve pain but you have helped me pass some really tough times. You guys give us something that is real tv. I love it. I’m pulling for YALL 😏
Oh I’ve been say that you’ll win because you’re just meaner
What’s the orange / red thing on Maters boom?
Keep fighting brother 😎👍
The red thing is a gas can. ⛽
I’m so sorry you had been paralyzed. But God bless your recovery. I was a 240lb guy till I got Maxillofacial surgery because of horrible sleep apnea. My face is still numb because it takes a month to regrow 1mm of nerve in my face. I lost 70LBS and feel like a young man again. I’m 60 and working hard and working out. Praise God for the intervention because I was about to a stoke out because of the lack of oxygen. I was choking out every 60 seconds! Now my air way is like a freeway. All my ailments went away after the surgery. I want to make my 82 ford city dump 4 wheel drive. I love that truck although it tops out at 65.
Keep em coming guys !!! And thanks for sharing
Great video and great channel. I met Rory, Shaun & Mike at the SL Off Road Expo, and you are all just as down to earth as the videos make it seem. This is literally the best TH-cam Channel out there. Great guys, doing what they love and I love the fact the videos aren't trying to pitch viewers on all their "merch." I have learned a ton about crawling from the videos. Keep up the great work!
Mater looks like a Fast Ice Sculpture. thanks for taking us
It really is a treat to watch the 3 of you work together. And the scenery is second to none- wow - beautiful........ And of course- thanks for taking us along!
Running in the snow and freezing just another day at work awesome thanks for the videos
You guys are so AWESOME!! Thank you for the CLEAN content and funny personality of each person. Mike does great video shooting and Sean’s laugh is so contagious. Rory, well , you’re just super kool. GOD BLESS
… you guys rock…!!! So good..!!! Keep being you..! 💚TRAILMATER..!
I'm so glad you're there to help people out when in need. Thanks for being there.
Was in Vegas this past weekend for business, drove in from TX. Figured I'd take a roundabout route home. Made it to Sand Hollow/Zion then figured I'd hit Moab on the downstroke. Alas circumstances prevented that portion of the trip; had to shoot right back down home. Am very sorry I missed a chance to meet y'all in person. Next time for sure.
I very glad that you set down an get real with us. I've been watching for about 2 years and I'd have to say that you guys never disappoint me. Really enjoy your content, as well as so many others that in your world. Keep it coming y'all. Thanks.
love yall thanks for sharing your lives with us...
Q&A: What advice would you give to folks off-roading for the first time in the Moab area? What trail is great for views with a minimum of upgrades to your average 4x4? What trial would best be avoided by anyone without a "buggy" or "Wile-E"? Are there any companies or organizations that host trail crawls that folks book a spot on and show up on a date to do a trail?
Some great views in this one guys! Thanks for taking us along and letting us see a little bit of what you do.
The scenery out there is just amazing! Thanks for showing us those views.
Neat look into the histories there! My question is, do you guys have one recovery that stands out above the rest? It could be from how sketchy it was, how much fun yall had, how difficult it was, or maybe it's a recovery that taught you a valuable lesson!
Bonus question, how often do you guys get over halfway(or all the way) to a recovery only to find out that the customer got themselves out? Those of us who watch MORR have seen it a few times, I imagine it is incredibly frustrating.
Thanks for the content and the hard work you guys do wrangling bulls and bullshitters out on the trails!
"So I was driving a van out into the middle of nowhere, when all of a sudden life happened, and the next thing I knew I was stuck in this snow that just suddenly popped up out of the ground .... who knew"😂
Those new chains are da bomb Tow🍅Mater👍🏻 Just another day in the Arctic ... er ah desert! Take care Rory, Shawn & Mike✌🏻❄☃🚙🚙
You have a hell of a reputation in the Off-road recovery world and you earned it. Enjoy all the content you put out. Can’t wait to see you in action at the Wrecker Games. The whole crew coming?
What great scenery Utah has! Miles and miles of flat snow covered desert with tall snow covered mountains in the distance and canyons with centuries of rock layers scattered here and there to vary the scenery. I wish I could travel so I could see it all in person.
Good work fellas. Love the work love the land looking forward to the next adventure.
You got some amazing skills love seeing your videos you got some cool co worker s and thanks for letting me watch and learn more about off rood recovery 😎 👍
Doing stuff for fun is easy. Doing that same stuff AND surviving financially is a whole 'nother matter. I congratulate you on making your hobby into a secure, paying career. Well done Rory!
The scenery, the customers, the situations, and your absolute knowledge of the Moab trails makes these videos fun to watch. I am glad Matt told you to talk to us.
You 3 guys make such a great team, im so glad I came across your channel. Its like my self and my colleagues at work having banter with each other. I am a female carpenter who lives on a small island called Jersey in the English Channel. I wish all the vary bast with future endeavours and I’ll be sure to keep watching you ❤
Thanks Rory and the "Mike and Shawn show " I enjoyed the background part, you need to throw one in from time to time, maybe telling stories about each other😉
Really do appreciate the individual stories. Lends a little background to the faces and the personalities. Life can throw the occasional curveball and you guys with humor and comradery lessen the impact of that ball when it hits in the forehead.
Really enjoy all that you do, especially the scenery 👍🙂
Questions: 1. Where is the furthest you've been from Moab? 2. Where is the furthest you want to visit (bucket list like stuff)? 3. What is your go to style of M&M's? 4. Who's coming in 2nd place?
My guess for 2nd place is Eric/BSF or Merlin. Matt and Paul's trucks will have broken down. Probably.🙂
Spectacular views and good to understand some of your history.
It was cool to meet you guys at the Off Road Expo. Can’t wait to see you show the others how it’s done at the Wrecker Games.
We absolutely luv watching u guys so dont ever stop what u do, all the way from Wisconsin God bless and ty
P.S. BTW Rory has some of the most bad ass driving skills of anyone, well Matt and Rory r equivalent but great operators!
I'm talking with my wife about coming out for the wrecker games, so hopefully I'll get the chance to come out and meet all of u guys! So stoked have a great day and God bless
Thank you for the great landscape shots. It makes my day every time.
With more snow on the way!!!! 6-8” more over here in Cortez by Thursday am. Can’t complain about moisture really!! Good for filling the reservoirs. Stay safe out there guys!!
Well I’m glad you blokes met and made this happen, it’s entertaining as hell and some of the most beautiful country scenes outside of Australia. God had a plan and so did Rory. Cheers 🍻
Another great recovery. Those new snow chains are awesome. I am from the UK and love Moab. I have visited 3 times but unfortunately
i was not watching TH-cam at the time. I have a couple of t shirts from Milt`s stop n eat. Some of the trails you go on are unbelievable.
I drove up Shafer Canyon in a Tahoe and was a bit scared . Would be like a walk in the park to Rory. You have built an amazing vehicle
in Trailmater .It does exactly what you ask of it because you put a lot of thought in what you would need out on the trail.
Rory and his team make these recoveries look so easy. The camera work is beautiful. Did you build that awesome trailer?
Yes he did
Loved all of this video especially the personal info. We couldn't tell what tribe Shawn is from... You three are the BEST!
Thank you, love this channel, been to Moab a few times Jeepin and when I watch your channel I feel like I am there. Cannot think of any questions right now, you keep explaining things in your vids which helps, for example the comparison vid between your two wreckers. Another vid you explained how your on board welder works, all good info.
Love Trail Mater! The first and best of her kind!!!
Great to hear the discussion about how you started: perhaps you could summarize this and put it in the description part of each video, so everyone can find it.
The Three Amigos. with..Friendship, work and fun. 👍👍
You guys make a great team together and the videos are excellent and a lot of fun and laughs to watch. The undercarriage camera views look really good as your wheelin along all of the trails. As I watch and listen to the rumble of Trailmater roll'in on the trails it seems like I can smell gas and oil exhaust coming through my screen 😂
I’m looking forward to being at the wrecker games next week,,, 💚💚Go Team Trailmater ! ! !💚💚👍😎
When I was young I loved to play and work in the cold ,ice and snow. By mid 40s I started changing as arthritis pain started. Now over 70 I live to be by a nice fire and look through a window at the ice and snow . The only good thing about being cold is getting warm 👍
Well said!! You guys live and work in the most beautiful surroundings on earth. Love what do and the channel is amazing to watch for an old gear head like me. Keep up the great content! Thank you 🙏🏼
Wow..........was some unique country.....thanks for sharing...Ohh! yes, recovery was good...ha ha ha 🎱
How many builds have you got planned besides Robbie's tow truck? And how do you get 2 bulls onto a roll back including what's the right way to strap them down? Forget the last one I'll ask Robbie. Great group of guys!
Living the dream.
Good fun.
Appreciate your sharing. 👍👽
Just wanted to say, that I really enjoy watching your adventures… warmest regards to you all, from New Zealand 😊
It's cool that you had a little segments on the guys, I was wondering about them and answered some questions. Your videos are always original and I appreciate that it keeps me watch and watch! 👍
I like how you guys mainly let your work speak for itself. But it's also cool to know a bit of your history too. So I'll ask this - what were your first vehicles, and what happened to them? Lol
Thank you Mike for all the beautiful scenery footage. You all make quick work/play out of each job.
As capable as Trail Mater is in the snow, I have been itching for you to get chains all around. Love the Mike and Shawn show, with guest star Rory. I wait all day for new video to drop. Awesome job, all of you.
Love the little back ground outtake that let's people know a little more about you all. Great stuff as always!
So great intro; yes do more briefing talk times maybe be before you do recovery and summarize at the end. Mike & Sean can give maybe what they think their next couple years look like.
Not a question, but I'll leave a comment.... You live an awesome life... Your surrounded with good people... You've done well Ethos....
here in MN we still got 4 feet of snow on the ground... will probably stay around till about late april early may lol.
Finally, a decent set of chains for the right situation. Love the show and the snow. GK
Another great video - thanks guys! A few questions for the next segment -
What vehicles breakdown the most often? (Toyotas, Jeeps, gmc etc.)
How long was you longest recovery? What's you most memorable recovery?
If you could build/own any vehicle what would it be and why?
What recovery gear would you recommend everyone carry with them when out in moab?
What's one of your pet peeves?
If you couldn't be an off road recovery guy what would you be?
Keep up the good work! Cheers gentlemen
On a total number basis, I'm going guess Jeeps because there seems to be millions of them everywhere. What about a percentage basis. I'm going to guess vehicles that had no business being where they were or can't forecast weather. Everyone seems to rag on Toyotas a bit in the state it seems. In Australia they're pretty much top of the pile. Cruisers are everywhere!
Thanks again for showing how easy it is to insure success by putting tire chains on. I see so many people, both local and those in on off-road videos, where they go places where they know they can get stuck, and they don't carry tire chains. Is it a macho thing, to die not having chains? And too, the trick is to let the chains do the work, not the gas pedal. I don't go to the extreme your customers do, but I go alone mostly, so I'm ever watchful of my situation and my ability to get out of it. I carry tire chains, two hand winches - both with synthetic rope. Plus other ropes, chains, cables, pulleys, snatch blocks, and shackles. Heavy steel stakes for anchors if there are no rocks or trees, a big hammer, and a shovel. I never have far to go to get unstuck. Because I pay attention, so I don't have to spend all day getting unstuck.
Not carrying tire chains where you know you might get stuck, is like not carrying extra water on a hot day, on a long trek through a desert where you've never been before. Too many people go places in the snow unprepared. I know of several local people who died because they went beyond a road closure, and got stuck. People died only because they were not prepared for where they went. One woman was saved by a local rancher who saw the fresh tire tracks going in on a dead-end road. He first found the man who had tried to walk out for help. He was dead. The farmer went on following the tracks. He found the stuck vehicle. He saw foot prints heading off in a wrong direction. He followed them, and came to an abandoned cabin. There he found a woman without proper clothing. She had tried to start a fire, but couldn't. She was barely alive. but he got her to the hospital.
Another death was a woman, a county employee. Ironically she was a safety officer. She was headed home, but the main highway was closed. She took another highway and then tried a shortcut back to the first highway. But it was closed too. The same closure as the first incident. She went beyond the closure and got her Jeep stuck. She decided to try to walk the shortcut to the first highway, and safety. She didn't make it.
People who have never done it, don't understand how tiring it is to walk in deep snow. You can't go anywhere near as far as you think you can. The cold overtakes you in the end.
I've been in such circumstances. I once rode a bus to a lone intersection. I expected to be met by someone with a car. They didn't show. I had to walk 6 miles. It could have been easy if someone, anyone, would have come along and given me a ride. There was no traffic. It had been a warm day. I was in shirtsleeves. I realized right away the danger I was in. All I could do was to keep walking. My bare arms were totally numb from the cold, but I made it.
Another time I had gotten a ride to town from a ski resort. But I had to work early the next morning, so I changed my mind. I had them let me out in a blizzard, to walk back. They didn't want to leave me, but I said I had to go back. I thought I could make it easy. I thought to head cross country to save time. But I realized the snow would be a lot deeper going cross country. I probably wouldn't make it. I stayed following the road. The wind was blowing so hard the snow stung my face. I had to walk with my back to the wind. Looking forward every few steps to keep me headed properly. I barely made it. When I got inside the ski resort, friends didn't recognize me. I was covered head to toe with snow. They could only see my eyes. I learned from those two incidents, to not let myself get into such situations ever again. I'm here to tell you, I have never again risked my life doing such foolish things. I always go prepared.
I love watching Rory solve just about anything in his clever, capable ways... But I gotta say TrailMater is the star of the show! Such a cute little beast!
Ya doin' good! Beautiful snow, beautiful rock formations, beautiful Trail Mater..... Nice to hear about your backgrounds!
Best idea ever, "Discussion Time".
Every once in a while, you should continue this idea.
I almost moved out to the 4 corners area several years ago but my job transfer ended up going in another direction.
This question is for Shawn, when I was visiting that area regularly, I met a lot of Navajo and noticed that the common surnames were Yazzie and Begay, is this true?
Thought for you…
With no doors on that and winter rescues you might consider getting heated seats as an easy install for some sort of warmth especially on longer cold jobs.
Get the ones that also have the cold option for the hot summer rescues and it would be a major comfort upgrade that should be bolt in out of a wrecked newer pickup.🤔👍
Missed you guys at the Expo this weekend - but it was really cool to see Trailmater and Blue in person. You can really see that 'Mater more "evolved" than it was "built"
Rory don't thank us for watching. Let us thank you for making the videos for us to watch. Excellent content and it's not fake. Some channels put on a show every time they add content to their channel. You keep it real and show exactly what's going on without all the hoopla. Even when you guys are out there just having fun, it's awesome to watch. Thank you very much for the videos. Keep on doing what you do best.
Wonderful to see Trail Mater as good in snow as in the hot desert. Not so many truck wreckers can do that and the scenery is unbelievably gorgeous! Oh and also loved the back story on your guys. Great stuff.
You guys are awesome... We love watching your videos.
Arright, questions for ya: Rory, did you and Shawn know each other growing up? Do you remember the old Uranium mill that sat on the north side of town?? Im not sure when that was decommissioned but i think they were working on removing when i first went to Moab in 1992. You guys are the best! Keep ‘er up!
Great video with fantastic snow scenary....loved the end knowing more about you all...your discussions.