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, 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.
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
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 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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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😉
I never got around to driving big rigs but did drive intercity and school busses in the 70s. I wish UA-cam would have been a thing back then for the learning it now provides. THANKS!
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. ❤
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 🤙
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! ✌️☮️⛰️🏔️
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 riding shotgun, I'm 70 now and its a long time since I had my Class 1 so I'm a closet trucker, and looking forward to a 600 mile round trip tomorrow to go look at a boat. Its getting hard to drive at night here in UK 'cos they have a policy of shutting the motorways to do repairs at night, I think there will be five areas of closures tomorrow night on my rout. anyway we had a bit of snow here in UK last few days but its all melting tonight. Thanks for another great ride.
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 ! ✌️ ☮️
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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!
Man that sucks. I'm truly sorry about that. I was born in 67 as well. Stay strong.
Prays to you my friend 💪🏽
Praying for you now. Bring all your cares to Him because he cares for you more than you know. ✝️❤️✝️
@@Biwi1947 Amen 🙏
Wishing you the best. Keep strumming on that Geeetar driver.
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~
I just want to say to all the truckers out there THANK YOU for all you do for us . God bless all truckers
Thank you Mountain Man Mike for these snowy driving videos. Keep them coming sir. Have a safe drive.
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.
I so admire your driving skills,you seem so confident and you always adjust your driving to the weather,not enough drivers can acquire that skill,
Another great ride along. Always enjoy your videos dry or snowy. Stay safe out there.
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
Nice calm drive through the mountains. Glad you didn't go the next day. 70,000 coming up. Still need to do one from 470 to Bakerville. PEACE!!!
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 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.
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!
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
Always look forward to joining along for the ride 👍🇮🇲💪
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.
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.
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!
Love watching them amazing scenerys in your videos!👍
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😉
Yay ! My favorite videos ! Your snow videos are the reason I started watching keep them coming!!
I never got around to driving big rigs but did drive intercity and school busses in the 70s. I wish UA-cam would have been a thing back then for the learning it now provides. THANKS!
You have a soothing voice I enjoy listening to,and I love traveling the highways with you. Stay safe and keep truck in'!!
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. ❤
Keep on rolling driver! Your motivation for when it’s winter time
Hey Mike. Good to see you back in force. Have a good Christmas. 🙂
Love the Christmas lights.
That was great !
Another great video by Mountain Man Mike⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎
Merry Christmas Mike and your Family. PEACE from the Right Coast Lost In Time.
my 30yrs driving semi, doing it in the snow was by far my most favorite 😍
driving on snow piece of cake. just have to know how. doing it emty, changes all the rules.
Do you not feel even slightly on edge driving in snow, in the dark? You seem remarkably composed and chilled!
Driving in the snow is what Mike live for 🤣
Because he doesn’t suck at driving like u
I agree
He loves it
EXPERIENCE
Common Knowledge, Common Decency, Common Courtesy and Common Sense are not Common anymore.
Definitely some impressive driving skills!
Fun time Love, Dennis. Happy Holidays!
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 🤙
I enjoy your videos and ride along stay safe out there
Hi I'm a retired truck driver love your videos I know we having bad weather through the holidays hope you're safe
Great video. Love all the recent viceos, keep them coming! Stay safe.
Thanks MMM nice ride along peace!
Osiyo. Ur voice is sooo calming. Great driver U R.
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! ✌️☮️⛰️🏔️
Always love watching your videos and am definitely more confident when it comes to winter driving because of them. Merry Christmas!
Another great ride. You have everything under control.
Love night/snow videos 😘😘😘
I Love it mike. I have learned so much from you driving on the snow. 👍
Hello mountain man Mike I'm ready for the ride
Your videos are great! Stay safe and thank you for sharing your knowledge
Glad you back mountain man Mike luv all your tips for winter diving i have really lmproved in my travels keep up the good work on your content 👍
Merry Christmas MMM!! I've missed you!! Keep it between the ditches!! Dee
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
Great episode Mike.............
love riding shotgun, I'm 70 now and its a long time since I had my Class 1 so I'm a closet trucker, and looking forward to a 600 mile round trip tomorrow to go look at a boat. Its getting hard to drive at night here in UK 'cos they have a policy of shutting the motorways to do repairs at night, I think there will be five areas of closures tomorrow night on my rout. anyway we had a bit of snow here in UK last few days but its all melting tonight. Thanks for another great ride.
Great video! Have a Merry Christmas!
Another great ride-along. Thank you Mr. Mike. Be careful and keep the wheels down and the shiny side up. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄
thank you for sharing, for me from germany its a little bit light sightseeing :)
Always interesting and enjoyable!
Thanks for taking us along on your many journeys. Merry Christmas Mike
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 ! ✌️ ☮️
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.
Merry Xmas Mike from your fans in Queensland Australia
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.
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!
80 was shut down for construction. You shoulda seen Evanston. over 1000 Trucks three deep for miles
Shit happens not what but when “Murphy’s Law!
Always a joy riding shotgun! Thanks for the video mountain man Mike and Merry Christmas!
Traveling light Mike
Love it! ✌ ☮ ✌
Thanks for the ride along Mike
Good Night i Love your Video s greetings from Germany Cologne ein Fan aus Krefeld.
Bird is the word! Sounds like you may have good material for Bonehead Truckers. You're a good driver, so thanks for sharing the videos!
Just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas, stay safe out there,
Merry Christmas Mike.
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!
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
Awesome video....until next time...✌
Hey Mike love your videos, Marry Christmas and dont run over Santa, I want my goodies LOL--God Bless You and Yours.
Loved the video UK John
Thank you!
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.
35 mph
@@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 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.
Do you have to get your 'sea legs' every winter season?
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.
“That’s right, slick! (Per your Mello Yellow reference)
Have great Christmas week off.
Is salt used on the roads in us to deal with ice?
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
good evening
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.
We don’t need no stinking e log. 😅
Peace to you
What was your speed once you came off the mountain? I had alittle nervousness when you picked up speed! Crazy😂 I’m not really in the truck! Be safe
Love from morocoo ❤
Do they not use salt there like in the northeast??
I think "relaxation highway" is due for another video. 😘😘
There are a lot of runaway truck ramps you have passed is it that bad they need that many
It's cold in South
It's going to snow ❄️ in the next few days Monday and Wednesday up to four inches in Oklahoma
Hello Mountain Man Mike
come on mike , your cell phone does all your thinking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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