This Car Took On Pritchett Canyon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2023
- We got a call for a couple vehicles broken in Pritchett Canyon. After much debate on what to take to get them out of there we decided on the buggy and Wile E. The buggy has a welder on it so we decided the wear and tear on the wrecker going in there wasn't worth it. We got to the vehicles and tried to get the dodge to start. It had lost spark the day before. After trying a couple things we decided to get the Volkswagen up to the top first. So we welded the tie rod back together then pulled it up to the top, it at least had rear wheel drive still so it could help out. Once we got it up to the top of Yellow Hill we went back for the dodge. We pulled it up to Son Of Rockpile Obstacle then winched it up over the obstacle. Then back to pulling it from there. We had to use both Wile E and the buggy but we got it up to the top of Yellow Hill also. As we started down the backside to head out tge tierod snapped on the dodge. It was late and dark and the shift candle on the buggy broke so we decided to come back later for the dodge. Shawn and Mike went with the VW to get him out the long way. I went back down Pritchett to the trailer and circled around to pick everyone up at the highway on the far end of the trail. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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Some say Rory has an attitude problem, I say he has a "don't run me over" problem 😂
Rory did a damn fine job of not losing his cool through this whole disaster. I'd have had a real hard time making a family friendly video if I were dealing with that mess.
Who says that?
No! Rory is saying "Don't 💩 in the Sand Box" just because you try n drive cars & mass produced SUV's were specialty vehicles an Buggy's/ Jeeps go.
I say Rory doesn't have any problems at all
This customer should never drive a vehicle again.
I see now why Matt always puts one of his team in the drivers’ seat “for insurance purposes” …. Someone who took the wrong vehicle to the wrong place and got it stuck should NOT be trusted for their driving abilities (or sanity)
good point
Ya, I've thought about that before. Everyone has there own way of doing things.
Hindsight being what it is, and taking into account the driver's style it likely took to get into the mess with the Tuareg, Rory probably shouldn't have been yelling 'GO GO GO." Rory got him schooled up with a few stern words.
Convicted fraudster Matt? That idiot...pathetic
Matt also takes multiple full vehicles worth of people to each recovery. Which makes it far easier to have a driver.
Not that that always means it's safer....
Having your young childs leg severed off because Matt used to let owners drive will change your attitude pretty fast I'd say.
I would be more inclined to call this a trail trash clean up than a recovery. 😂
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Exactly, and all the hate the sxs crowd is getting right now is ridiculous when people are taking this kind of shit on difficult trails.
@@ogbigwasher SXS tear up trails, not the machines but idiots that don’t respect trail systems. I live near Sand Hollow and if it wasn’t for Utahs low tolerance for alcohol it would be another Glamis. You can argue all you want but I see it. There is a channel on TH-cam where they have a Jeep and usually end their videos with them ripping doughnuts and hauling ass. Sand Hollow is too small to promote that. Guess you need to act like a stepchild to feel tall.
Sxs are very cool capable vehicles. the problem I see, at least near me is the complete inability to follow any rules. No sxs trail....eh I'll fit. No sxs road, .....eh I have tail lights.
@@norcoredneck What i am getting at is there are disrepectful people that drive every type of offroad vehicle. I have been in to sxs's for 15 years and don't act like that. I think a lot of the problems in moab are coming from rentals and people with no real offroad experience and the people who went out and bought their first machine because they were bored during covid.
If Rory gets seriously injured by a customers mistake, it could jeopardize not only his career but also Mike and Shawns. He has every right to be upset at something like this.
I agree with everything and think it’s an awesome video, but the guy may have been a little setup as Rory did say go go go.
@@gunner4544 He also said "Roll through it."
I think the kid was trying to be cool for the camera and didn’t consider the serious danger he put Rory in. Lack of intent doesn’t make some actions any less deadly.
@@mattwilliams3456 i agree 💯👍
@@gunner4544 The kid has no idea what he's doing.
Rory's mistake.
Don’t. Do. That. That’s. Bad. -Well put, Rory
Spoken like a true dad!
That's what we call a "wreck looking for a place to happen".
I have great admiration of how you guys dealt with that clusterfark! 😎😎😎
I have been watching Rory for a couple of years now and I like his no BS way of handling stuff. A bit rough around the edges, but totally likable with the way he approaches the challenges of recovery and rescue. I like that he just gets right into the situation without a lot of preamble, such as the weather and other nonsense. Those who think Rory has an attitude are probably entitled jerks who do not appreciate a true blue collar type doing the work that most can't do.
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If Rory was a little less 'rough around the edges' and with a little less attitude, he would have more subscribers. Something he talks about all the time. He could have twice, 3 times or more than he has.
@@OldGlaseye-gf7si So, you want Rory to completely change his personality for just a few more subscribers?" I see NOTHING wrong with anything that he says or does! He routinely goes where most can't, and he does it while towing someone out.
Rory is NOT a beta-male! I do not find his attitude in any way bad, or rude. You either like him and his videos, or you don't. Trust me, I would have a much harsher attitude if I was doing what he does. Three times the subscribers???? I highly doubt that.
I usually do not reply with a critique of any TH-camr's behavior. I either like the content, or I don't. I made a comment on one off road recovery TH-camr in Oregon about some land owner not allowing access, and the TH-camr jumped in my crap about it, even calling me a liar if I did not agree with him! I unsubscribed, and I refuse to watch his channel. Rory has NEVER answered a subscriber's comment with such hostility.
If your comment is centered about Rory's comment about people making their own trails, well, he is right!!!!! There are people in control in places like Moab that would like doing nothing more than closing the whole thing down. When idiots give these people ammunition then these trails get closed.
@@OldGlaseye-gf7si I disagree. It is his personality and skills that make this the best of these types of shows. Matt's off road is like "Leave it to Beaver" for me. The guy with the helo's and big diesel riggs is just an egomaniac and clown show.
Wow. Rory is a real man and you who are complaining should grow a pair. I would have lost it on the vw guy when he almost took Rory out. I have seen all of trail mater videos and this is by far the most irresponsible people driving piles if shit on a really difficult trail. Ive had to pull a very prepared JK out of from rocker knocker out with my blazer, shit happens, but that dodge is so bad, it belongs in the junk yard. Great job Rory.
@@OldGlaseye-gf7sithose other guys changed their attitudes and now there insufferable to watch.
An Ornathologist specializes in burds specifically, a Zoologist studies animals and burds, and a Veterinarian maintains the health of all those animals and is the person you see when you need to treat a gunshot wound that you don't want the authorities to know about
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Quite correct, but your spelling is atrocious! It's spelled ornithologist and bird.
Dude take it easy!!! Precious merch there!!! They definitely made Rory use his outside voice🤣
The guy in vw was numb. No help at all. Excellent work guys👍🏻
His driving skills were total ass. And that VW is a piece of shit.
Mike for the win! Ornithologist studies birds. Surprised you’re not swamped with them studying the diamond billed rock peckers!
Thank you for having an authentic recovery channel.
Yeah, those chinese clones just aren't cutting it😂🇺🇲
I second that
Better than watching a bunch of Mormons, that's for sure!
@@jilbertb your butt hurt envy is showing again...
I have to say, the Toureg driver is the most careless person I have seen rescued from Moab by trail mater
"Clueless" is the word.
I think you will find that German over engineered POS is fly by wire so throttle control may be a challenge
7:40 Nothing like 'actin' the fool'. Driving skills explain why/ how he broke. Injure your rescuer, and you will be worse off than before!
@@boblister665 Toureg is nothing more than a glorified minivan, and a small one at that
Oh yea. Rory tells him to not spin the tires, and then the guy does nothing but spin the tires. He has so much more patience than I would have.
Considering the levels of intelligence and other people's comman sense (or the lack of) I'd say Rory displays a considerable amount of patience and restraint. The way that guy floored it like that in close quarters with people close by was absolutely insane.
ironically common sense and intelligence seem to evade you, yourself
The guy didn't floor it.
The drive-by-wire nature of newer vehicles like this one are to blame.
Which is another reason why newer vehicle aren't worth a shit.
@@samjohnson9894 A contrast in vehicles, the VW all drive by wire and computer, and the Dodge, which was drive by coat hanger, vicegrips and shoelaces and cut the rest off with a sawzall.
Dude needs to learn a thing or five about throttle control. Rory was not wrong for that little outburst haha.
Apparently the Touareg has a throttle switch.
You see what he has to deal with who’s not going to have a attitude? Rory handles his self perfectly!!!!
I am always amazed at the vehicles some people choose to take offroad. Good job getting them out!
I compliment Rory on not totally losing it during this trial, or rescue!
That was excellent recovery glad he didn't run you over😊
I was an hour and a half away from home had two dogs with me , a 16 foot flat deck trailer that I had just taken a big load of scrap metal to the scrap yard... I was about to drop off my dogs at my nephew's,while I went to get some parts for my other broke down vehicle from the pick a part...I drove down a dirt road to get away from the traffic, let me dogs out for a potty break,I hopped into the truck dropped it into drive ,or so I thought my gear shift broke off of the column and it was in park . I was royally screwed, no money to spend on a tow I prayed I had my hood up I was trying to determine just what my options were when a lady pulled up and asked if she could assist me. Well turns out she was a retired heavy mechanic and within 10 minutes she had me on my way🙏🙏🙏 I had drive and that's all I needed to get to my nephew's,from there we figured out that 98 f150s made their steering columns out of white metal and they suck... I'll be ever grateful for my special angel that stopped that day.
You guys are incredible! It is difficult working with "challenged" individuals. Great job!
It amazes me the trust you put in people that have a track record of bad decisions. Glad he didn't hit you. Looks like you earned it on this one. Stay Safe!
That dude shouldn’t be allowed near any machines. Freaking low intelligence.
I think it might have just been nerves or not understanding what Rory wanted, he definitely seemed a lot better at following instructions after that. Maybe Rory gave him a stern talking to 🤣
The owner of the Dodge Ram should see how much money he can get selling that truck to the nearest junk yard.
Again another great video by Rory and crew, I love the responsibility talk’s you give. That is a message that cannot be repeated too many times, say it again and at every opportunity. Thank you guys!
The junk yard probably won't want it
What's wrong with rat rod 4x4s? I thought it had character. Not everything on the trail needs to be a 100K gladiator.
Probably couldn't sell it for what that recovery cost.
It's not a job, it's an adventure! Amazing recovery guys. Rory, please keep advocating for responsible use of that beautiful land. Misuse causes damage which leads to trail closure. What a shame.
@@CORNDODGER💯
I was in Moab in June and the last difficult obstacle on the Finns & Things south loop had a couple fences along the right side of it. Went back in October and the wood fence was knocked over and the metal fence torn down. If you can't get over the obstacle, turn around. Don't make your own path. Zero respect.
@@CORNDODGER- Or…. You could just follow the rules and not be a jerk to screw things up for everyone else. 🙄
Well you be a good little bot then!!!! ME LESS GOVT means TRUE FREEDOM @@daneclark3161
I thought how you handled that guy in the VW was very professional. When it's a matter of safety you can't beat around the bush, you have to be firm and direct, but without it becoming insulting. Well done Rory.
He almost killed Rory. Dumb ass driver. He deserves to be left out there and find someone else to help him out.
Man that was a close one he almost ran Rory over .....when your in that situation speed and carelessness is not what you want.... awesome job Rory even with the high stress moments
I’m curious as well, I live in Maine we have mountains and lots of mud in the spring I once had to have a skidder come get me off mt pleasant that was 500$😢 but like they say play stupid games win stupid prizes!! 😂
An Ornithologist is a specialist in birds.
Dead pulling a vehicle through that rough stuff is insane 😮 That was a BIG job!
I hope Rory gave him the "you're an idiot" price.
Who has such a haggard ass repair on a tie rod and says "Yup this is good for Moab."
After almost getting hit I am surprised Rory didnt tell him to find another way out, that was ridiculous. Good rescue guys.
Agreed but keep in mind they charge 800$ an hour. You definitely get what you pay for.
That truck looked like it belongs in the scrap pile and great job with the recovering and video God bless from GA and stay safe
These are the Trail Mater videos I like. Difficult recoveries that kind of test the team. Rory is at his best, The joking around is at a minimum. They get the job done. I think Rory keeps his cool pretty good, especially considering the situation. I'm sure there had to be some creative editing on this one, good job Justin. But if I was ever in a situation such as this, I would hope to God that the man coming to my rescue was Rory and his team or somebody like him.
Never ceases to amaze me the jams people get themselves into.
That was a doozy of a FU taking both of those up in there. Good thing you guys were available. Thanks, guys.
Honestly, some customers are a liability.
This clearly showed why Matt almost always puts someone from his own team behind the wheel of the vehicle to be recovered.
Because here it was not just the vehicle that was not suitable for this trail.
Mike’s humor, what a great dude to have around
Oh, Rory, you looked a bit fed up there, so I am sending you lots of hugs ❤ at least you have two good mates who will always put that smile back on your face xx great video xx
Rory is very patient. The issues and people he deals with can be a real pain.
Shawn said it perfectly "I love it! I love everything about this!" Lol Y'all will have jokes for a lifetime after this recovery😂
Darn. Talk about a hard pull, out of the canyon. Rory, Sean and Mike deserve a big pat on the back and a bonus in their pay check.
Not to mention Rory getting danger money for almost getting run over.
Yes, thank you!☕
That was frustrating as hell watching you try to pull those POS trucks out of there! I hope you gave them a Hugh bill so they think twice before coming back to Moab. That was bad. Good job getting them out.
This video is quite an adventure. Rory pulls out all the stops, using ramps like the Egyptian's did to lift stones up the pyramids, pressing the steering wheel delete button to employ the giant crescent wrench for leverage, and laying rocks to repave the hi-way! Then once there was no turning back, he heads down the trail to return to the truck without any reverse!
Some people's children. Great recovery guys, tremendous amount of patience shown to say the least. I would not have been as calm as you guys were.
Especially after he almost ran over you!!!!!
Stressful video, you three must have needed some serious chill-out time after. Thanks for sharing.
Rory, thank you for the support of the tread lightly mentality for off roading.
Rory, Shawn and Mike. You three have the patience of a saint.
OMG. That anyone could think that they could drive through that trail in those vehicles!
Oh man the Trail Mater team had their hands full on these recovery's and the Buggy got broke and Wile E had a good workout too. Why these people have a VW out here is beyond me! The Dodge was DOA too. Really tough jobs on these two.
You never cease to amaze. “Improvise, adapt, get’r done.” And you always keep your cool and sense of humor. Always laughing in the face of adversity.
I can't imagine pulling someone up that "yellow hill" ledge!! Rory is the champ 💪
I have to admit, Rory Mike and Shawn are the real deal. Love Trail Mater
Tow mater belongs to Merlin...
Thanks for what y'all do. It's also folks taking way inappropriate vehicles on the trails that get them shut down.
I'm now even more impressed with the Touareg. Clearly the car was the brains of the operation to get all those trail badges.
I love your trail repairs, these people are damn lucky to have you Rory!
Great recovery guys. That was a tough one. But as usual, you got it done. I really wonder what goes through people's heads when they take these vehicles that are mildly modified and take them on some of these trails that even a well modified vehicle has problems with. People just don't think things through, good thing. Rory and crew are around or they would really be screwed. Rory and crew have to deal with the less than bright ideas these people have. Thanks for what you do and I hope them people thank you well and pay you well because taking these vehicles where they do is unnecessary in my book
Ya can't fix stupid😂
true, but you can make a few bucks off of it@@phatdaddy1955
no, but you can bill him/her/it! @@phatdaddy1955
What fun is it to take a full blown rock buggy there when these cars did make it to the last two obstacle with minor malfunction that's caused them to call in help witch is what they do for a living but who knows what kind of wheeling you do so to each is there own
YES I hope he charged them both a B$tt full!
trevor and his mini jeeps seem better prepared than this driver
If you like them driving mini jeeps, watch c90adventures.
The patience you all have with everyone is astounding! Keeping a smile on even in the midst of idiots!
Those were 2 hard awesome recoveries. What your equipment can do is truly amazing!! Thank you so much for taking us along!
A few people are spreading the joy. Rory can probably use an uninterrupted week in the shop with all of the parts that are available. It’s time for Mike And Shawn. I don’t know how Rory copes with the crush of humanity and the stupid that is equal to the most stupid thing that has been seen. I guess stay tuned!😂
Unbelievable! A torerag! On Pritchett. Good jobs guys. Doritos for everyone! And Mountain Dew!
Wow, 2 of the least capable rigs dragged out by the best in the business.
I hope you charged double for that one!
😱🤨 Great work guys!
They did make it to the last 2 obstacles gotta give them that
@@bobwoodlandjr5497The treg was only rear wheel drive at that point ... I have two v10tdi and i know how the Abs system brakes the wheel spinning to simulate lockers to get traction... And this one, not doing that ... Im not sure if it will climb that rocks anyway but chances are more when it actually works like it should 😅
@@TheKrak97 It was still 4wd.. it just wasn't able to steer as the link coming off the steering box was busted. You can see the drive axle next to it still.
I giggled, had some badges from the gravel roads in San Juan County and thought he could do Pritchett.
Always a good day when you drop a new video!
Those two are a liability, I'd have been tempted to leave them there.
rory should issue "please do not return to moab" travel vouchers
There's no tool bag that can do what you guys do,
God bless and have a happy Thanksgiving everyone 🎈🦜
Fantastic job. Probably one of the roughest I've seen, but ya'll pulled it off spectacularly.
I’m glad you are okay Rory. Some people shouldn’t be allowed behind a wheel.
After watching the driving skills of the Taureg driver, I am suspecting the badges/stickers placed on the back were for driving by those places, not through or over. One would hope he learned some things watching Rory and crew, not holding much hope for that.
None of those places are on par with Pritchet. There are a ton of famous Moab trails that rig could've handled easy. Pritchet Canyon is definitely not the one.
@@lordaleksandre Several years ago I took my Polaris Sportsman 500 on many trails ins Moab. I did do Pritchet, and I did have to winch a couple of times. Taking a 72" wheelbase vehicle up a 6 foot ledge is a little hard. LOL I did have a blast though, and I did not break anything.
I went up Potato Salad Hill in that quad. The first time I sort of cheated and went up the right edge. It was so easy, that I decided to go right up the center. I just barely made it. I mean just barely!!!! I did not do it again, nor will I do it again in the future. LOL I am now 76 years old, and I am just now starting to look at a challenge, and say to myself, "I don't think so!!" I still do ride quads, and I also ride a TW200 dirt bike. It is what keeps me going.
I don't think he'll be getting a badge for this one though.
It is his personality and skills that make this the best of these types of shows. Matt's off road is like "Leave it to Beaver" for me. The guy with the helo's and big diesel riggs is just an egomaniac and clown show.
That young fella they are recovering here is a walking liability 😬
Glad Rory didn't have he's legs/knees smashed to bits on that Tuareg down swing...
I wouldn’t let that kid pull his own vehicle in a shop let alone stand near him off roading
There are times to go full send and there are times to not go full send. This was a time to not go full send. That was close!
Taking a Toureg to Moab was as good an idea as taking a Cayenne down the chute at Sand Hollow.
Amazing restraint. Great work guys.
Good seeing some young blood out there. At least they aren’t out getting it to other stuff and getting some training from some experts
Its like the sherpa carrying the tourist up Mount Everest
Rory is a straight down the line kind of guy no BS what you see is what you get, he also has a good heart. What people dont like is hearing the truth so they jump up and down throwing there toys and spitting dummies.
The fact that you guys have the patience to pull these vehicles out of places they have no business being is very impressive.
Big fans of Rory, his team and their hands-on work ethic and brilliance. Love his gruff honesty and side eye lectures. Preach it Rory!! This was one heck of a recovery
Between this channel, and Dirtbilly Deluxe, I've learned it's futile to question anything you all do. 😅
I'm tempted to ask you (Rory) to please let your crew drive the clients' vehicles until they're back to flat ground. Don't want to see you get hurt :(
Pritchett has a reputation, heavy duty rock & roll, big tires, lift, big shocks & strong engine. A VW (the one pulled out) was out of his league, never should have gotten near the canyon. Incredible work by TM crew, getting the vehicle out.
That was an absolute fustercluck, good job recovering that mess...
WOW, that was a huge amount of work, plus the cost of the equipment damaged due to excessive stress. You could see the frustration at times with Rory which was totally understandable.given all the issues plus the down time it will take to fix the equipment. KUDOS to the team! as well as for the generosity of the snacks. ALL Admirable, those that were rescues will have the biggest story of their lifetime as well as the video proof of it all.
That was crazy...Rory CAN pull off (and out) the impossible. Go Team Trailmater!
Rory, I'm glad that you take the time to point out the trail issues and the signage supposed to keep people off. I live on the East Coast and almost every place is private land as things are closed. I there is a place its at least a 4-6 hour drive one way.
The VW and the Dodge junk shouldn't have been there but I sure hope they made your "WALLET" BIG!!
Can't believe you didn't use a welding blanket while welding the steering wheel to save that pristine seat in that mint dodge.
The touareg "twahreg" in the right format has triple lockers and a healthy v8, I have seen them on 33s, they like to lift tires, but with a capable driver are good for a class 6 trail maximum. That kid was in over his head, the dodge had no business being out of the garage much on the trail in moab, what a pile, driving a beater is fine but not being mechanically sound can be dangerous
I’m sure it was said but an Ornithologist is someone who specializes in birds. And I know it’s been said but Rory, Shawn and Mike, you all make me want to move to Moab so I can hang out with you guys. So laid back and it seems nothing frustrates you, other than almost getting nailed by a toureg. Thanks so much for sharing these awesome recoveries.
Rory is a great guy and no his attitude hasn't changed. He is passionate about the work he does and the awesome nature that he gets to work in. People that don't respect our great trails make us all mad. These are the people who get our trails shutdown, which have happened here recently. If you can't respect the trails then stay away because it's people like you that are ruining it for everyone. Love the videos and keep up the good work for us all.
His tow bill will be more than his house!
All said and done, I feel like Rory did a great job of keeping his composure.😎
Rory et al. That was a wicked recovery! I feel Rory is doing good to have clients pilot their rigs. Especially on this scenario, two vehicles would have meant another recovery vehicle, and two more people for Rory to wrangle up. I'm pretty impressed with how well the 'Birdman of Pritchett' did, at least after edits. He was likely nervous as all get out trying to keep up with the Mater Masters.
Though I will say this... if you are meeting up with a recovery team after you have had a chance to get to town and supplies, you better pack some snacks and juice for the team. I don't know what the cost on this is, but I would't be surprised by $2k plus for both rigs to the highway.
I will never cease to be amazed at the vehicles people bring out to this area to drive these rock trails. Some vehicles just are not modified enough to successfully drive these trails. Even the vehicles specifically made just for this area have problems with the terrain.
"Here at Trail Mater off-road recovery we strive to make the impossible just looking very, very hard"
Rory seeing you going down Pritchard without having to back up would have definitely been interesting if anyone can do it you would be the only person who could or even attempt to do it.
That was to tough recoveries you guys are the best at what you do
I like Ian's tee shirt.
Improvise adapt and overcome. You guys do the most outrageous recovery's.
Sometimes, people deserve a proper dose of "you're a dumb arse" in order to learn. Especially when safety is a concern.
Not 'boot camp' but proper amounts.
- The trail sign shot at 11:43 is the value added thing many of us are looking for.
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Going to be another great video today Rory and crew.