Snow Day 2: Winter Storm in Buena Vista, CO

[@Whyknotgo86]

We went to Buena Vista on a vacation a few years back. A hidden gem to a family from Alabama. Thanks for sharing.

[@rayworx]

Back about 1975 or so my now ex and I got caught in a snowstorm in the Laguna Mountains. We were caught at a restaurant near the summit and had to ride my Honda750 down the hill into San Diego. Middle of winter.... even San Diego can get cold. Fortunately it doesn't happen too often but riding on 2 wheels in the snow was a scarey trip. We were so happy when it turned to rain!!

[@daveinmn2728]

Lifelong Minnesnowtan here. So this was a first for me as well. First time I ever watched someone experience snow for the first time. Made me chuckle! Keep on enjoying the adventure!

[@dRxUgz]

Man i love the snow! The evening of the first good snow fall no cars on the roads, its eerily quiet from the snow absorbing all the sounds you normally hear in day to day life, and all you can hear is the snow hitting ground and the crunch with each step. you've got a fresh coffee or Hot chocolate to keep you worm...

[@lauriegraham5924]

What no Abom snow angel!!

[@PNEKarl]

Brilliant! I'd love to see that :-)

[@vicmiller7191]

And the snow is why I just moved to Florida, After dealing with it for over 50 plus years I was done with it. So enjoy it Friend. Thanks for Sharing... Vic

[@mikebennis77]

Vic Miller I live in Minnesota and the snowblowers are now on display.... we drove to Florida a month ago and now wishing we had moved there too

[@vicmiller7191]

@@mikebennis77 I lived in Minnesota for about 2 years while I was in the Air Force stationed up near Duluth and after those couple of years of that snow I realized that maybe Snow may not be my thing. but Kudos to the folks who live there, They are a hardy bunch for sure .

[@Fadil1954]

My dream state, simply love it ....God bless Colorado ....

[@peteramor9810]

Can remember when I was a mere young lad that it snowed one night and we had heavy winds causing the snow to drift up against the house It was that deep I had to crawl out the second storey bedroom window and slide down the drift to ground I then dug a tunnel back to the front door so everyone could get out without the all snow getting into the house Also when winter comes we put vaseline on the vehicle door rubbers to prevent them being torn off when we open the doors I am saying this because I could hear the ice cracking when you opened your vehicle windows Enjoy the snow Adam as when it starts to melt and turns to slush things start to get really messy Have Fun Pete uk

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Silicone car interior shine up liquid works well too.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

We used to get snow like that every winter in the 60's and 70's in the north country (northern NY on the St. Lawrence River) i can remember going round back of the barn to get in because the snow would drift up to the peak of the roof in front.

[@daviddorge1559]

I’m actually jealous of you Adam. I live in Canada and take snow for granted. I don’t remember ever seeing snow for the first time.

[@lenaolivetti9366]

Thank you ! You and Abbys excitement at seeing the snow was so sweet. You were like two kids . Refreshing! A joy to watch ....

[@user990077]

9:05 I worked several years in Valdez (we pronounce it Val dees) Alaska at the tanker terminal for the Alaska Pipeline. Several times during the winter in the morning there would be four to five feet (not inches) of snow on the truck. Took a while to get it ready to roll. Snow canyons would form along the roads where the snow was 8 to 10 feet high on each side (due to drifting, mostly).

[@boblindstrom3479]

Pretty normal for Colorado....I lived there for many, many years and saw snow in every month including July and August. Get a spray bottle and fill with 50/50 water and 70% alcohol to spray your windshields on the outside....defrosts them almost instantly.

[@roberttoth7263]

Hey Adam, Abby... Welcome to the "snow" family! Having been born and raised in Quebec, Canada - I'm used to super-deep snow in the Winter, and where I am - we can sometimes see 100+ days for weeks during the summer... But that being said, seeing snow noobs so absolutely enjoy experiencing their first taste of Winter Wonderland - it's a pleasure to share that with you. Your video is a beautiful reminder of what it means to truly enjoy the wonders of winter (even though it's barely fall.. lol)... It reminds me that snow isn't just a massive pain to deal with, but that it's truly a beautiful sight to behold in the best of times... So peaceful... Now - as far as driving in it is concerned, especially since you're from Florida - a small hint... Your tires are NOT going to react as you thought they would... You've got a great truck, lots of weight, 4WD and all the bells and whistles for traction. But your tires below 40 degrees are going to react like Fred Flintstone tires... It's just the nature of the rubber compound in the cold - they're just going to be a lot harder than normal. Let alone you won't have the best tread design for slippery roads with snow, ice, etc. You're an excellent driver from what I can see, so take it from your northern neighbor - just add another 20-25% of following distance to your normal driving habits in this kind of weather, along with longer, more gentle stopping lengths... This way you'll be able to drive out of any surprises that pop out on the road conditions. More with that trailer attached. In cold, slippery weather - the key is to always leave enough distance in front of you to drive around something when stopping normally just isn't an option anymore. I'm a big fan of you and Abby and I hope this advice will help keep you both safe on your travels.

[@AlanSprague]

Abby has the snowy morning all figured out, nothing better than a lazy morning watching the snowfall :-) Thank you for sharing your joy of discovering snow for the first time!!

[@aspecialkindofhard-headed7082]

You still need to find an empty area and get you a good ol’ fashioned Colorado 1st snow donut in that Ram! I’m in Colorado as well, but no snow here yet!!

[@MikeBramm]

I was thinking the same thing. My first time visiting Minneapolis in the winter, I borrowed my boss's truck and drove around an empty industrial park on the weekend to learn how to drive in the snow. When a cop asked what I was doing, I just explained that being from Anaheim I hadn't driven in snow before so I thought it would be safe to learn in a big empty parking lot. The cop drove off laughing and I continued to spin the truck. 😉

[@silentjde]

The Bronco’s were at the bronco super celebration west, fairly large bronco gathering. Watched a video were they got to drive across the bridge at the great gorge.

[@JohnFahlsing]

Colorado rocks. Thanx! Feels Like Temp Here, Clearwater, Fl. 90', Missing the snow, Chicago!

[@-Viceroy-]

Kinda cool to see a fresh look from a "snow newbie". Where i live (in the northern Finland) we have a constant snow cover about 4-5 months of the year. Maybe i have a different kinda look at the upcoming winter.

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for sharing glad you and Abby are having fun and enjoying the snow. Safe Travels!

[@horsefly5728]

Backed out of our yearly Colorado fly fishing trip that week , our old bones don't like the cold and snow anymore. Thought the rivers might be blown out too. Glad y'all got to enjoy it though!

[@joesteele9480]

How is the water in at home? Have you heard from there?

[@walterjoncas12]

First snow is always fun even for me. I have been around a long time. You measured the snow depth with your signature precision, worrying about accuracy. Getting around in snow is being aware of current conditions as well as expected conditions. It sounds like you have a handle on both. We are enjoying traveling with you. Thanks!

[@mdvener]

First time my daughter saw snow was in Colorado. Wrote her name in it then took a picture. Grew up in Syracuse N.Y. till i was 17 then we moved to Hollywoo Fl. 1970. Been in fla. ever since, just north of Boca Grande. Loving your adventures and you sharing. Drive safe.

[@paulehlers2225]

All of us old timer Coloradans refer to the Arkansas valley from Salida to Pueblo as the banana belt. Glad you guy's are enjoying the snow, you're not in Florida anymore pilgrim.

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Adam & Abbey, come to Minnesota in January and I'll teach you how to walk on water. By the way, there are camping trailers, with wheels 'outboard' of the walls. You crank the winch, and the trailer lowers to the ice. It has covered holes, through which you fish. C'mon up.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Brian Rydzeski can I come? I’m from CO

[@erikduvefjard6149]

Nice to see that you can enjoy the snow that much. I allso like it when it really comes and stays but that moisty snow are not my favorite. As i am from Sweden we normally have snow for some months every year but we still have late summer here. I think i can wait a couple of months for that weather :-D I realy enjoy your relaxed and friendly attitudes both in the shop and on vacation. I think it is very interesting to see much of the things you film as you goes by it. For me that parts of America is what i want to visit some day, it is really beutiful. Your cars and campers make me envius, here in Scandinavia we have everything cind of halfsize what you have. Exept the snow of course.

[@Kent.]

Last winter we had only two days with very little snow in southern Sweden.

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Thats what Buena Vista looked like when we drove through it in late December about 15 years ago. We had gone snow skiing in Breckinridge and stayed in a rental house about 4 miles south of Breckinridge. I was beautiful with all the snow ! Ya'll be careful driving on the slick roads !!!

[@stuartstephens]

I'm watching the news about the flooding in Florida, I hope everything is OK back at the Booth Machine Shop.

[@jjbode1]

Me too.

[@StreuB1]

He posted up on Instagram. His cousin checked on the house and everything is fine other than losing a part of the privacy fence. Thank goodness!

[@MikeBramm]

Bummer, I wanted to see you guys make snow angels.

[@cannadocjoint-4206]

Im so happy yall get snow on your trip im in North Colorado i moved from Naples FL 3 years ago after Hurricane Irma

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

Enjoy. Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.

[@ErinFlaherty]

I was in BV for the Bronco Super Celebration it was a good time!

[@georgeescaped6035]

Abby is right ..relax have fun!

[@jobos98]

Im a Snow Bird from Michigan. The Snow is fun. I Love it for About 2 Months. Then it Becomes. Royal Pita. Lol

[@tonynagy2042]

[@thomasreichert7960]

An old Wisconsin native now retired in Florida. Take my word for it, cleaning snow off your car gets to be a major pain in the butt!! You did good!!!

[@greggoff4990]

I think it got up to 90 here in Houston today. That’s why we’re moving to Indiana.

[@lgregg2478]

The snow looked wet, and probably was quite heavy. It will melt quickly as the temperatures rise, it’ll make a lot of slushy driving. I use to take my family rafting on the river in the spring, and hike North of Buena Vista as it sleeted, snowed, and rained in the higher altitudes.

[@mattcurry29]

Great video guy's.....Snow is fun. Matt C.

[@armchairmachinist2416]

Very nice, I miss the snow !!! Probably a surface gage or height gage is more accurate 😋😋.

[@emasbury]

Cool, a nice summer day for us folks here in Alaska. LOL

[@jaypeterman8414]

Florida truck meets Colorado... priceless!!!

[@apachesmokemachining6487]

Have fun, hope al is okay with the shop and you’re family mate

[@darinmbicknell]

I can't believe you are actually having your first time in the snow. It boggles my mind.

[@thenewnorm9909]

Awesome vacation

[@jkbp38bower97]

nothing like walking early morning in the snow with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate

[@csnelling4]

If you haven’t an ice scraper for the windscreen (windshield) an old plastic credit card edge is good. You won’t get lost in the snow with that hoodie top Adam 😂👍🇬🇧thanks guys 🥰

[@Wolfy_80]

Nice vid :) Just a reminder for myself of what i´m gonna have to deal with for the next 4-5 months now.

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆🤗🙏 Fantastic ❄️🌨️

[@grilnam9945]

I didn’t get to see if you brushed the snow off the roof of the truck too, I hope you did as it doesn’t help other drivers if it comes flying off in a big lump. Knowing you usual consideration I’m sure you did.

[@joeramirez1872]

The 3ft wind shield cleaners work the best.the rubber squeegee does not scratch your vehicle.

[@dtuer]

doing really well

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Reminds me as to why I moved to Phoenix. Lived in Pittsburgh for 41 years. I do miss Pittsburghers but I don't miss Pittsburgh.

[@thomasbecker9676]

Nothing like sliding down the streets of Mt. Washington in winter.

[@klaasbloem]

Enjoy the snow you two, over here in the Netherlands global warming has made a bit of snow a rare occasion, in my youth there was snow almost every winter :(

[@andrewwilliston5798]

Sounds like you're prepared

[@cup_and_cone]

Sitting here without power in Baldwin, looks like a warzone outside from Sally, but at least I've got some Abom entertainment to make things a little better.

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

Alright, more snow adventures. Here's an idea. Pick up a automobile snow brush for a souvenir.

[@toddyeomans3249]

Well crud I wanted to see Adam build a snowman! 😂😂

[@bertkelly7650]

As a psychic, I see a snow brush in your future. : )

[@Dean5073]

I’m impressed they had the perfect clothes for that cold

[@klank1973]

What do you think about how silent the area is?

[@joeylawn36111]

What? No Depth Mic to measure snow depth? 😉🤣

[@johnbaskett2309]

If your in cold areas, rat hole three gallons or so of RV anti-freeze. It will save your butt if you get caught in a real cold snap.

[@AG4QH1]

...Yep that's exactly how you measure the snow depth. Dave

[@boaterbil]

I'll ask again cuz I know you're busy. How do you like the emeril oven? reviews are sketchy.

[@PNEKarl]

Nice day to get your BBQ fired up!

[@klank1973]

Colorado is under a state wide fire ban.

[@PNEKarl]

@@klank1973 Oops! Of course, I forgot about the fire ban. Great to see you get your first snow though. I love the quietness the snow brings. I also love that crunch of the snow under your feet. Love from the UK by the way :-)

[@klaussawatzki5465]

I hope you realized how quiet it gets when it snows. The snow absorbs a lot of noise.

[@Fairchildflyer]

After the snow, turns to mud it gets slippery

[@Kent.]

If you like winter camping, check out Kabe from Sweden, then you can stay in the snow as long as you like. But i don't think they sell them i US.

[@elzipperooo]

The morning after can be even worse. The melted snow turns into ice. Its like a skating ring. "Black Ice"

[@AbomAdventures]

It wasn't cold enough for long enough to freeze, plus the ground was warm from 80 degree temps the day before.

[@elzipperooo]

@@AbomAdventures o good. I moved from California to Idaho about 25 years ago. Driving on ice is a tricky thing to learn. I am glad you got the best of both worlds. Enjoy 😉

[@peteengard9966]

You need a snow brush for your truck. You haven't been in snow until you can hardly see past the front of the truck.

[@Oneillnn]

I can’t be the only one who sees the irony of him saying he’s guessing it’s about 5 inches and he’s not an expert. The guy can probably tell the dimension of any object you point out and be +/- 10 thou within

[@AbomAdventures]

I never looked into how the experts estimate the snowfall other then the same way they collect rainfall. I'm assuming if you measure the build up it'll get you close. I'm sure some of the first snow melted down a little.

[@Oneillnn]

Abom Adventures starrett should come out with a snow accumulation gauge

[@777Outrigger]

How is it a Winter Storm when it's still Summer? :-)

[@oneout72]

Because Colorado has only 3 seasons; winter, July, and August

[@jwardcomo]

Michigan: Welcome to my world.

[@dustyjarvis464]

I work at the school. Do you know DSI or Kevin diesslen

[@DirtyRobot]

Shoulda bought a set of calipers to measure the snow to within 1/1000

[@boaterbil]

open it, start it, heat and defrost on full. oh, diesel.... maybe an hour to melt lol

[@infoanorexic]

force a regen cycle on it, if the system will allow it. It'll warm up good then.

[@mojo6524]

well, there's a sight Abom doesn't see on a normal morning.

[@ranger5721]

put a tape measure in the ground on a flat surface to see how much that gives you a good idea

[@Ecrocken]

Not very accurate because the ground is warm at this time of year and melts some of the snow. He did good measuring on the table.

[@kenuber4766]

Get the broom from the camper to clean your truck off

[@dtuer]

never been to Canada I guess

[@dustyjarvis464]

Hi ron Brown

[@mnmike130]

Dont eat the yellow snow

[@infoanorexic]

You may have to explain that one. I'm not sure how many that watch would be aware of Frank Zappa's work.

[@paulbtracy]

Picture postcard

[@Ajicles]

Take the truck into a empty parking lot and do some skids.