im born in 67, long haired rocker... 2 yrs ago treated for stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer... given 10 mos to live... i always told mysef that if i didnt make it in music, id be a truck driver... now, guitar playing has become a hobby... and i ive vicariously through you... Riding Shotgun. Thank You!
This reminds me of a night on I90, westbound over the divide. I was driving an IH cabover 13 speed. That was in 78 and I guess I'm giving away my age now. Back when it was a chauffeur's license and a paper log. Last year over the road was in 93. Wife said come home or don't bother. Should have stayed on the road!
im pleasantly surprised to see you starting to add some videos again! i think its even better for winter viewing..i am up late and like to relax and watch the driving and listen to you chat about different things...be safe and well mike~
Mike, thank you for the new video. Been watching all of your older videos up to 2019. FANTASTIC VIDEOS!!!! Calming and relaxing without commercials!!!!!! Keep coming with them great videos.
Wow 5k ain't much. Feel bad for ya but at least you know what you're doin. Thanks for lettin us ride shotgun with you through the Rockies at night. Safe travels 🤙
Mike, just wanted to say thank you for coming back with the ride along videos at the perfect time. I drive for UPS in upstate Vermont and we just recently got our first snow storm of the season. Without your video that you posted just a day prior, I probably wouldn't have had the courage to show up for work. That said, watching you approach and tackle those snow-covered roads with such confidence and skill was an inspiration to me, and I'm absolutely sure I'm not alone in saying that. Just wanted to let you know what kind of difference you're making. Keep it up and as always, drive safe.
Always amazes me people don’t understand that those 2 tracks in the right lane are often polished/icy from the heavier traffic. Some snow on road and the right temp/good tires mean TRACTION
Love what you do, thanks for letting us travel along from our living rooms! Shout out from St George. Be safe out there, happy Holidays! PEACE✌️ SEE YA!
Thanks for the night drive in the snow over the mountains. I always enjoyed driving at night with the trailer lights in the mirrors and the roads mostly to myself. Now I'm retired I enjoy the opportunity to ride shotgun with you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year Mike,you and your family. Peace!
I m not too anxious until you mention our speed. Enjoyed the ride. Fedx tandems are seen all along the trip. Thank you for the safe travels. Take care MMM. God bless you
My biggest fear is passing an 18 wheeler even in warmer weather. I am afraid they won't see me! The older you get, the more terrifying it is to drive. You all will be there one day lol, some of us sooner than others!
I’m sitting comfortably in my apartment here in Palm Beach Gardens, FL., thought enjoying traveling with you in places I’ve never been and will probably never get the chance to see! Thanks for the fabulous videos!
I have to admit Mike I never have been much of a night driver, as here in the UK the roads fill with Nerds driving jacked up cars and vans and me I like to drive to my limits, so if I see a clear stretch and some Boy Racer thinks he wants to take me on, then I let him and in two of my ex cars laugh when I leave him in my dust and his puny whatever it is he is driving , just cannot keep up.
Nice night ride Mike, but I hate driving on the snow unless it's deep, the 4x4 seems to work better. That skiff and slip I hate. Be safe out there in the cold.
Hi Mountain Man Mike. Ready for a ride in the snow. Makes me homesick for Colorado!! I am stuck in San Antonio for a bit. Drive safe! Peace out! ✌️☮️⛰️🏔️
I'm curious Mike, what brand of drive tires are you running this time of year? Michelin? This new international LT i started driving come with Michelin drives and I'm really impressed with them. I speced the truck out with air lockers as well. They come in handy pulling out of fields, in wet conditions. I stay in Minnesota. Tho one time i made a trip to LA with a friend of mine 15 years ago. We came back via I70 and Denver. It was in March and made for an interesting experience. Fond memories you bring back.
Those people are called, entitled. Yet. Thinks to their madness. They attitudes make some amazing videos. Most just call them, Karens. In reality, they have a screw loose. When I go to my property. By road. It's 935 miles away. 13 hour drive. I will do 10 hours of it at night. So that. Most of my trip. I will not have to deal with any of them. Their so bad. After they get up. Go onto the road. The last 3 to 4 hours. I can't even leave my cruise control on. For 10 hours, I can.
I came out of that tunnel westbound one night and the wind blew me from the right lane into the left lane on that snow and ice. I enjoy your mountain driving but I don't go out there anymore with my current employer. Worked for that Denver company for 15 years. I don't miss all that.
Have you ever slid on the ice, and got it on video? I’d love to see that and how you corrected and saved the truck from crashing. At least that’s what I imagine the outcome to be.
IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES/I SPENT 35 YEARS DRIVING OUT OF DENVER TO WEST COAST/I DROVE LOVELAND PASS BEFORE THE TUNNEL WAS DONE/SAME WITH WOLF CREEK PASS/ WHEN OUR AUTHORITY REQUIRED THAT/THE ROADS SURE HAVE IMPROVED /I REMEMBER GOING OVER WOLF CREEK WHEN THE DRIFTS WERE CARVED OUT OF THE MOUNTAIN/THE JACKES USED TO ECHO GOING DOWN THE WEST SIDE/ NOW I KNOW WHY I RETIRED WHERE IT NEVER SNOWS AND IS NEVER COLD
Hey u!!! Merry Christmas!!! Keep on keepin' on!!! So happy I'm retired....from a lady trucker in Canada... We'd be trailer truckin' up here....woohoo!!! Dashing thru the snow..woot woot😉
Love your videos! I wish I could always be shotgun with you in the winter snow. The weird part of this video for me was the driving with hazards on, how do you keep track of when that is encouraged or prohibited? It's discouraged here in Idaho. Edit: Re the formula, you're just a road savant, a natural.
@@larrybe2900 For Hazards? Maybe in your state. But look up the law in New Mexico, for instance, a place where Mike is going to go. It's illegal there at all times when driving.
I admire all of your videos. Be careful through the crazy cold weather. Be safe in your travels. Merry Christmas Mountain-Mike. Love Riding Shotgun ! ✌️ ☮️
Mike. I'm having a panic attack going through this tunnel with you! The Caldu ot tunnel on Hwy 4 in Northern California is too much for me ! I'm 81 now and no longer drive. Was a bus driver. My granddaughter lives in Aspen. She's a chef. I'm just Grammy Charlie. Love your videos!
I never got around to driving big rigs but did drive intercity and school busses in the 70s. I wish RU-vid would have been a thing back then for the learning it now provides. THANKS!
Did you say you interlock you diffs and stage two 9th gear down ? Up to what mph is that lock accept by diffs..different... also when it's a whiteout condition is there any lights auxiliary that you recommend? Thanks and great videos
Love driviñg in rain and snow too. You are kind ti moreon drivers. So steady and powerful? I like the sound of a rig.!.❤ Tie long pce of surveyors tape to ends of your tools. Youll never loose a tool again. ❤
My question is this how and the hell do these judges drop the charges what in God's name are they thinking sending them back out to do the same thing over and over again Lemay
It's really cool riding shotgun in the snow, (no offence intended) but l have the sound off as my wife is sleeping, in our studio apt, when l watch but l do have Christmas music going. Merry Christmas, from Western Oregon, and God Bless your family and you.
you're a badass, brother, for sure... but, im afraid if i see your face my opinion might become altered. i love ridin shotgun w/you; calms me down because your conversation keeps me engaged... Keep on truckin! ps..., What kinda music do you listen to?
Great vid again. Donovan U.K's Bob Dylan Colours, Catch the Wind, Little Tin Soldier, To Sing for you etc What memories. The sixties were Great from an old fart. LOL
Thanks again for taking us along. We can learn so much about driving in the snow and icy roadways of the rockies in winter. The best way to learn is from a professional driver. Just watch and listen and learn. Best is: everything is slow motion. There are no quick fast starts or panic stops. None of this works on snow, packed snow or ice. There is traction but it is slippery and very easy to break traction. Even on snow or ice you still have some control but don't push it too hard.
The thing that bothers me the most about driving in the snow and ice is THE OTHER DRIVERS who drive like idiots. Driving WAY too fast with no regard for others on the road. Saying stupid shit like “I been driving 47 years , don’t tell me how to drive my truck” The only reason they have to be told is because they putting other people in harms way and don’t give a shit. All I can say is I LOVE MY SEVEN CAMERAS I have on my truck to show their company how they drive.
