Bracing for impact. (5 feet+ ❄️ incoming)

[@DragonPilot]

I worked at the Main Lodge back in the early 60s...Night Crew! After a big dump some of us would go down to the Village and shovel off roofs...for $5 a roof! No OSHA then. Occasionally we'd take the "ride" off the roof when the whole mass would start moving. Still here, even after flying helicopters in Vietnam!

[@dankerns171]

California needs more then prayers. Miracle more like it. The destruction coming in the snow melt with be more historical then anything in the last 500 yrs. Sadie & Bud stay safe. They should have their own channel lol good luck and looking forward to future videos

[@pawamore4047]

We need a Sadie and Bud LIVE CAM in the shop to see what they do when you guys are out plowing.

[@renicostareni2313]

🐩🐆If Saide and Bud get their own chanel I will be watching they all they long. You BEN don't forget to.put the radio on playing "The Sum Off ALL Things" =Gavin Luke, 🎹🎵for them.🐩🐆

[@hanovergreen4091]

Your wiring harness is why people fought so hard, for years, to get "right to repair" so we didn't have to be held hostage by Cat or JD, sometimes at worst time like harvest, when equipment breaks down. Best Regards Gents!

[@MeatBattery]

Wood glue or other non catalyzed adhesives will freeze for the beam repair. Heat the wood with a heat gun or propane torch to carefully dry it first. Then use fast cure epoxy with extra hardener to cure before it freezes. Otherwise it will turn into a mess. Best wishes from South Lake Tahoe.

[@briane173]

10:25 I'm sorry, but in my estimation, solar panels have got to be the most useless accessory on a mountain cabin when you've got the Casa Diablo geothermal plant just down the road that has enough capacity to power about FIVE Mammoth Lakes, for not that much money -- not compared to SoCal. The potential for damage and frequent replacement to me doesn't pencil out for the amount of power that those panels can generate to sell back to the utility. Please educate me; this doesn't make sense to me at all.

[@philiphorner31]

Solar panel promoters NEVER speak of the sunk cost of the existing grid. And the government is not allowing the grid to recover from the parasite solar free riders on the grid. Thermal plants burning abundant wood waste and or trash or tires can make a profit at about 30¢ KWH.

[@peggyditullio9275]

Looks like keeping all your equipment going is a full time job, good luck with the next storm, stay safe. Love those snow lovin' besties, they make me laugh!!

[@lizardheadful]

Love each and every one of your videos! So interesting how you tackle these jobs.♥️

[@celestesenters1052]

Your dogs are so adorable and spoiled ❤ chubsters lol

[@johngregory9253]

This is a CRAZY winter. I live in the Lake Arrowhead area of Southern California. I was able to drive down to the store today for the first time in 14 days. And we only have about 10-12' of snow. I was more or less trapped in my home. Me and my HUSKY, Nikita. San Bernardino County is extremely unprepared and under resorted. I did not see one snow plow in 10 days ! Mammoth and plow Bros. does a great job for the amount of snow they get. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Daner949]

Thank you for these video updates. We cherish all the footage and updates your additional we needed. ❤🎉

[@ThePenngates]

I truly admire you and your crew, working so hard in severly adverse conditions, to clear paths, to get the job done! And yet, it keeps coming down. That being said, I gotta say I'm so glad I'm not there! 😋

[@pawamore4047]

Loving the footage of the fur babies. Prayers the snow doesn't cause too much havoc for you guys. Pampered pooches.

[@jeannemarie2230]

Love your videos. Thanks for telling us the day that you are filming. Stay safe.

[@alainaaugust1932]

You asked for prayers. You have them. Hail Marys, exactly! Seeing how you with all the modern equipment handle this has made me wonder: How did ancient people get through such challenges? They did, or we wouldn’t be here. How did the native Americans who first lived there cope with such as this? Amazing how strong, creative, persevering we humans can be. Blessings.

[@tech958]

Humans use to be smart enough, like all the other animals, to get down out of the high mountains in the winter.

[@bruceking2574]

Native Americans were nomads. winter in the lower altitudes and summer in higher altitudes. It still is amazing how they did it. It's a lot of work for sure. Luc

[@donh3590]

pretty sure they didn't spend their winters on the sierra crest.

[@patroberts5449]

They weren’t snowboarding that’s for sure! Smart enough to be in the lowlands in the winter!

[@davedavis662]

Remember the Donner Party? Native Americans knew better than to hang around.

[@peppercat8718]

Be safe, thank God there's you and your team...thanks for sharing, love your fur babies.

[@genepatterson4375]

Sadie is such a woman (usually) when you tell her she’s too big for something she turns her head and ignores you. Got to love it! You guys are awesome.

[@daves3016]

That power transformer igloo was insane for sure, what an amazing amount of snow yall got. Cheers from Minnesota

[@terrygarbut1442]

Hi: been watching your great YT. I passed through MM many moons ago from my north of Toronto digs. Barely recognize the area. Your spirit of work is inspirational. Thanks for your stream of conscience communication. Snow, snow, snow! Stay safe, god speed!

[@frederick6008]

We're in the Appalachian foothills in Maine. Usually we get around 12' of snow but, this year you on the left coast are getting it all. We always prepare for the worst, every year.

[@yxngbt387]

Hard to fathom at this point best of luck to you guys with this next one 🙏

[@mototaco2132]

Your dogs are sure enjoying the snow.

[@simonmanners4108]

Absolutely beautiful dogs. Looks just like my Golden Retriever.

[@cb2000a]

Greetings from Hawaii. It's raining hard today and very cool (for here). Guess where this storm is heading.

[@SPJBR]

That Von’s used to be a Safeway and landing a job there was a major feat. Good luck! Before they opened the mountain to trial riding there was no summer tourism, so summer jobs were nearly impossible to find. There’d be 40 year old men bagging groceries during the summer just happy to have a job. I was more interested in rock climbing, so like most of the locals that stayed I collected unemployment and lived in the campground at the edge of town, or traveled around in my VW van, or spent a week or two at Camp 4 in Yosemite. Sometimes I’d go down to Santa Barbara and install hardwood floors for $10 an hour. During the winters I saved all my change from tips in a big jar and lived off it during the summer. I’m enjoying your content and wishing you the best! 👍

[@GT-mn3bx]

How long back did it change? I remember it Vons back to maybe 1992 or so.

[@SPJBR]

@@GT-mn3bx I’m guessing the switch was made in the mid Eighties. I think I left in 85 and when I came back in 91 it was Vons. I also seem to remember there was an employee union when it was Safeway, but I’m not sure.

[@Donovanhikes]

Great video thanks for sharing. I really want to see repair video. photos of that beam looks pretty hammered. Curious to see how it works out.

[@ginnymorales155]

You all look cold, keep up on your supplies and gas plus plenty of food. Take care safe travels 🙏.

[@Rollout123]

Have really enjoyed your day to day updates. Crazy. Can't believe all the snow, really can't. Sadie and Bud are good dogs, and Owen seems ok too...

[@avavincent9481]

Sending up 🙏 again for you folks. I live on the all so flat Atlantic coast, can't even fathom this, good luck 🤞

[@MrThorp1]

last video was 3-4 and it already sounded like a real problem. 5 feet?!?!? man, yeah, be safe, prayers to you all.

[@MrThorp1]

you did bring up a good point toward the end. places have snow removal budgets, but I bet no one plans for stuff like this. I am sure things might change going forward, but right now, snow budgets are gone, im sure.

[@le_th_]

Sending you guys some well wishes. I don't know how you're keeping up at this point, or maybe you're not. Maybe you're just doing what you can. Take care of yourselves. This is such hard work for the guys shoveling. They're young and strong, but it's still hard work. They're going to be ripped monsters by the time this winter is over. Be safe. Rest whenever you can. Thanks for doing your best to keep people safe!

[@KyleKaplanOfficial]

I'm seeing over 6ft now. Good luck!

[@thanos9846]

Man, you guys are warriors. Props.

[@jennymoody2150]

🙏love seeing your very cute dogs playing in the snow 😊

[@kyleshpak9286]

Groundhog's day is the only way to describe the past month for you guys.

[@patroberts5449]

Where is Bill Murray when you need him?!!

[@JustMe1u2]

I'll be praying for you and all the people there, I can't even imagine everything you all will experience. Stay safe and stay warm.

[@GT-mn3bx]

0:50 and 1:25 Sadie is hilarious with feet on the floor.

[@sherpa972]

For the beam repair, possible to form a steel u-channel to match the post bracket the full length - adds protection, strength and should look good.

[@bb-fe9ur]

The tracks can be studded and they do ok. Not super though. The warming hut , you guys are probably their #1 customers. Can't blame you , working super long hours who has the energy to cook

[@brentwalla4073]

Totally appreciate your video and updates! Helps us out greatly as we are planning our trips up to Mammoth. Keep up the great work both out in the field and on the channel. Good luck with all the BS too, LOL!

[@ronroark9720]

Thanks for the ride up lake Mary road to Tamarack. Love the area and the lakes. Hopefully you and your guys will be safe. The coming storm on top of everything else will ,certainly test your equipment. The snow weight damage to people’s homes and other buildings will potentially be enormous. The garbage going on with the city and their snow storage is ridiculous. Usual town politics. We’re sorry you have to deal with their 💩. May god be with you and yours. 16:28

[@johngregory9253]

In the Lake Arrowhead area we have had many roofs collapse. This causes broken gas lines explosions and fires. Unfortunately, the authorities have found 12 people dead in their homes,,, so far ! I fear that there will be many more. 😮‍💨. The leaders and elected officials in this state have completely failed us. I hope our leaders in this state will provide resources for ALL of us, San Bernardino, Mammoth, Tahoe, etc. Let's Pray 🙏 for each other and come together.

[@walterh5780]

Enjoying the video. Feeling for y’all up there!

[@JD-zm4eh]

Lord I pray for the melt to come slowly and gracefully allowing all to be safe in this time from unknown events. I subscribed, your videos are very interesting.

[@marcogarcia3064]

If any NG members are viewing these Mammoth Mtn Lakes "Plow Brothers" videos, these guys could use some extra help with this massive snow dump

[@Andrew_P86]

Pretty much guaranteed to be a record breaking year.

[@Mrbfgray]

Record for this century possible anyway, certainly not the 1st time in recorded history of similar winters.

[@michaelmiller7208]

Wish you the best! Hang in there.

[@jamiejacobson1843]

Gosh hope you guys all weather this okay. I never thought I'd say enough is enough with the weather! Especially because of the drought! Sending prayers it will be much less!🙏

[@ekim72]

God speed. Great vid, keep 'em coming.

[@PerkBuilders]

I’ve had to repair a glulam like that before. Engineer wanted 2-part resin epoxy for glue and 8” SDWS screws left in. It’ll sand and stain out!

[@plowbrothers365]

That’s exactly what I’m thinking

[@CRAIGVY]

Great Share ! an the High Light of the experianced Roof Clearing Personnel, for Sure a special Breed of their Own , Blessings an peace , craig

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

Cesar si 🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️❄️❄️❄️❄️☃️🌬️

[@402garage4]

Just seen that on the world new y’all got 5’ coming 😮😮😂😂😂good luck and I can’t wait for the vids lol

[@pauline3735]

We WILL be praying! Tough, tough winter ❄️☃️. Btw, I laughed out loud seeing Sadie sitting on that chair with her front paws on the ground 😂

[@loretta6240]

Was wondering has any of the towns seen the national guard helping

[@areaone3813]

Yeah! How bought those awesome solar panels. (Worthless)

[@edstevens9357]

Where is the electric snowblowers

[@alantirrell1099]

I lived in Mammoth from 1974-1983. Used to do some snow removal. Loved to do roofs. It paid $10/hr. Big money back then.Anyway I wanted to see somebody drop that cornice at Vons. Did you lose any windows? My roommate dropped a big one at one of the condos. Took out two walls but he didn't get stuck with the bill.

[@Sushi2735]

Sadie looks like she’s sulking 😅😅😅😅😅😅 Bud is one cool pup.

[@lawrencecarberry1399]

this is not pennies from heaven this dollars from the lord be safe good luck and god bless you all

[@steveaumann6335]

Excellent video bro.👍👍

[@patroberts5449]

Quote from Open Range movie “ Storms a’comin”!

[@rrr46060]

wow, 2-6 FEET!! more snow thats insane , be careful out there

[@D62121]

If you get 2 snow melters you will be the king of the mountain!!!!! They work Awesome pull it anywhere!!!!

[@elchinogigante]

Ha ha I talked to one of your guys filling up a bull dozer at the gas station. Keep the videos coming! Really gives folks a perspective of the Mammoth task your co. handles especially during these times. For that beam, I would see if you can find a metal end cap to match the t-brace. Maybe run a side bolt to secure it? Best of luck and thank you for all you do!

[@MB12116]

You should probably replace that beam with the split through much of the bottom. Additionally, it’ll be interesting to see what happens this weekend, with warmer temps and significant precipitation.

[@blkcoupequattro]

You can test the old harness, and find your broken wires, and repair them use as a spare, but usually there is a fatigue point that causes all the problems, you can sometimes install the harness so less fatigue is incurred by the movement of the blower arm….

[@hkguitar1984]

Did you try spraying each set of connectors with a drying agent? Maybe moisture has bridged a couple control lines and is commanding the chute to move into the wrong/static position. Also, maybe the controller in the cab has a moisture issue. Maybe some electrical contact cleaner sprayed at each of the wiring loom connector blocks. You are dealing with a lot of moisture that can make its way into the connectors and dislodge or deform the pins when the moisture freezes. One more idea, have you been able to completely thaw out and dry out the unit by leaving it in a warm garage overnight. If I was local I'd fix it for you, at least I'd give it a try.

[@prairiecloud7221]

Can you run your trucks next to you blower to catch it and when full move up the next truck? Just like the farmers harvesting do.

[@skitown11]

His blower shoot isn't high enough to reach the truck.

[@prairiecloud7221]

@@skitown11 Thanks for replying. Love your show and praying for all to be safe.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Not smart constructing a building with a flat roof in that area. Just doesn't make sense. Wishing you folks the best with the upcoming storm!!

[@Awalker5000]

Caught onto your channel, simply incredible... Very curious, why the buildings don't have like metal roofs?? Keeping you guys / everyone in my thoughts. Unbelievable!!!

[@aceyorba]

Great info. Let's hope it's not Rain..

[@GT-mn3bx]

2:55 Electrical gremlins are no fun. Cool to watch you guys troubleshoot though.

[@speedy423]

Best of luck. Stay safe.

[@greggarrot8132]

Now the town of mammoth has declared a local emergency you should push back tell whoever will listen how you were unfairly treated by the snow dump and see if you might be eligible for any emergency snow removal money

[@549BR]

Good luck to you.

[@bb-fe9ur]

I hope 🤞 you guys don't get any rain... It would be a disaster for the state. If you guys get rain that high, the sac valley would be in trouble

[@nathantmontgomery1819]

U gotta get little snowblowers on the roofs

[@TRLMX]

I have a Erskine blower, and found the connection pins on the connection boot up at the main electrical harness screw in housing / electrical pin connections came loose [behind the rubber protection boot /caused the chute not to function., Made connection by taking a picture of the wiring layout and finally came up with the correct wiring functions... I would say you just have a wire pin not making the hand toggle electrical connections... Good luck🤞

[@plowbrothers365]

How are those Erskine blowers?

[@TRLMX]

​@Mammoth Mountain Life I've been using the Erskine blower for 4yrs now in Michigan, it's been a monster for us., Could not handle the blizzards without it along with skid steers, blades, and buckets in attack mode.. What you have going on there is unreal., Your challenges there are amazing., 'Yet you handle it and achieve a positive outcome., Stay safe., 'Blessings!

[@DragonPilot]

Love your vids! We've got a big trip to Mammoth coming up March 19. Hope we can get in! Can you say anything about service deliveries getting in and grocery store shelves getting restocked and restaurants being resupplied? The section of US 395 between Bridgeport and Lee Vining is closed UFN. Detours to the east around that section don't look too promising, but maybe doable...gotta go all the way down to Bishop and back up 395?

[@stevekissel3822]

If you see this, can you go into exactly why the roof subs didn't work out? I would think having that many guys to just harness in and shovel is 90 to 95% of the battle..unless maybe the jobs were bid and not hourly...Best, Steve

[@outfitr9703]

I really cant even imagine it and I live where it snows.

[@Wannabefarmerinmn]

Can't imagine. We have maybe 4 feet in north central Mn and this is plenty. Seeing heavy rains possible for this area now too?? How many total get do you have March 9?

[@blkcoupequattro]

I’m betting it’s your wire harness on the blower arm, the constant up and down motion fatigues the harness, but moisture/cold in general can do weird things also at connecting points.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Oh crap on the damage to that beam. What a headache.

[@MrCalisoca]

Keep doing gods work. Good luck this weekend.

[@areaone3813]

Sounds like you may have a thaw and heavy rain in a few days. Your winter will likely end in more problems for everyone there but they say the drought will be wiped out with this winter.

[@bforeal3189]

At his elevation it’s all snow… mid mountain will turn to rain

[@richtheory.]

The next time you mess with that wiring harness check the pins in the connectors to make sure they have not come unseated from the connector body. Sometimes they are not installed correctly and the vibrations make them backout enough to lose connection.

[@celestall.Rocchick]

If you can get some sulfer blown onto that high pile an see if it diterate it. You might win the melt without the ice chunks. And a lot what comes out in the Antarctica. The mountain where all that slush like a waterfall. Because that snow will chunk up it happen before.

[@taintedbulge]

Crazy to see how much snow has fallen up there! Do you know how many total inches has fallen thus far?

[@toddwilliams5905]

over 600 inches on the summit

[@taintedbulge]

@@toddwilliams5905 Ya, they said over 600 inches afew weeks ago iirc. If this keeps up through early April, itll be close to 800.

[@TimberTramp]

Looked like those went to some relays, they had the plastic hole molded where you could bolt them to something…you might check those relays. They may be stuck or not opening/closing

[@tomesguerra5495]

I don't think you're repair will be structurally safe! Good luck on that one 👍

[@altaft9587]

I will never understand how flat roofs aren't banned

[@ropo772]

Thank you.

[@hughstephenson2957]

Youda thought that Vons woulda had you doing all that snow, especially that cornice, before it got so bad..

[@rogerdanella]

Love your videos but wondering why I’m a state of emergency they won’t allow you to haul snow out but they let someone like diesel Dave come in and bring his stuff to help people at lake arrowhead????

[@Gfysimpletons]

I know, maybe people that aren’t really prepared for their favorite TV show to be cancelled, SHOULDN’T be trying to live in a mountainous area like Grizzly Adams. 😂😂😂😂 Hmmm, our ancestors had *NOTHING,* and by god they all seemed to do just fine, eh? All the best to ya. It’s gonna be a long year.

[@skitown11]

For the future, have you considered trading those skid steers for Holder blowers?

[@shawnnn3]

I enjoy your show alot. You are very hard workers. Question please. Will Shady rest be open June 25 (snow melted enough for camping? Your best guess please. Thanks Jim

[@shawnnn3]

I camp there every year for the last 30 years.

[@carltice544]

Repeating myself here : As much as I hate to say this, that homeowner is going to have a huge claim on that damaged beam. To my eyes, that does not look like a Glulam - I could be wrong. Additionally, The slip goes way beyond that first post - almost all the way to the second post. There is no way that any kind of repair would pass inspection. That entire beam should be replaced.

[@edstevens9357]

It would be nice if a snowmelter manufacturer would reach out and do a demo with you

[@jimgraves6464]

Buy old equipment and rebuild it yourself. Itll last for a long time i bought new equipment it turns to junk fast.