@@Lotrioni A no far from it, im fine with youtube but like it happened to others it will then become payper use due to rights and what not and will have to pay to see them. Hopefully they stay like mightycard mods. On youtube for free
as a Canadian seeing your enthusiasm for snow makes me smile. altho myself and almost everyone i know absolutely despises the stuff. we have 10x that for about half the year and you get really sick of it really fast, seeing you guys so bundled up and dying in -6 is hilarious to. -30 is a regular overnight temp here
Living in the NW corner of the USA this was really fun to watch. Newbie snow run! Nearly all of our trails have snow at least four months of the year. A few nuggets of advice: You guys were all running way too much tire pressure. We run 10-12psi in snow without beadlocks and 5-8psi with them and it makes all the difference in the world! When winching in snow most of the time you're better off not helping the winch with the tires. Let them roll over the snow and compact it, rather than spinning, slipping sideways, and digging endless trenches. Don't turn the steering wheel in snow unless the truck is rolling. If it's really slick and/or you have balloon tires with rounded corners like Shauno's and only one pair of chains put one chain on the front and one on the rear.
Back in the day, I had a 1995 F150 4x4 - 5 speed manual, manual locking hubs, 3.73 limited slip rear AND FRONT 3.73 limited slip, straight 6 300 cu. in. with stock tires. I loaded a snowmobile in the back and headed to the middle of Vermont as much as I could. It was pretty amazing how well the truck handled the snow. I helped people get unstuck all the time and had a blast doing it. Seeing this video reminds me of the great community and camaraderie in offroading. Doesn't matter if it's snow, mud or rocks. People helping each other out and having a good time together is what it's all about.
My husband is an American and loves your videos. He said he is used to "real snow" and kind of chuckles at you guys, but also said you guys are smart and do it right.
Currently here in Alaska on holiday from Australia and well no fucking snow in sight it snowed once since I was here then it melted and no more it sucks
In central PA and I agree. However, I did think it was odd when they said they had snow in mid August. Obviously the seasons are opposite in the southern hemisphere, but it still sounded weird. These boys need to come over to the states and do a tour. Rausch Creek or AOAA in Pennsylvania would be good stops.
Hey Aussies! Greetings from the united states! Appalachian trail in Virginia are alot similar in the winter, it is a blast but it's also very dangerous. Love watching y'all and wish I could ship my ole 88 Ranger out there and run some of these tracks!
This could not have been posted at a better time. It is currently summer Victoria, and we are going through a cold spell, with Snow in the high country today
you guys have the best hobby in the world,why are you not on tv?i have been house bound for 3 weeks and its driving me mad,this is like a breath of fresh air!! thanks fellas!!!
-3C lol meanwhile it was -20C today. Think I'm one of the few that would actually miss it if I moved somewhere warm. Get to do snow driving daily in the winter months. So much fun
Snow is fun to play in, 4wd in, that is til it gets -30°C & below. Then it's just dam cold & miserable & we start dreaming we could ever go to Australia. Enjoy it boys, Winter's just starting here & already if I never again in my life see snow, it'll be too bloody soon. And here when it's that cold, no bs, wind chill can cause serious frostbite & death. Beautiful piece of country ya'll took us thru on this one, excellent driving, hey to the other fella's & thanks for sharing absolutely beautiful Australia & your drive with us!! Cheers from Calgary, Alberta 🇨🇦
They are pretty lucky, you can just visit winter in Aus. then right back to year round warmness, and great wilderness, neat to see fairly moderate diesel trucks getting it done as well, fun to watch in an Albertan winter eh!
Great video guys. We had a similar experience a few years ago with snow packing under a Landcruiser 80 series. Then the temperatures dropped and it turned into concrete. Make sure, as they in the video, to take the right gear for snow, especially shovels, chainsaw and chains etc. and snow skii pants/jacket/gloves to keep dry if you're kneeling in the stuff digging yourself out.
Lol they should do another 1000$ adventure where mcm get to build a 4wd they think is capable and they could all go out and test it somewhere, that would be pretty cool and funny to watch haha
Great video! Fun to watch you all from Oz experience snow lol... That road looks like ALL of our roads in the winter- 12" on the roads is not uncommon, but most of us have studded snow tires on all of our cars from November through April:). Those off-road tires make it harder though - they go from being ice skates to shovels lol. Momentum is your friend in this kind of mess, with plenty of countersteering. Just as much of a learned skill as mud bogging or rock crawling! Great fun and keep up the fantastic content!
I just found your channel. Some nice 4 wheeling, but the snow driving just made me laugh. I live on the coast of Maine in the NE states and all I can say is that reminded me of driving out my driveway last week in 14" of heavy wet snow that came down at -3C onto solid ice on my 1/4" mile driveway. I never even put my Ram1500 into low range even though I was pushing my 7.5 foot plow. By the way they don't even sell 2WD trucks here.
So good to see you guys having so much fun in the snow, Here in Eastern Canada we deal with Snow 6 months of the year so not so exciting. Lol Matter of fact sitting here watching this video inside nice and warm as a little snow falls outside and the temp sits at around -21c. No more winter camping for me lol
I live in Norway and can have winter conditions 1/2 the year. Eg, the drive way to my house is a 100 m long hill with a 30% incline, and needs 4wd every day during winter. From soft, wet snow as you had, some advice are, 1) down on tire width, max on height (summer tires on my Jeep WJ are 255/70 while my winters are 245/75, both on 16") (anybody noticed that Shaun's blubber tires - apart from the lock problem -- skidded more?), 2) below +5 C -- special winter tires with softer rubber are mandatory (I myself have studded Coopers, but will put on Hakkapelita 8/9 for next set), 3) keep momentum/speed, but stop and back up a soon as you understand you're losing steering, 4) learn how to drift.
Two things weren't clear from this video. 1. You can't get tyres for the snow in Australia, they pretty much don't exist. 2. Those main roads that they were on are cut into the side of mountains with pretty steep drop offs. At the edge of a lot of those roads is probably a 20m drop almost straight down and there isn't much to stop you going over the edge apart from some trees. Some of those tracks can be a bit nerve racking even in summer, so it's no surprise they opted to stop every time they got near the edge
Been getting into 4WDriving and looking to buy my first thanks to this channel and similar ones. I know very little about how to fix or work on an engine but I'm looking forward to learning about engines.
Loved this episode. Will be watching it again a few time I think. I am so proud of you guys for doing this track. Everyday driving up here in NorthDakota USA. we can have minus 20-30deg. F for a few weeks on end Before the wind chill. Fuel freezes as does other things. But I love driving my old 60 around in it. Have a good one Mates.:) Oh. and Grahm, Look into Icebreaker brand wool socks, and make sure your boots are around one size bigger than you would normally ware. that way you have a bit of an area for warm air to collect in your boots. This will keep your feet warmer.
Man i am so disappointed in myself, as a north american. I never really thought about snow in Australia or its location in country. Just stumbled on your videos today, they are awesome. Love the positive attitudes. Keep up the good work.
Some of this driving, reminds me of my drives to and from work here in Ontario Canada. Oh ya, my drive this morning -24 with the wind Love your vids guys keep them coming
I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Currently living in Sydney, NSW. I remember having a 2008 Honda Pilot and having to climb over 4 - 5 feet of snow just to get on the top leveled section. I was backing out of the garage so the slope was extra steep. The ol' thing did very well considering it to be all stock and absolutely nothing was done to it. First, go and went straight up. I really do hope they bring the Pilot to the AU market but highly unlikely due to it being built for North America. I remember waking up during Christmas and looking the window to see snow on the driveway and road. I really do miss Canada and its beautiful climate and scenery.
Another great video. Be careful with cold weather wheeling though guys, it's all fun and games until the temp drops so much all the beer in the chest freezes and bursts!
Typical drive home from work here in Vermont USA. They stop snow removal around 9-10pm and start again around 6am. Working nights I get to drive home in 1-2 foot of fresh snow during a given storm. Most the way home is dirt roads and last to get service so I keep a chainsaw and ax in the truck as well as heavy chain and tow strap just Incase someone runs off the road and needs help.
Awesome. And hilarious. I would die on most of the tracks you guys drive, but this? Reminds me of a Tuesday. Where I live we don’t have the altitude, but we do have snow which gets deep enough to plow with the grill. Nothing is as much fun as drift surfing down a gravel road full gas up drift and off gas down the other side. Drift surfing for the win! Make every commute in winter a barrel of giggles (I know getting winter tyres there makes no sense, but the difference it makes is uncanny - they stick to ice and plow through the deep stuff much more easily). Love it!!
This is such a amazing trip by you guys. I personally think this is the best video so far keep it up. I wish I have a crew like this. But most of my buddies are into sports cars and stuff. I love my 4gen Toyota 4runner so much best car I have ever own never let me down.
This looked like very similar conditions we had here (Ontario, Canada) on a recent trail run. Well...roads too until the plow crews get things cleared. Snow is a tough one and the characteristics can change minute to minute. Great to see you lads getting to enjoy some! 👍🏻
In my day up here in the Great White North, we would always put the chains on the FRONT tires when driving in deep or wet snow. Not only will it help steering, but your front wheels PULL rather than the rear wheels pushing.
I love your videos! It looks like you had some serious fun driving in snowy conditions! :-D Still wonder if you can get some proper winter tires for a trip like this in OZ. The difference to using muddies is turning a trip like that almost into a walk in the park. Living in south Germany, I have to have a second set ot wheels for the winter. Conditions like in your video are quite common in my area and usually no problem. Lots of respect for camping out in the cold!
One of your best episodes! As a Canadian -3 degrees and I am still in shorts! You need 38 inch tires and good bead lockers. drop your pressure to 8 psi and you'll float on top! Snow is what we know here. What we don't, is some of the tracks you tackle!...Insane guys! Look me up if you come to Atlantic Canada. Where they salt all the roads to combat snow. we undercoat our trucks with oil and graphite and don't worry abbot salt. right on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia the salt spray off the ocean is what does the damage! Cheers guys...
I might not seem that practical, in Australia just to do a couple of days on a snowy track, but a set of real Winter Tires (as opposed to Mud Terrain tires) would make a phenomenal difference in traction, even in a 4WD truck with a rear locker. You'd likely drive right through the sections where you get skewed sideways and you could actually get through without any winching or the need for chains.
Done Mt Skene for years No lockers No chains But lots of winching and lots of fun.. And Yes we had an 80 go off the Mt and 3 hour recovery was install (80 series was a right off)
Two things for snow driving, if it's not too much snow, you spin the wheels to get to solid ground underneath. If it's too much snow or there is ice underneath you go easy and go for static traction.
Snow driving is it's own animal. There are very different types of driving conditions with snow. The temps will also determine whether you have some traction, or none at all. At/near freezing is very different from driving in -40F conditions. The guide was showin' the cowboys how to do it, chain up and finesse the right boot. Fun video, as always fellers.
I'm just going to go ahead click "thumbs up" and then finish watching because you gents always have the most impressive vids on youtube!!! Keep it up mates!
Honestly you guys shouldn't drop tire pressure in the snow, keeping a good straight sidewall and a skinny tire is the way to go. Also big chunky mud tires are the devil when it gets icy, and the big gaps in the tread can collect snow and essentially turn your tires into slicks
I have plowed snow for 35+ Years, one thing that has never worked for me is wide tires. I use Wrangler Duratraks that are much narrower than my summer wranglers. I usually run a heavy plow on the front and full salt spreader on the back, total of about 6,000 lbs (In a 1 ton truck). In this case, I run high tire pressures. With all that weight, and narrow tires, it cuts down through the snow.
Catching up on these, living in NZ we get our share of snow, loving the Vic high country though, always wanted to do the 7 deadly sins! This though looks epic, that stew Shauno cooked up on the Stony Creek track epic, must call it the Stony Creek stew, get ya laughing gear round that one eh lads, looked the goods, gonna try that this weekend, bit of snow fallen on the Alps so very timely. One of the best episodes I have watched to date guys, really getting into the channel btw.🤙
Here is a big hint when driving in snow rapidly pulse the gas peddle for added traction and don't turn the wheel so hard over. Chains are great for sure and with this method of driving you'll be winching far less. You turn hard over and you don't turn in deep snow you plow straight ahead.
