I retired from Truck Driving 3 years ago after 25 years OTR. I made a bunch of Trips in and out of Denver. The most memorable was a hail storm. Golf ball size hail was several inches deep on the roads. All the cars pulled over and several were hiding under overpasses. I drove into town and delivered to a Sams Club. My Truck cab survived fine but the noise was very loud when hail was hammering it.
Ah, yes, know this section of I-70 very well. (Used to live in Evergreen, about 10 miles south of there as the crow flies) At the bottom of the slope at the hogback is Dead Man's Curve, seen a lot of trucks wiped out there. Good to see you have this! Be safe!
I find it interesting that I can get so anxious over here while we travel through the snow over there. Seems we are right there with you MMM. Stay safe. GOD BLESS YOU
U always give me motivation when I watch your videos I’m a truck driver almost 4 years and u are one off the best truckers I sow in my life keep it up legend we need more videos or daily updates
Nice of the drivers on the left to move over left a little more when they see that big blue semi behind them Mike! We all appreciate you on the snowy, icy roads! Be safe please!
Hi Mike just wanted to thank you for your videos, especially hwy 550 video. me and my husband(rookie at that time) saw our GPS malfunctioned and our dispatcher sent us thru million dollar hwy 🤦, I showed my husband your video on moving the tandems up or we could slip off one of those winding turns...we moved tandems and it saved our life!. We went thru when it was snowing but once we got down we literally had to stop and shake off all the nerves! 😅 What a drive! Thank you for your videos, it helps alot of rookies out there (like us) Thank you!🎉
Dear Lord, please, please watch over this trucker and his fellow truckers. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. And thank you, sir, for doing this very difficult but very important job.
I have been watching your videos for some time now, you truly have some awesome driving skills. No way I could do what you do, thanks for what you do. Much Respect.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people lose what little common sense they do have when the weather turns crappy and the roads get slick. I did my time driving over the road logging 4 million miles so I know firsthand what you are going through. Always enjoy your videos, Stay Safe !!!
Hello Mike! You are a very good driver! And you seem to be cool like a cat, and nothing bothers you..that is excelent! Thank you for sharing your cool videos !🙂👍
I was just browsing to see what I can watch and just happened to come across your video. I'm riding with you. I also want to say I am so grateful to ALL of you truckers because, without all of you our stores would be empty and so, THANK YOU!! This is NOT an easy job.
I live in Denver, and have driven on those roads, and even on light snow/cold conditions, I get shit-scared driving through i-70....you have my respect!!
I like your style of driving there Mike. I drove artics (18 wheelers) in the UK & France for 20 years and hardly ever faced conditions like that!! Hats off to you 😉
If you drive a truck for a living, this is a common occurrence. Snow is part of the job. Reno is even worse. Donner pass is always a joy, hahaha I'm 63 now, if I have to chain I pull over and call it a day. I could care less what broker thinks. After chaining for 21 years I've had enough.
I have driven that road in a blizzard before, not fun. I am 75 years old now and had the opportunity to drive up through the mountains before I-70 was built, all the way up over the top, before the tunnel was there.
I know this is an old one but I’m always fascinated seeing you guys drive in shit like this. In a 4 wheeler I’m creeping and you guys all handle it like you’re hauling the mail. Amazing.
That was fun riding shotgun with you heading to Denver. I grew up in snow country In Western Montana so it was fun to see the snow again. I'm a Californian now. Peace.
We see this all the time back east here where I am now, heavy snow covered free ways, truck rolling right along and the traffic slows down and the trucks can't stop on the slippery road and plows right into the cars, 50 or 60 vehicle pileup, dozens hurt or killed . Up here on I-90 now when the weather gets like that, the freeway is closed to trucks.
Mike drives like I drive….safely aggressive. Been watching these videos for years as good entertainment, sometimes with the sound off to nix the politics but the driving dynamic is great.
Love the ride along it just seems so odd you're in crappy weather and I'm in good weather in Indiana. Ya got to admit this country of ours is marvelous cross a few states and you're in a different world. Love ya stay safe out there.👍
My dad told me a story about driving in snow like this. Back in 1984 he went to Lake Tahoe and it was snowing so heavily that his windshield was full of ice and snow so he couldn’t see anything at all while he was still driving on the freeway. Luckily a cop saw him and decided to guide him to the nearest exit off the freeway. Must be scary driving in these conditions especially when you can’t see in front of you.
And then there are the "old timers" who plow thru anything the hell with the conditions and both about the newbies. And do NOT tell me those guys don't exist.
I dont know what you haul.. all I can say you are a rock star, I would be parked on the side of the road.... thanks for sharing... and thanks for being out there for all of us.
When it snows like that, there are no lanes, that does not mean you get to use the entire road.... That suv should have pulled over and called it quits if they were that scared. Chains are reqiured and not a bad idea for going down hill in the northwest and California, because you need to resist gravity and bare tires often do not have the traction to hold back the rig for very long. It is often much warmer over here and that makes it much more slick. There have been many times I made it up a hill in snow just fine without chains, but going down was like riding a sled and wish i had put chains on. Even starting out going down at 10 or 15mph is too much to hold back all that weight. And with the curves a lot of the roads have you do not want to pick up much speed going down or you will be sliding off into the ditch or off the cliff.
Hi Mike. I’ve been subscribed to your channel and following your videos for awhile now I know you’re a good driver. It’s everyone else especially those who don’t stay in a lane who make it dangerous out there. I don’t blame you for getting around that driver passing them on the right just to get away from them. Be safe Mike. Peace brother
I'm a truck driver from europe. I was in the US. I have to say you truckers are mostly true professionals compared to europe where we have a lot of drivers that never should sit behind a steering wheel and it's all becouse of the lack of drivers. But the rest of the people driving on your roads are just a joke. They drive like they do it for the first time taking all the lanes, cutting off others..
I run teams on this leg all the time. Sometimes I’m up all night watching our ELD tracking and dash cams until they are out of Eisenhower. They all laugh at me but I’m like, “Bro. If anything happens I want to get you guys safe right away.” 😂😂
Not only do you drive like me but I feel the same way love driving in the snow but with no people around. I used to pull doubles from New Jersey to Albany five nights a week in the snow and I loved it 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I live just outside of Denver, this video was shot just west of where I live, I have been down that stretch numerous times, that stretch of highway on I-70 is no fun in the winter. Thanks for the upload.
Wow, the first time I’ve had sm panic attacks watching your videos. Lol, heart was actually pounding! When we had our diesel motor home, I would freak out during rides like this that I would end up on the floor. Lol finally started taking one of husbands Atavan so I would sleep thru the storm.
I am living in the Philippines now where trucking is quite a bit different. I have been over those mountains with chains many times and do not miss it one bit. People tend to "share the road" here and make 3-4 lanes out of 2 lanes. Very little road rage as Filipinos are pretty tolerant also.
Mike, Have you ever done a video of you chaining up? If you have not it would be cool to see that....us east coast drivers could all benefit from seeing someone that does it all the time show us how it's done. by the way I have not drove a truck in over 20 years but it is cool watching your videos. I don't have to leave the house to get a tour of the country...LOL and some of your comments about learning driving skills by doing it [not exactly the way the book or school teaches you] are exactly the way I learned. Thank you ~ keep posting.
I live in NJ. I just had to put chains on i70 for the first time yesterday. I didn't realize my chains were 2 chains welded together so they go over both drive tires. What a pain in the ass to do while it's snowing and freezing.
You've drove under these conditions so long, it's just natural to you now. Stay safe! Peace!
I retired from Truck Driving 3 years ago after 25 years OTR. I made a bunch of Trips in and out of Denver. The most memorable was a hail storm. Golf ball size hail was several inches deep on the roads. All the cars pulled over and several were hiding under overpasses. I drove into town and delivered to a Sams Club. My Truck cab survived fine but the noise was very loud when hail was hammering it.
Ah, yes, know this section of I-70 very well. (Used to live in Evergreen, about 10 miles south of there as the crow flies) At the bottom of the slope at the hogback is Dead Man's Curve, seen a lot of trucks wiped out there. Good to see you have this! Be safe!
Dude you truckers have nerves of steel!! Much appreciated for delivering the goods
Hey Mike. I love these snow adventures, I like the way you never loose your cool with anyone (not on camera anyhow) Stay safe. :-)
I used to cry driving in it lol as a trucker cause I never wanted to hurt anyone
@@bellaemma2020 awww
I agree
From desert Australia, of blistering sun and the scorched earth of an arid land,
this looks like a nice and inviting cool change of scenery.
That traffic is a little crazy! People making their own lane. You do a amazing job!
Have you driven in these conditions?
Thank's for the ride. You 're one hell of a good driver and great in the snow. Take care & drive safe.
Truckers have all my respect. Safe travels 🙏
This will be my first year as a winter pulling doubles to Denver every night and I’m terrified!
How are you doing with the weather?
How are you?
You'll be just fine.... just focus on the road and mind nothing else and you will be just fine......
@@Aikynbreusov but what if you can’t see the road?
@@Chopper140get your ass off the road and call dispatch and tell em it’s too dangerous it’s not safe
I find it interesting that I can get so anxious over here while we travel through the snow over there. Seems we are right there with you MMM. Stay safe. GOD BLESS YOU
You are so smooth at that winter driving, Mike.
Oh, the joys (?) of Springtime driving, and we all know how you love it Mike. Be safe!
WOW that's snow! Drive safely, Cheers
U always give me motivation when I watch your videos I’m a truck driver almost 4 years and u are one off the best truckers I sow in my life keep it up legend we need more videos or daily updates
I really enjoy watching you driving in snow ❄️ you drive through out the snow as if the ground was dry! Hell of a driver ❄️🛻👍
Nice of the drivers on the left to move over left a little more when they see that big blue semi behind them Mike! We all appreciate you on the snowy, icy roads! Be safe please!
Always look forward to a snowy shotgun ride with Mountain Man Mike, C'mon..... Thanks Mike
Hi Mike just wanted to thank you for your videos, especially hwy 550 video. me and my husband(rookie at that time) saw our GPS malfunctioned and our dispatcher sent us thru million dollar hwy 🤦, I showed my husband your video on moving the tandems up or we could slip off one of those winding turns...we moved tandems and it saved our life!. We went thru when it was snowing but once we got down we literally had to stop and shake off all the nerves! 😅
What a drive! Thank you for your videos, it helps alot of rookies out there (like us)
Thank you!🎉
Good morning everyone hope you are having a good day.53 here today here in Ohio. stay safe mike.
Dear Lord, please, please watch over this trucker and his fellow truckers. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. And thank you, sir, for doing this very difficult but very important job.
Amen🤲
Amen
I agree with you Amen
I have been watching your videos for some time now, you truly have some awesome driving skills. No way I could do what you do, thanks for what you do. Much Respect.
I’ve driven that road many times !! It’s amazing how most people from Colorado drive do well in the snow !! 👍😊
I’ve driven this harrowing interstate a few times.
It’s scary even in the summer during the day.
Very impressive driving mister.
Never been to Denver. What’s so bad about this road? It looks so beautiful
Absolutely one of my favourites. I currently have it on loop play in the Hangar. Thank you Mike. Warm regards from the UK.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people lose what little common sense they do have when the weather turns crappy and the roads get slick. I did my time driving over the road logging 4 million miles so I know firsthand what you are going through. Always enjoy your videos, Stay Safe !!!
Hello Mike! You are
a very good driver! And you seem to be cool like a cat, and nothing bothers you..that is excelent! Thank you for sharing your cool videos !🙂👍
My nerves are shot just watching you drive! I hate snow covered roads, that's why I stay home. Great video!
Great job handling the snow and traffic as always! I'm born and raised in Denver, but I sure don't miss it!
I was just browsing to see what I can watch and just happened to come across your video. I'm riding with you. I also want to say I am so grateful to ALL of you truckers because, without all of you our stores would be empty and so, THANK YOU!! This is NOT an easy job.
I love to ride de with Mountain Man Mike... Finally a driver with skills.. Love your videos...God bless.. Be safe..🇺🇸🌹❤️
I live in Denver, and have driven on those roads, and even on light snow/cold conditions, I get shit-scared driving through i-70....you have my respect!!
I like your style of driving there Mike. I drove artics (18 wheelers) in the UK & France for 20 years and hardly ever faced conditions like that!! Hats off to you 😉
Wow, You get all the stress and we get an amazing ride. Thanks so much!
If you drive a truck for a living, this is a common occurrence. Snow is part of the job. Reno is even worse. Donner pass is always a joy, hahaha
I'm 63 now, if I have to chain I pull over and call it a day. I could care less what broker thinks. After chaining for 21 years I've had enough.
Props for sticking that long, I'm going back to otr soon. This is my biggest fear, driving in bad weather during the day with traffic
In my book, no amount of experience can control one slip in the snow. So yea, I completely agree
Good to see you back n especially with a snow driving video. Love seeing these!!!
When there's this much snow, lanes are just an idea that's left to the imagination.
Too much traffic on a snowy day for me!! But your doing a great job Mike!!
LOVE riding with you...the scenery is fabulous, thx
I have driven that road in a blizzard before, not fun. I am 75 years old now and had the opportunity to drive up through the mountains before I-70 was built, all the way up over the top, before the tunnel was there.
I know this is an old one but I’m always fascinated seeing you guys drive in shit like this. In a 4 wheeler I’m creeping and you guys all handle it like you’re hauling the mail. Amazing.
That was fun riding shotgun with you heading to Denver. I grew up in snow country In Western Montana so it was fun to see the snow again. I'm a Californian now. Peace.
30yrs, I can say I do not miss that crap one bit. four wheelers can not drive on a dry sunny day. good driving Mike 👏 you remind me of me.
We see this all the time back east here where I am now, heavy snow covered free ways, truck rolling right along and the traffic slows down and the trucks can't stop on the slippery road and plows right into the cars, 50 or 60 vehicle pileup, dozens hurt or killed . Up here on I-90 now when the weather gets like that, the freeway is closed to trucks.
Good morning Mike, hope all is well with you and the family. Nice to see another video. I never get scared with you behind the steering wheel.
Safe travels Mike, stay warm…. Thanks for sharing
You’re so calm! I don’t miss that drive between Colorado Springs and Denver! Stay safe!
I just drived this for the first time (I'm only 3 months into cmv driving) in the snow...holy crap, man lol. I've never been happier to see Utah
Thanks Mike, nice drive as usual.
All the best, Dave Sheffield UK.
Mike drives like I drive….safely aggressive. Been watching these videos for years as good entertainment, sometimes with the sound off to nix the politics but the driving dynamic is great.
I do enjoy the ride. I did that for real, many years, but was mostly a flat-lander. Still get the urge to make a run. Thanks.
I love watching you drive thru any type weather.
Love the ride along it just seems so odd you're in crappy weather and I'm in good weather in Indiana. Ya got to admit this country of ours is marvelous cross a few states and you're in a different world. Love ya stay safe out there.👍
You're an awesome driver.....more guts than me..lol. Really enjoy the rides and commentaries😎
Awesome job thank you so very much 😊
Your quick lane changes and speed entering almost stopped traffic is scary to watch. Stay safe driver.
Love your new truck. You deserve it. Keep safe in your travels!
I admire your style of driving. Very professional,calm and collected. Godspeed.
WOW...are you good. like riding with you Mike even if it's on video. Thanks for the videos . Ginger
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Wow what an experience, thanks and keep safe!
My dad told me a story about driving in snow like this. Back in 1984 he went to Lake Tahoe and it was snowing so heavily that his windshield was full of ice and snow so he couldn’t see anything at all while he was still driving on the freeway. Luckily a cop saw him and decided to guide him to the nearest exit off the freeway. Must be scary driving in these conditions especially when you can’t see in front of you.
I love watching you drive. Great video as always. Thanks Mike!!
Great job driving in the snow. You a good driver,, Enjoyed the beautiful snowy video,,,Be safe!
Love watching these videos. I’ll watch them at least twice.
I love that you pass that other driver single Jake, and barefoot; he's rolling down with chains and full Jake.
Right on!
So scary; not the snow, the other drivers-especially these new” truckers that shouldn’t be allowed to drive a bicycle 😎😎😎👍👍
😄😄😄 Too funny.
But that’s what they were “trained on”, in India & some Eastern Block countries,at this point,I’m convinced of it.
And then there are the "old timers" who plow thru anything the hell with the conditions and both about the newbies. And do NOT tell me those guys don't exist.
Do one on the million dollar highway up from durango to telluride?
I dont know what you haul.. all I can say you are a rock star, I would be parked on the side of the road.... thanks for sharing... and thanks for being out there for all of us.
I love seeing snow so beautiful😊🏔️❄️☃️⛄🌁👍
Hi mike I have driven these roads with in 18 wheelers you are right on how to drive, I’m impressed with your driving and skills.
When it snows like that, there are no lanes, that does not mean you get to use the entire road.... That suv should have pulled over and called it quits if they were that scared.
Chains are reqiured and not a bad idea for going down hill in the northwest and California, because you need to resist gravity and bare tires often do not have the traction to hold back the rig for very long. It is often much warmer over here and that makes it much more slick. There have been many times I made it up a hill in snow just fine without chains, but going down was like riding a sled and wish i had put chains on. Even starting out going down at 10 or 15mph is too much to hold back all that weight. And with the curves a lot of the roads have you do not want to pick up much speed going down or you will be sliding off into the ditch or off the cliff.
Every time I watch your videos I remind myself why I quit driving over the road, 4 times.
That was the most polite get tf out the way ever. Love it 😂
Great adventure, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
I Really Enjoyed This Down Hill Trucking Video of Snow Falling Near Denver , Colorado
Hi Mike. I’ve been subscribed to your channel and following your videos for awhile now I know you’re a good driver.
It’s everyone else especially those who don’t stay in a lane who make it dangerous out there. I don’t blame you for getting around that driver passing them on the right just to get away from them.
Be safe Mike. Peace brother
I'm a truck driver from europe. I was in the US. I have to say you truckers are mostly true professionals compared to europe where we have a lot of drivers that never should sit behind a steering wheel and it's all becouse of the lack of drivers. But the rest of the people driving on your roads are just a joke. They drive like they do it for the first time taking all the lanes, cutting off others..
Love to have you teach me in bad weather, you're video are awesome 👌
I run teams on this leg all the time. Sometimes I’m up all night watching our ELD tracking and dash cams until they are out of Eisenhower. They all laugh at me but I’m like, “Bro. If anything happens I want to get you guys safe right away.” 😂😂
Man I love riding along on snowy nights with you 🤠👍🏼. Fort Collins 😉
You the Man. Thanks again.
Super cool video. Love your snow driving!
Not only do you drive like me but I feel the same way love driving in the snow but with no people around. I used to pull doubles from New Jersey to Albany five nights a week in the snow and I loved it
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HI Mike, its always nice and fun to ride with you but this time i had my eyes closed riding along in the snow; See you on the next trip: Be safe.
Great video- thanks for sharing.
I live just outside of Denver, this video was shot just west of where I live, I have been down that stretch numerous times, that stretch of highway on I-70 is no fun in the winter. Thanks for the upload.
Wow, the first time I’ve had sm panic attacks watching your videos. Lol, heart was actually pounding! When we had our diesel motor home, I would freak out during rides like this that I would end up on the floor. Lol finally started taking one of husbands Atavan so I would sleep thru the storm.
Smooth sailing with that little snow on the road. It gets fun when there are 6" of snow on the highway.
"Like a horse goin' home." ...Hold'er Knute, she's headed for the barn!...
Buen Camino
This trucker is one good driver. Slow and steady wins the race.
He's anything but slow and steady.
I am living in the Philippines now where trucking is quite a bit different. I have been over those mountains with chains many times and do not miss it one bit. People tend to "share the road" here and make 3-4 lanes out of 2 lanes. Very little road rage as Filipinos are pretty tolerant also.
I've visited the Philippines, truly beautiful people. Loved my stay of 3 weeks. Stayed in Bagio just loved it.
Well good for you 😂
If this were me driving I’d be going so slow aggravating everyone🤣
Great one yet again Mike Keep Safe.
Great driving Mountain man Mike...
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH! DZIĘKUJĘ ZA MOŻLIWOŚĆ OBEJRZENIA FILMIU. BARDZO MI SIĘ PODOBAŁ. I LIKE THE FILM!
This very nice video thanks for sharing
In the northeast we have trucks doing 65-70 in this stuff.
Mike, Have you ever done a video of you chaining up? If you have not it would be cool to see that....us east coast drivers could all benefit from seeing someone that does it all the time show us how it's done. by the way I have not drove a truck in over 20 years but it is cool watching your videos. I don't have to leave the house to get a tour of the country...LOL and some of your comments about learning driving skills by doing it [not exactly the way the book or school teaches you] are exactly the way I learned. Thank you ~ keep posting.
I live in NJ. I just had to put chains on i70 for the first time yesterday. I didn't realize my chains were 2 chains welded together so they go over both drive tires. What a pain in the ass to do while it's snowing and freezing.
I always enjoy the ride!
Went through many a snow storm during my years of hauling steel.
Don’t miss it a bit.
Wow! You sure drive fast in snow. 😬