I first went over independence pass on June 5, 1979. I was hitchhiking from Chicago to Glenwood Springs. I caught a ride out of Denver it took me out on 285 to Buena Vista. The guy who gave me a ride owned a machine shop in that town. He had me over for dinner and since it was nighttime and pretty cold he offered me the spare bedroom. In the morning we had biscuits and gravy at a café on the north end of town . I caught a ride almost instantly over to Aspen. The pass had only been open for a day or two and the snow was deep up near the top. Making my way through the Roaring Fork Valley, I felt like I'd been transported to a magical place. It took me four rides to get from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, but I got there and stayed for 10 years.
Living in the area, Driven it with 4 and 6 wheelers lots. I've cashed in my mirrors on at least 30% of my drives. I've seen plenty of trucks hauled out of the two tightest turns, yes, against cliff faces. All above the Grottos
HI from old trucker in uk now 87 yrs retired . What a fantastic journey loved every minute of it also find it very relaxing with your voice . Keep the videos coming , Keep safe Cheers Nigel
Thanks for taking us along on this ride. Love the scenery and enjoy your stories. This is definitely a road I would want to see first hand. Keep making these videos please and keep traveling safe.
26:08 a car went off the road one night on that turn, they weren't found till the next day, 500 feet down the embankment. Tourists had stopped and saw it.I reported it when I got to the bottom, no cell service there. same year you drove through
I've driven over Independence many, many times over the years, always as the driver. However 3 or 4 years ago I was the passenger in a friend's 3/4 ton GMC pick up going from Aspen to Leadville. I gained a new appreciation of how close the the drop off on the passenger side was in places. LOL
Im glad you have the physical/ mental fortitude for this; most don't . Ive had so many challenges thrown at me past 6 months. I watch this in amazement. you have such stamina and calm .wish i had some.
I ve been over this pass dozens of times with 45 footer in the 70 and 80s no problem if you pay attention to what your doing I grew up in Gilman Colorado until 1960
So I just want to know if you heard about that guy on the news? Somebody had to do a whole lot of backing up. I went over Independence back in '73, in a car, and as I recall (just barely) there weren't any guard rails and a whole lot less greenery. Also keen to see the look on his face when he met that lil' stretch of cliff face.
I worked highway maintenance on that pass for 12 years, met semi's with plow truck several times. Had to run escort so they could get across. Scary business.
I came across your videos last week and love watching them. I lived in CO back in the 70's thru '84. My favorite town was Leadville, my favorite mtn is Mt. Massive and my favorite pass was and still is Independence Pass. I used to camp at the Halfmoon Campground way before it became what it is now. I also love the drive down to NM, passing all the 14er's as you go. Will keep watching you as you travel thru CO. Brings back many memories of days gone by...I am 74yo now. Lol. Thank you!
Thanks for the ride. I went over the pass 26 years ago. Yes, the flat landers blew my mind. They were in the inside lane and drove down the middle of the road, completely blocking traffic. Again, thanks
Thanks Mike! Loving this. The now ex wife and I work camped the summer of 15 at Arrowhead Point, Buena Vista. Camped at twin lakes and drove over this pass several times! Loving this
The last time I went over Independence Pass was in 1995, this time of year (end of August). Thanks for the ride and the memories. That ore bin looking thing is at the ghost town of Independence.
This was a beautiful ride. My husband said we drove over the pass, but I must have closed my eyes a lot. Thanks for giving me another chance to see it.
Hi M.; Great video! Refreshing drive up in the mountains seeing some rain after all the heat. As for the trucker's mistake in a restricted road, running flagger stop sign, double fine in work zone, WOW. R.
Hi Mike. Thanks for this ride today.a bit different but thoroughly enjoyable. A great Sunday night’s entertainment here in lockdown in Melbourne Australia
My husband and I just found your videos. My husband drove a truck from 1972 until he retired in 2010. He delivered liquor throughout the state of Colorado. On one trip to Aspen in fall of 1972 he decided to take his Peterbilt..with suicide gears..over Independece pass. No paved road..he made it over the pass but he never did it again. He said the road looks better now but he still wouldn't take a truck over it! Thanks again for the video as we enjoyed seeing the pass 49 years later!
Thanks for the ride over Independence Pass. That's one pass I've not been over. The mountains are so green and beautiful. My last visit to Aspen was not pleasant so I've not been in a hurry to go back.
Enjoying your trip over Independence Pass. Just had to write because of something you said, brought back some wonderful memories. So, you mentioned Chapman Dam and Reid Res. My husband created a road off that road so equipment could be brought up to a water diversion project done by Harrison-Western Corp. I believe it was 1979. We made many trips up to that job site hauling heavy equipment. Most definitely the scariest job site i had ever been to. Don't want to bore you with more details...just nice to have that place mentioned. Safe travels. Good thing you're not in Boston today. Lol Hope that upcoming trip is a good one for you.
@ 10:56, you drove past my favorite free campground, on the left. I've been staying there since my kids were little, back in the early 90's. There's a little creek along the backside of it, to draw water from.
Mountain Main Mike, thank you for bringing me so much entertainment. That trucker we saw go by is totally foooked, both physically, and lawlly. Woohoo! :D
I have driven this pass many times but it has been about 15 years. That narrow section is wicked! Camped up the pass for a week in the 80's and had to drive to Aspen for supplies a couple of times and that was the only part that was difficult and I think that is why no semi's are allowed. Someone was working on restoring some of the buildings in Independence in the 80's. So has anyone heard if anything happened with the semi? Traffic up on 40 was terrible! I drove parts of it both ways a couple weeks ago. Just had to drive as traffic allowed. I am like you in that if someone wants to maintain a good pace and stay off the brakes then I can follow them just fine. I have a 2005 Durango that will get up and go! Very fun to drive and I can go off road with it.
An A+ ride. Thank you. My last time on that road was '91. A rainy summer day, like this one. The big difference? We were almost alone, it was not a detour route that day.
What a lovely scenic ride, I didn't think a huge semi with a trailer could fit on this narrow curvy highway, that guy in the semi with the trailer i bet found out the hard way. Nice trip.
Thanks for the ride. I spent the whole afternoon studying and I had to find a way to chill out. Beautiful scenery and cool conversation. Appreciate it 😉👍🏼
Just starting to watch this. I also went over Independence Pass in a semi riding shotgun 4 times. It was in 1978. The rig wasn’t as big as the new ones. There were no guard rails at all. The three single lane areas just had the rock edges. We were early enough we didn’t meet any traffic in the single lanes. I lived in Aspen then and worked for the White River National Forest at there’ll Jebel Tree Nursery. We were hauling ponderosa pine and lodgepole pine to the forests on the front ranges.
You just passed through the narrows without having to back up. But you passed a semi going up the pass. So I was really happy that you weren’t in a semi. Semis do get stuck up there and it is a mess. Even in the 70s the pass would get shut down and Aspen at that time was one square mile, and there was no place to park. The only choice would be to head back to Glenwood Springs. It’s a mess. Don’t go over independence pass in a semi. We were working for the federal government hauling their trees and our bosses told us that we were going that way. The first time we knew what was ahead of us and talk about nervous until we got to top and through the first hairpin and made it around. Then we finally were able to relax and enjoy the trip.
🍭SWEET🍭BEEEEEEEEEUUUTIFUL!!! I was there last in the late 1960’s! I miss Colorado so very much! Thanks for the ride Mike! 🚛Rubber Down, Metal Up MM Mike🚛💖ML💖 SunnyRay Woods🌞🌲🌲🌲🇺🇸✌🏻
had to look at the news and see if that driver got caught - couldn't find that one... BUT I did find this one out of the Aspen Times: a deputy ticketed the driver of a car carrier semi-truck who drove over the Pass from the Twin Lakes side and held up a line of about 20 cars heading down into Aspen, he said. The ticket will cost the driver, who was pulled over in front of the Aspen Police Department, more than $1,100.
About 30 years ago, my sister's family took us to Independence Pass in June and we walked through a ghost town. Took some great pictures. There was still snow in some parts. Video in the Jeep looked pretty good, even in the rain. Hope you do more Mike.
Have not been over that pass but many others when we lived in fountain then the springs not a big fan of Denver or the springs love the smaller towns up in the mountains thanks mountain man mike
No WAY ! ! ! Oh my goodness! I cant believe that driver thought he could take a semi where the signs are all over the place (both ways) WOW what a dope! There was a Ranger at the top - I hope that trucker gets to meet him$$. I am in Montana now but every time you drive this area, I, with ya Mt Man Mike.. Thank you SO much - you were driving my ole stomping grounds I miss it SO MUCH but I cant do commierado - I will not comply :) Still praying for you - Thank you brother - be safe!
Beautiful ride, I would like to do it myself someday but hopefully not so much traffic. I'm assuming if i-70 is open the traffic isn't as heavy on this pass.
@@HardRockMaster7577 YAY to Class of '73 HS grads!! My group & we're all very proud. Had the best of everything - music, cars, no draft except beer...still able to drink at 18 😍
Here in the Philippines someone asked me what I missed about the USA. I traveled many of the western states for years and I must say I do miss the drives and scenery....and wide roads. There is a lot of tolerance and little road rage here by Filipinos. They actually often make 3 lanes out of 2 by moving over to share the road. The US has its strict enforcement of traffic rules and that is fine but the "chaos" on the roads here seems to be pretty efficient. Few traffic signals and stop signs. People just make it work and give way to others. Safe travels!
Comments here... 1. Love watching today's video drinking my coffee and relax... Beautiful scenic drive, thank you. 2. driving your Jeep with no wonky wipers... lol. 3. That Semi truck that went by = Good Luck!
A few years ago I rode over this pass on a sport-touring motorcycle, and I was still a bit freaked by the one-lane section! Can't imagine doing it with a semi truck. But yeah, with Glenwood Canyon flooded out, you have to get creative. Was thinking a lot of east-west truck traffic diverted north to I-80 (Cheyenne) while the canyon was closed.
thanks for the ride -- reminds me of many trips over loveland before I70 in our '59 belaire -- putting on chains because of the idiot flatlanders slowing it all down -- changing a diaper over the backseat and feeling the car slip in the snow -- aw those were the days
If I had been on my motorcycle I would have made a u-turn and followed that semi up Independence Pass just to see how that trucker faired and recorded it with my Go Pro camera even up to when the Colorado State Police wrote him up to several pages of tickets "INTERESTING" wouldn't you say, also mountain man Mike: that accent isn't, Austrian isn't Australian or New Zealand or British English
wow.how they wrecked that sres.i remember 2 lane road to twin l lakes.i worked at the lodge in those dsys.was run by a great family. worked in that area small maybe 10 people to the town.hiked and road up independence pass alot.thanks for the updatd.ill remember how it was.before it went downward.anyone remember the wolf lady.and leadville.colorado Texas tomato wars that were held there at twin lakes?
Assuming that was the narrow section where there was no center line but doesn't look like I remember it as I remember it was about a vehicle and a half wide and had a cable or something like that as a guard rail and had to wait until it was clear to chance a go of it as no way could another vehicle have passed my full size pickup. So just guessing they have done some changes to widen it out some in that spot. I've been on it a couple of times and the last time was a round trip over to Aspen for the July 4th fireworks and then back over the pass in the middle of the night and it was raining with lightning but wasn't much for traffic as thankfully there weren't too many other crazy people on it at that time of night LOL. Makes for interesting driving on a curvy wet road that is hard to see in the dark. That tractor trailer driver must be from some other planet. Mike, if you ever get the chance with a passenger vehicle, drive highway 242 in Oregon from Sisters over a pass heading towards Eugene. I just got down the west side and along comes a motorhome pulling a vehicle barrelling along and he wasn't slowing down and I just about had to drop my tires over the edge of the road as I wasn't quite to the end of the narrow section and the motorhome had just blown past the last of the warning signs as there was NO WAY to turn around beyond that until the summit. Here is a short article on trucks and that road for a laugh. www.truckinginfo.com/108427/oregon-dot-242-is-not-a-truck-route
Hi...From the Isle of Harris!...Off the West Coast of Scotland!....Did you find out if the semi made it over?...Get stopped...Make the news......A Cracking channel....Cheers
Haaa, Austria doesn't have many shrimps on the barby...but Australia does have barbecues with prawns...I think translation missed something. But that's OK, we enjoy your riding shotgun travels sometimes on highways I've used on a few US trips. PEACE !
Awesome video! It's beautiful country there. I wonder how that trucker made it...he had to be extremely experienced to make it without going over the cliff or running people off...🤔😰😱
It is a gorgeous drive. Thank you for sharing. Your insurance company should cover your windshield so you can get it replaced. Some do it without any costs, others will have a 50 or 100 costs. Hope this information helps.
Glad to have you drive those touristy areas! I get too frustrated with the slow pokes in front and tailgaters behind! The trucker who blew through the stop sign must have a hot load to take a chance like that! Wish I could of seen what happened with him or her!!
That semi driver was one toke over the line! They do it at Smugglers Notch all the time in VT and never fail to get stuck and close the road to thru traffic. Just blow right past all the warning signs.
I first went over independence pass on June 5, 1979. I was hitchhiking from Chicago to Glenwood Springs. I caught a ride out of Denver it took me out on 285 to Buena Vista. The guy who gave me a ride owned a machine shop in that town. He had me over for dinner and since it was nighttime and pretty cold he offered me the spare bedroom. In the morning we had biscuits and gravy at a café on the north end of town . I caught a ride almost instantly over to Aspen. The pass had only been open for a day or two and the snow was deep up near the top. Making my way through the Roaring Fork Valley, I felt like I'd been transported to a magical place. It took me four rides to get from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, but I got there and stayed for 10 years.
Very nice..
You have an exceptional memory. 🙂
life is so nice when the kindness of others is bestowed upon us, this drive is so beautiful, reminds me of Tahoe only nicer maybe?
I agree
Living in the area, Driven it with 4 and 6 wheelers lots. I've cashed in my mirrors on at least 30% of my drives. I've seen plenty of trucks hauled out of the two tightest turns, yes, against cliff faces. All above the Grottos
I like it...keep it coming 👋. ... Classic reruns...umm it was when you were driving for that...uuum. Blue truck....😮
HI from old trucker in uk now 87 yrs retired . What a fantastic journey loved every minute of it also find it very relaxing with your voice . Keep the videos coming , Keep safe Cheers Nigel
Thanks for taking us along on this ride. Love the scenery and enjoy your stories. This is definitely a road I would want to see first hand. Keep making these videos please and keep traveling safe.
26:08 a car went off the road one night on that turn, they weren't found till the next day, 500 feet down the embankment. Tourists had stopped and saw it.I reported it when I got to the bottom, no cell service there. same year you drove through
Love watching your videos. Your calm voice always relaxes me. I do fall asleep sometimes so I watch it again. 😴😊
Right up til he says 'PEACE' - that'll wake you up real fast!
@@LottaFur56 Yes true. LoL
What a beautiful ride!!! Wish i could smell the fresh, pine scented air!
Yes...me too.
I've driven over Independence many, many times over the years, always as the driver. However 3 or 4 years ago I was the passenger in a friend's 3/4 ton GMC pick up going from Aspen to Leadville. I gained a new appreciation of how close the the drop off on the passenger side was in places. LOL
Thanks for the shotgun ride.... Beautiful scenery and enjoyed the talk. PEACE!!!!!
Im glad you have the physical/ mental fortitude for this; most don't .
Ive had so many challenges thrown at me past 6 months. I watch this in amazement. you have such stamina and calm .wish i had some.
I ve been over this pass dozens of times with 45 footer in the 70 and 80s no problem if you pay attention to what your doing I grew up in Gilman Colorado until 1960
So I just want to know if you heard about that guy on the news? Somebody had to do a whole lot of backing up. I went over Independence back in '73, in a car, and as I recall (just barely) there weren't any guard rails and a whole lot less greenery. Also keen to see the look on his face when he met that lil' stretch of cliff face.
I worked highway maintenance on that pass for 12 years, met semi's with plow truck several times. Had to run escort so they could get across. Scary business.
I came across your videos last week and love watching them. I lived in CO back in the 70's thru '84. My favorite town was Leadville, my favorite mtn is Mt. Massive and my favorite pass was and still is Independence Pass. I used to camp at the Halfmoon Campground way before it became what it is now. I also love the drive down to NM, passing all the 14er's as you go. Will keep watching you as you travel thru CO. Brings back many memories of days gone by...I am 74yo now. Lol. Thank you!
Thanks for the ride. I went over the pass 26 years ago. Yes, the flat landers blew my mind. They were in the inside lane and drove down the middle of the road, completely blocking traffic. Again, thanks
Thanks Mike!
Loving this. The now ex wife and I work camped the summer of 15 at Arrowhead Point, Buena Vista.
Camped at twin lakes and drove over this pass several times!
Loving this
The last time I went over Independence Pass was in 1995, this time of year (end of August). Thanks for the ride and the memories. That ore bin looking thing is at the ghost town of Independence.
This was a beautiful ride. My husband said we drove over the pass, but I must have closed my eyes a lot. Thanks for giving me another chance to see it.
Hi M.; Great video! Refreshing drive up in the mountains seeing some rain after all the heat. As for the trucker's mistake in a restricted road, running flagger stop sign, double fine in work zone, WOW. R.
Hi Mike. Thanks for this ride today.a bit different but thoroughly enjoyable. A great Sunday night’s entertainment here in lockdown in Melbourne Australia
My husband and I just found your videos. My husband drove a truck from 1972 until he retired in 2010. He delivered liquor throughout the state of Colorado. On one trip to Aspen in fall of 1972 he decided to take his Peterbilt..with suicide gears..over Independece pass. No paved road..he made it over the pass but he never did it again. He said the road looks better now but he still wouldn't take a truck over it! Thanks again for the video as we enjoyed seeing the pass 49 years later!
Thanks for the ride over Independence Pass. That's one pass I've not been over. The mountains are so green and beautiful. My last visit to Aspen was not pleasant so I've not been in a hurry to go back.
Thanks for the video over Independence Pass. I has been 50+ years, since I was on this road. Thanks for the memories.
Best ride yet, keep them coming.
Hey… it snowed there a couple days ago!…and holy smokes! That truck!…He is going to have (had) a terrible afternoon and evening.
Beautiful! You're a brave man to take that road in a semi.
He was in his jeep..🙂
Thank you Darlin' for a beautiful ride. It meant a lot to me. ❤
Loved the trip & and hearing you chatting, which make all your vids so enjoyable! Thnks Mike 🇬🇧
I enjoy your scenic views that you take us on! Keep on bringing it!!! 😃
Enjoying your trip over Independence Pass.
Just had to write because of something you said, brought back some wonderful memories.
So, you mentioned Chapman Dam and Reid Res. My husband created a road off that road so equipment could be brought up to a water diversion project done by Harrison-Western Corp.
I believe it was 1979. We made many trips up to that job site hauling heavy equipment. Most definitely the scariest job site i had ever been to.
Don't want to bore you with more details...just nice to have that place mentioned.
Safe travels. Good thing you're not in Boston today. Lol Hope that upcoming trip is a good one for you.
Did you ever hear anything about that crazy driver who blew thru the flagger and up the mountain?
@ 10:56, you drove past my favorite free campground, on the left. I've been staying there since my kids were little, back in the early 90's. There's a little creek along the backside of it, to draw water from.
Thank you for the nice video. Love riding along in the rain. Very relaxing. Have a great day & take care
Terry O'Neill is from Australia and loves this utube show , takes me back to some of the many trips I have on around the great USA
You are an amazing driver, very impressive.
I was thinking the same.
Thanks so much for posting! Used to go there a lot, but now this helps as I'm missing Colorado from Illinois
Scenic Route, lol. Colorado High Country is Beautiful. A good Sunday drive.
Mountain Main Mike, thank you for bringing me so much entertainment. That trucker we saw go by is totally foooked, both physically, and lawlly. Woohoo! :D
I have driven this pass many times but it has been about 15 years. That narrow section is wicked! Camped up the pass for a week in the 80's and had to drive to Aspen for supplies a couple of times and that was the only part that was difficult and I think that is why no semi's are allowed. Someone was working on restoring some of the buildings in Independence in the 80's.
So has anyone heard if anything happened with the semi?
Traffic up on 40 was terrible! I drove parts of it both ways a couple weeks ago. Just had to drive as traffic allowed. I am like you in that if someone wants to maintain a good pace and stay off the brakes then I can follow them just fine. I have a 2005 Durango that will get up and go! Very fun to drive and I can go off road with it.
Beutiful country. Thanks for an awesome trip. Greatly enjoyed your running commentary. Very entertaining.
An A+ ride. Thank you.
My last time on that road was '91. A rainy summer day, like this one. The big difference? We were almost alone, it was not a detour route that day.
I drove that pass in early July this year. Loved it. Got coffee at the yellow Volkswagen bus in twin lakes.
Hi from Australia Mike, that’s some awe inspiring country you drive through. Thanks for sharing the ride.
Holy sh#t.....!!!
I had to replay that video portion just to make sure.
".....he'll get his".
You're so right.
Gracias....!!!
What a lovely scenic ride, I didn't think a huge semi with a trailer could fit on this narrow curvy highway, that guy in the semi with the trailer i bet found out the hard way. Nice trip.
Thanks for the ride. I spent the whole afternoon studying and I had to find a way to chill out. Beautiful scenery and cool conversation. Appreciate it 😉👍🏼
Love the scenery,
I'll bet that area is beautiful when the sun shining
Just starting to watch this. I also went over Independence Pass in a semi riding shotgun 4 times. It was in 1978. The rig wasn’t as big as the new ones. There were no guard rails at all. The three single lane areas just had the rock edges. We were early enough we didn’t meet any traffic in the single lanes. I lived in Aspen then and worked for the White River National Forest at there’ll Jebel Tree Nursery. We were hauling ponderosa pine and lodgepole pine to the forests on the front ranges.
You just passed through the narrows without having to back up. But you passed a semi going up the pass. So I was really happy that you weren’t in a semi. Semis do get stuck up there and it is a mess. Even in the 70s the pass would get shut down and Aspen at that time was one square mile, and there was no place to park. The only choice would be to head back to Glenwood Springs. It’s a mess. Don’t go over independence pass in a semi. We were working for the federal government hauling their trees and our bosses told us that we were going that way. The first time we knew what was ahead of us and talk about nervous until we got to top and through the first hairpin and made it around. Then we finally were able to relax and enjoy the trip.
Thanks for the video and the memories.
Great video, 👍 as always,Mike thankyou Sir .....
🍭SWEET🍭BEEEEEEEEEUUUTIFUL!!! I was there last in the late 1960’s! I miss Colorado so very much! Thanks for the ride Mike! 🚛Rubber Down, Metal Up MM Mike🚛💖ML💖
SunnyRay Woods🌞🌲🌲🌲🇺🇸✌🏻
Thanks for another great ride Mike
had to look at the news and see if that driver got caught - couldn't find that one... BUT I did find this one out of the Aspen Times: a deputy ticketed the driver of a car carrier semi-truck who drove over the Pass from the Twin Lakes side and held up a line of about 20 cars heading down into Aspen, he said. The ticket will cost the driver, who was pulled over in front of the Aspen Police Department, more than $1,100.
I really appreciate and miss do going through Colorado eve seeing my uncle Monty in Grande Junction.
Awesome scenic drive, what is the highest elevation of independence pass?
About 30 years ago, my sister's family took us to Independence Pass in June and we walked through a ghost town. Took some great pictures. There was still snow in some parts. Video in the Jeep looked pretty good, even in the rain. Hope you do more Mike.
That is so much more fun working with two persons that travel in a semi truck nice pass
This trip sure fit a Sunday drive. All except those sharp turns and drop offs, that is. TY. MMM God bless you
You don't like the turns?.. I love em.. lol
Have not been over that pass but many others when we lived in fountain then the springs not a big fan of Denver or the springs love the smaller towns up in the mountains thanks mountain man mike
No WAY ! ! ! Oh my goodness! I cant believe that driver thought he could take a semi where the signs are all over the place (both ways) WOW what a dope! There was a Ranger at the top - I hope that trucker gets to meet him$$. I am in Montana now but every time you drive this area, I, with ya Mt Man Mike.. Thank you SO much - you were driving my ole stomping grounds I miss it SO MUCH but I cant do commierado - I will not comply :) Still praying for you - Thank you brother - be safe!
hey -- thats commie-denver-rado -- dont blame the rest of us
@@harrietetter9321 lol I hear you - it was filtering into the "high country" when I left - Blessings to you
Beautiful ride, I would like to do it myself someday but hopefully not so much traffic. I'm assuming if i-70 is open the traffic isn't as heavy on this pass.
When I was in High-school 1957 gas was 10 cents a gallon and sometimes cheaper with gas wars. in 1970 was around 55 cents a gallon.
Best I saw was 21 cents in Ft Worth in 1970...only 15 years old then. In home state was 10 cents more! Land o'Taxes 🤣🤣
My Senior year in HS in 1973, during the 2nd semester, gas war had the price of Regular down to 19 cents!
@@HardRockMaster7577 YAY to Class of '73 HS grads!! My group & we're all very proud. Had the best of everything - music, cars, no draft except beer...still able to drink at 18 😍
@@MadeInNewYork73 We had no idea how Good we had it!! An embarrassment of Musical Riches -- on albums, and, in concert!!
@@HardRockMaster7577 Lol..getting called a Boomer is such a compliment. They have no idea. Makes me Smile (Kath reference)!
Hey brother, love watching your videos while I work. God bless and stay safe.
Here in the Philippines someone asked me what I missed about the USA. I traveled many of the western states for years and I must say I do miss the drives and scenery....and wide roads. There is a lot of tolerance and little road rage here by Filipinos. They actually often make 3 lanes out of 2 by moving over to share the road. The US has its strict enforcement of traffic rules and that is fine but the "chaos" on the roads here seems to be pretty efficient. Few traffic signals and stop signs. People just make it work and give way to others. Safe travels!
Thanks Mike haven't taken the trip over independence pass this year that's some really old stomping grounds for me
Comments here...
1. Love watching today's video drinking my coffee and relax... Beautiful scenic drive, thank you.
2. driving your Jeep with no wonky wipers... lol.
3. That Semi truck that went by = Good Luck!
A few years ago I rode over this pass on a sport-touring motorcycle, and I was still a bit freaked by the one-lane section! Can't imagine doing it with a semi truck. But yeah, with Glenwood Canyon flooded out, you have to get creative.
Was thinking a lot of east-west truck traffic diverted north to I-80 (Cheyenne) while the canyon was closed.
Your video make me happy your video are beautiful
Thank you Mary.. I'm so glad I was able to make you smile . Peace baby!!👍
I did I enjoy again hahaha thankyou for this awesome video
Mike what a exciting and unbelieveable video let us know if you hear of anything on that semi truck LOL
Looking forward to seeing your snow ride videos. Great view from the Jeep.
thanks for the ride -- reminds me of many trips over loveland before I70 in our '59 belaire -- putting on chains because of the idiot flatlanders slowing it all down -- changing a diaper over the backseat and feeling the car slip in the snow -- aw those were the days
Getting your AUSTRIA mixed up with your AUSTRALIA mate!
If I had been on my motorcycle I would have made a u-turn and followed that semi up Independence Pass just to see how that trucker faired and recorded it with my Go Pro camera even up to when the Colorado State Police wrote him up to several pages of tickets "INTERESTING" wouldn't you say, also mountain man Mike: that accent isn't, Austrian isn't Australian or New Zealand or British English
Great trip, love Riding Shotgun !!!
The fine for trucks caught on Independence Pass is $1000 plus the tow fees, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Do you believe that guy??. I'm coming thru.. lol
September in Boston, what's not to like. Head down to Cape Cod too. Good fishing out of Provincetown.
wow.how they wrecked that sres.i remember 2 lane road to twin l lakes.i worked at the lodge in those dsys.was run by a great family. worked in that area small maybe 10 people to the town.hiked and road up independence pass alot.thanks for the updatd.ill remember how it was.before it went downward.anyone remember the wolf lady.and leadville.colorado Texas tomato wars that were held there at twin lakes?
Mountains are so beautiful!!
Really great video, worth watching again.
Assuming that was the narrow section where there was no center line but doesn't look like I remember it as I remember it was about a vehicle and a half wide and had a cable or something like that as a guard rail and had to wait until it was clear to chance a go of it as no way could another vehicle have passed my full size pickup. So just guessing they have done some changes to widen it out some in that spot. I've been on it a couple of times and the last time was a round trip over to Aspen for the July 4th fireworks and then back over the pass in the middle of the night and it was raining with lightning but wasn't much for traffic as thankfully there weren't too many other crazy people on it at that time of night LOL. Makes for interesting driving on a curvy wet road that is hard to see in the dark. That tractor trailer driver must be from some other planet. Mike, if you ever get the chance with a passenger vehicle, drive highway 242 in Oregon from Sisters over a pass heading towards Eugene. I just got down the west side and along comes a motorhome pulling a vehicle barrelling along and he wasn't slowing down and I just about had to drop my tires over the edge of the road as I wasn't quite to the end of the narrow section and the motorhome had just blown past the last of the warning signs as there was NO WAY to turn around beyond that until the summit. Here is a short article on trucks and that road for a laugh. www.truckinginfo.com/108427/oregon-dot-242-is-not-a-truck-route
What kindnd of jeep are you driving?
Great video thanks for sharing
Looks like the highway for the intro to "The Shining". "See, it's okay. He saw it on the Riding Shotgun".
yes Sir, keep it between the Mustard and the Mayo... enjoyed the ride along once again...
Hi...From the Isle of Harris!...Off the West Coast of Scotland!....Did you find out if the semi made it over?...Get stopped...Make the news......A Cracking channel....Cheers
That was funny. Nice ride along MMM peace!!!
Thanks for the ride. That "trucker" was a joke. Still laughing:) Great trip.
For several years, my brother ran the snowplow on Independence up until they had to close it each year.
Haaa, Austria doesn't have many shrimps on the barby...but Australia does have barbecues with prawns...I think translation missed something. But that's OK, we enjoy your riding shotgun travels sometimes on highways I've used on a few US trips. PEACE !
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@@maxi-g Maybe it was the sound pronunciation of the Country name...Austria ? ( Europe ) All good.
Awesome video! It's beautiful country there. I wonder how that trucker made it...he had to be extremely experienced to make it without going over the cliff or running people off...🤔😰😱
It is a gorgeous drive. Thank you for sharing.
Your insurance company should cover your windshield so you can get it replaced. Some do it without any costs, others will have a 50 or 100 costs. Hope this information helps.
Glad to have you drive those touristy areas! I get too frustrated with the slow pokes in front and tailgaters behind! The trucker who blew through the stop sign must have a hot load to take a chance like that! Wish I could of seen what happened with him or her!!
Nothing wrong with driving slow through the passes! Pull your head out.
Sunday, August 22. 2021. Your video, might have been taped in another time zone. But always stay safe on your deliveries. NC again.
I thought about it in my semi tonight. I70 closed at glenwood springs
Thanks Mike
Nice ride, even witnessed a crime. Southern California Watching
That semi driver was one toke over the line! They do it at Smugglers Notch all the time in VT and never fail to get stuck and close the road to thru traffic. Just blow right past all the warning signs.
@ridingshotgun Mike To stop wind screen crack use a drawing compass with(both ends pins) to itch an arch that will slow the crack.
He better be good at backing up after the road gets closed and cleared. It would be unfortunate to go over that edge.
Right??. I think they follow him thru and issue..
Enjoying the videos. Any chance you’ll switch over to 4K resolution anytime soon?
We are glad he switched over to 1080p a few months ago... ;)
@@UniversalControl I take he was doing 720 before?
I just watched this one again! I couldn’t believe it!😀🇺🇸🚙
Hey good to see you back. Not quite the same. But enjoyed the video. Stay safe and have a blessed day.