Deep Snow And Deep Discussion 

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.

Just a great group of guys... anyone would pay to hang with, but heck it's free here!

Hi again to my favorite gang...the 3 amigos? musketeers? Knights of the Realm? Love, love, love hearing about y'all's histories! You guys just completely rock!!! Every single one of your posts puts a smile on my face. Unfortunately we won't be able to make the wrecker games, but hopefully soon we will get to meet y'all and give you hugs. And maybe I'll make you some more cookies....or chili, or burritos, or ??? (I do take requests, and everyone says I'm a really good cook). Haven't really got any questions for you right now...we're in Junction, so if you need anything when you're out here, hit us up for sure. Love to you all, and especially Lilli for putting up with you!!!

Thanks for sharing YOUR STORY!

I can only imagine starting a business from somewhat scratch and building a reputation but in watching your videos I am seeing you have gotten allot of respect in doing so. Keep up the great work and videos. I happen to notice you had a few 1/10th scale crawlers/trail trucks, (Traxxas 6x6 Hauler and a Power Wagon body on a crawler but could not make out the chassis it was on) in your back seat. Do you also go out and do some RC Crawling? It's always cool to see 1:1 off roaders into the RC Crawling/Trail Truck scene as well.

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.

Awesome 👌 👏 👍

I am coming up to shake your hand. Sometime in June, on my way to Nampa, gonna stop in and shake your hand. Love your chanel! Mom wants to meet you!!

Hey rory you ever try out the snow with low tire pressure, makes a BIG d8fferance here in Alaska

Tell us more about Trailmator , how you built parts make all the fun and cool things about it.

awesome job well done

can we just talk about the flatbed and the wrecker in the back of the ram cab

What are some of the most common/avoidable mistakes people make and what are some tips you guys have on how to best prepare for wheeling in general?

What’s Trail Maters source of power? Asking for a friend.

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!

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

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.

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?

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!!

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

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

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 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 🙌

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!!

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. 💯

Thank you! That was nice to hear more about you guys and how your business came about. Thanks for taking us along! 👍

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!

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!

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.

the landscape presentations are just fabulous on this channel, mr Mike is such a natural w/ the camera with compositions rivaling the great painters :)

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 ❤

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.

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.

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!

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

Rory and his team make these recoveries look so easy. The camera work is beautiful. Did you build that awesome trailer?

Could have used your V-bar chains on my plow truck the other day.

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 🙏🏼

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

here in MN we still got 4 feet of snow on the ground... will probably stay around till about late april early may lol.

Only the best recovery show out there! Thanks Mike.

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!

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 ! ! !💚💚👍😎

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?

G'Day Rory, Did you at any time have any other employees other than Sean and Mike. The three of you seem to hit it off so well and I've yet to see any ego's at play, any nasty sarcasm or the like. You guys just seem to click and pull as a team all the time, every time. It's pretty cool. You all come on as upfront, chilled blokes doing what you love and having a blast and I wonder if there were guys who tried out , but didn't cut it - it would take a special mindset to do what the three of you do so well together - get folks outa trouble - and have a blast whilst you're at it. Very impressive and very reassuring, cos that's what the three of you not only portray, but actually bring to the table. You guys carry on and have fun, but the professional part's of you are always at work, ensuring people's well-being and safety. You guys are so cool - you define it, really. Keep on truckin'!

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.

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!

Rory, been watching for about 2 years and have seen you do many difficult recoveries. This chanel is the first I watch for new material. My question: What snow conditions do you ever pass on doing an immediate recovery? I am assuming the customer is ok.

I’m always happy to see all the new videos ya guys make! Shaun, what are your clans, Mike what did ya dive out to Utah after layoff? Rock on!!

Thank you Rory for showing the beautiful landscape. Along with the great recovery..keep on making them videos and we'll keep watching...

I have 1 question. Since you seem to prefer Chevy for you recovery trucks, why is your gooseneck pulling truck a Dodge/RAM product? Great video as always. It was nice getting a little insight into who you 3 are and where you are from. Thank you 😊

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!

I enjoy all three of you and wish you all continued success! Chris and Lily too!

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

"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✌🏻❄☃🚙🚙

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.

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.

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?

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.

Just wanted to say, that I really enjoy watching your adventures… warmest regards to you all, from New Zealand 😊

Good work fellas. Love the work love the land looking forward to the next adventure.

Glad to see you use chains when needed! unlike Matt, And Fab Rat, who like to be more macho....and stuck a lot....

Hooray a mater show

Rory, Trail Mater runs & sounds so good. What is your motor in that incredibly capable truck?

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?

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

Rory and team for the win, hands down tow truck Olympics!!

Random people: "It never snows in the desert. It's too dry." MOAB: "Hold my hygrometer!"

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.

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.

Running in the snow and freezing just another day at work awesome thanks for the videos

I like the recoveries and the repairs/mods, I love the scenery around where you are which is nothing like where I live. All the best for your business and your channel 💪👏👊

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?

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 🍻

Discussion time: Very cool. You guys are the gold standard. Always an enjoyable watch.

I'm so glad you're there to help people out when in need. Thanks for being there.

I watch your channel because of the great content. Your knowledge your humor it's a breath of fresh 4 x 4 in always look forward to seeing your next videos I'm glad you put out as many as you do! More than the others and thank you for that stay safe. Tony

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.

That Didn't look like a cold recovery ! It looked like a VERY COLD RECOVERY ! Loved the personal insight on the shop and the fellas ! Thanks for sharing. I haven't seen you guys work on a KENUDER BEARING or a MUFFLER BERAING yet !

Rory, how did you find and hold onto your great team? The layton wrecker is something I am looking forward too watching it come together. Its too bad you could not get it done before the wrecker games. Hey, Lilly is sure a character, she steals the show every video she is in. Doesn't she already have a machine waiting for her to get her permit? Sean my question for you is to tell us more about your family and how you and Rory met. Mike you seem to round out the 3 amigos and are talented as each other gets. Tell me how you discovered these diamond billed sapsuckers? I hear they are hard to get on camera.

Why do you put the tow truck on a flat bed sometimes, but not others (?) Is it to save gas expense (?) Are you considered street/highway legal with the tow (?) BTW, I love your concept. I have a 1978 Chevy Silverado, camper special, 3/4 ton 2wd pickup with a 350 Summit transmission in mint condition and low mileage (under 200,000) on my 454 engine. Double headers on the exhaust. I love my truck, and have dreamed of upgrading to 4wd with a shorter bed and having the ability to tow and even snowplow with it. I just love what you did converting the '82 chevy. Such a great, reliable, fearless vehicle. I 'd like to learn how to weld, too. Thanks for your channel. I'm learning alot from you guys. Jen, from Mt. Shasta, CA.

It was nice to learn alittle about the team. No questions yet. I enjoy the videos, the scenery is awesome and you guys do terrific work. Cheers, from NH.

Question for Shawn.. Do you speak and understand your native language.. My friends speak Navajo.. I am from Idaho..

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.

Mike - being from Wisconsin, do you chuckle every time Rory says "deep snow"? LOL Me - I'm in northern Minnesota, only 78 miles from Canada, & we've had 70+", 3 of the last 4 years. I've seen over 100". Deep... LOL

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!

Rory's my boy ! Watch out for Paul Cox . He's multi-talented and very all in kinda guy . Which is GOLD in my book . Matt 's wrekr to untested same as Paul BUT ! GO RORY ! 👍👍👍👍

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"

Not a question, but I'll leave a comment.... You live an awesome life... Your surrounded with good people... You've done well Ethos....

Right on, guys! That's awesome, thanks for sharing your story. I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I've been following you since you had 2K subscribers. Keep up the awesome videos. 😉

Rory. This is a reality TV show just waiting to happen!! Easy on the Ford knocking though, I run a kuga😅. Loving the channel from over the pond🇬🇧👍🏻

Så fina områden ni arbetar på där ute i bergen

Don't take this badly, Rory, but you're a good guy and I'd like to see you live a long healthy life. You know what's coming next: for your friends, family, kids, cousins, fans, employees, and enemies, please loose some weight. Said with love and respect. XXOO

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.

Your Ford comment MADE this for me! Love watching your videos along with Matt's, Fab Rats and Robby's channels!

Rory, Mike and Shawn... you guys are totally awesome!! Love all the stuff you guys do!! Nice to hear some of the back story of how you got started doing what you do. THANKS GUYS!!!

Hello super thanks for a good movie. Rory you have an incredibly lovely personality .one is happy to see how you fix things and solve problems .. Impressive tow truck you built🤗.. can you do a section on just that car for us who want to see smart functional cars. Thank you mvh 🇸🇪🇸🇪💪

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.

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 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!