Divide And Conquer; Pritchett Canyon

We had gotten a call about a disabled SxS with broken steering rack that needed carried out of Pritchett Canyon. We were on a job so we were preparing to go in the next morning when we got another call for a jeep broke below the last obstacle on Pritchett Canyon. So we decided to go in and get them both at the same time. Mike took the Jeep driver up to the top to help him swap an axleshaft and get him up the last obstacle, while Shawn and I went after the SxS. Everything went fairly smooth except for Mike smashing him thumb with a random hammer swing. Luckily he is ok and finished the job with a smile on his face. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@matthewstencel8298]

Anyone else notice from 21:40 - 22:50 the video pauses? Still love the channel and watch every video. Edit: That slowmo was really hard to watch!! Hope you are ok and good to go Mike!

[@trailmater]

Yep, we just noticed that. Something happened with the upload, no idea what, but now the delima of do we delete it and re-upload it and lose all the views and potentially kill are algorithm run or leave it... Good old electronics. Sorry for it but unsure right now how to fix it and lose the lease amount of money on it.

[@matthewstencel8298]

@@trailmater it doesn't do too much harm to the video to leave it. Most people that watch that far will deal with it and skip ahead anyway!!

[@davidr.4699]

Not that big of a deal, just skipped ahead, things happen, just leave it.

[@OffRoadQC]

I thought my PC crashed 🤣

[@trailmater]

Just sucks cuz the finish on that climb was pretty sweet. Lol.

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

All of us that have hit our thumps with a hammer raise you hand in solidarity with Mike 🤙

[@rw0050]

I still have PTSD from it.

[@everready19373]

"Thump? What thump?"

[@autotek7930]

Lol. My nail turned black immediately. Found out I broke the bone into 3 pieces. You can feel you heartbeat in that kinda injury

[@thomasfletcher760]

🖐️

[@luketallant3571]

👍

[@clevehighbull5514]

Mike is one tough dude. Bust a bone and still chill as hell. Heal up soon mike.

[@archstanton3636]

Just when I thought you guys couldn't get any more manly, Mike breaks his thumb with a hammer and commando's right through it. Love it!

[@kevinjgoult9482]

Top job Mike, I'd still be cursing 🤬 amazing self control 👍👍 As my father would have said, it won't hurt when the pain goes away 😅

[@richardtaylor6604]

Front dig, Rear Dig, Broken jeep parts, Broken Mike parts. Great action packed video. Hope Mikes thumb heals ok.

[@ggalland1]

Dang Mike! I thought you had just scraped and bloodied it, didn't know you broke your thumb. That slow motion made me cringe!! I hope it heals soon and fast. Two great rescues! Great team effort!

[@kathyparsons2934]

I'm still screaming. ouch!!!!

[@terrancegrant5573]

Wow Mike's taken that finger injury like a trooper ......get well soon Mike

[@dwdodgelover]

That slowmo at the end was BRUTAL. So glad you’re alright Mike and maybe a punch set should go into the kit from now on 😂

[@ottoMeansEight]

That x-ray says "alright" is a relative term.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I've seen some big three jaw pullers that may have worked in this situation in a more controlled manor.

[@ewxlt]

That radio comm was awesome! Thanks for the treat Rory. Can’t believe how Mike stays so positive NO MATTER what is happening! #pain!!

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

Rory you are lucky to be able to work with two guys who are laughing and smiling and in a good mood. The mike and Sean show is five stars.

[@Steveindajeep]

Even after smashing his thumb with a hammer....laughing and smiling. lol

[@sh-df1bb]

Right on! Mike breaks a thumb & he's pointing out beautiful flowers & still smiling

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Ouch that hammer blow was painful to watch Mike! Cool use of the side winch to help the trailer up too. Awesome teamwork!

[@isleno101]

Oh man! That hammered thumb was brutal. I've experienced a stray hammer blow several times but nothing like that. Ouch!

[@tomhorner345]

Oh Mike, OUCH. The slow motion hurt to watch. Hope you recover quickly. As usual the team performs the impossible with finesse. And Rory, towing a trailer to boot. Love the videography of the hard work and the beautiful scenery. Thank you!

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

Awww Mike I'm so sorry. Om goodness. And you still got us beautiful flower shots. Team greatest💚❣️

[@wiresmith2398]

woah, the rare and elusive REAR DIG! I feel blessed to have seen it! :D

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

I hope Mike's thumb/finger is OK. He really needs to be careful out in the back end of nowhere. You all stay safe out there.

[@briangalloway3684]

It's def not ok, but it'll get the job done 😂

[@grannyt6819]

You guys are the absolute Kings of the Rocks. What you take those rigs up and down, with trailers or vehicles in tow, never ceases to amaze me. Then those trail repairs, even with a broken thumb, wow. And still get us pretty pictures of flowers. :D You Rock! Hope your thumb heals fast, Mike. That is one heck of a Diamond Billed Rock Pecker injury. Im gonna have to watch this episode again. I had my eyes closed for half of it. Those trails are insane.

[@judih.8754]

Dang Mike that hurt just watching it. Shawn's idea of a snatch block winch line to the trailer was brilliant (22:00). I was amazed how well it came around.

[@charlottecharles477]

Aloha Rory, My husband & I are huge fans here in Hawai’i our island home, just wanted to send some Aloha❤️& Blessings😇🤙🏾

[@jmowiscoproud]

Howdy Rory n the Trail Mater wrecking crew, I just wanted to give u a huge shout out! I saw Rorys discouragement a few videos back and I just wanna say this show in my opinion is #1 in the off road recovery world! I used to watch Matt daily, that was until I was introduced to Trail Mater, Fab Rats, Robby and Hillbilly u guys r all my daily watches and top pick!! Rory n team Trail Mater just happen to be #1 hands down, with the best operator period!!

[@kevinbode6483]

Mike, you took the hit very well.

[@iamonearies21]

I agree not to many people can deal with their fracturing like this. As i a person who have smash my dumb and finger trying to hammer on things. Each time I'm hollering and cursing the tools and object I'm working with at thew time.

[@4thgradedropout980]

That was solid of Camus to take over. What a smash. Shawn and Rory crushing it too on that trail!

[@greg-judyjones8974]

Mike is a trooper!! Broken thumb, sucks. Heal quickly!! 👍🏻

[@ericcsuf]

Mike's a relatively quiet, funny guy with SERIOUS skills behind the wheel or dangling from climbing gear. Very impressed. Being out there alone is kinda risky, but Sean had him in mind the whole time. Great teamwork. Great video.

[@markreetz1001]

I didn't need to see the slo-mo replay of Mike disrespecting his thumb! I had the same feeling watching Lawrence Taylor breaking Joe Theismans leg on Monday night football. Oooo--Owww!!! Great video guys. The scenery was great again!

[@richardthomas1743]

Damn Mike , that had to have hurt like hello!!! OUCH your poor thumb. 😳😳

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Mike, hope your thumb heals fast. Didn't realize how bad it was until the end, you took that hit like a champ.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I feel your pain mike , thank God for electric tape .good job on not making the editor work to hard. Hope your finger back to work soon.

[@geomark8851]

I drove 30 miles on a smooth highway after breaking my thumb and the throbbing was intense! I don't even want to think about how you drove out of Pritchett with a fracture = bet you don't want to think about it anymore either Mike!

[@NikkiFaubus-fz9st]

OMG! Am crying for Mike right now! Hope his thumb will be okay. This was a great video!

[@jburnes88]

That thumb injury, followed by the continued positive outlook and commentary is just one of the many reasons i watch this channel. Some humor, some technical stuff, some great scenery, and some guys who genuinely seem to be enjoying life. Keep it up guys, and thanks for the entertainment.

[@righthandy6526]

hope mikes thumb is going to be alright--good job👍good thumb

[@sparkyofsocal]

Mikes exhaust sound is one of the better ones

[@rw0050]

Great Video Gentleman. That was a Gnarly Piece of Real Estate but you guys kicked butt and took some names. Mike got a " Red Badge of Courage " but he soldiered through. Just another day for the Three Amigos Plus One.

[@BentTwig]

Rory, you and your team are in the “major league” of off road recovery. Excellent work.

[@jimmyrk3]

That truck Mike is driving is a BEAST! I love it. Hard to type with one hand raised...

[@genejones7124]

Giminee ! This looks like the hardest recovery "mater" has had in awhile.

[@noonehere1793]

That sir, was some damn fine driving and maneuvering….well done!👍👍

[@gonegolding]

I bet that hit to your thumb hurt like the blazes, Mike. Hope it heals quickly my friend. The rest of the video was as usual, great viewing.

[@ronharrison1776]

ouch , Mike , that had to hurt bad .

[@peepingtom9148]

I give this video and BIG THUMBS Up.

[@toddmarvosh4105]

Giving a thumbs up has a whole new meaning 👍 😆 🤣

[@boganindustries]

Shauns laugh is just the best haha Rory has a hearty laugh too!! Keepin it real! Love it ❤

[@briangalloway3684]

Mike is a real one, he drove out of there with a mangled thumb. Oh, and to boot it didn't change his attitude, that's a dawg.

[@zion6545]

Please do more videos of the more technical stuff like this. Watching the Trail Mater crew navigate that technical section winching with the trailer was like watching art. Please more of this. You are living my dream.

[@cliffmorain7215]

10 Ouch emoji's to ya Mike. Man you guy's are good.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Hold whatever you are beating on with some pliers. I learned the hard way blowing out my thumb doing exactly what you're doing

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I definitely felt that slow motion of Mike breaking his thumb. Stay safe out there, fellas! Take the time to heal properly. Your body will thank you in the future.

[@jeffvallentine913]

Brutal thumb action warning! Mike heres wishing you fast healing. You guys work so focused on getting people out of trouble doing things that risk your safety, man please please please take care to keep yourselves safe/healthy. No recovery is worth injury to any of you guys. You guys are too valueable. I know i know if you dont take any risks youd never leave the shop. Be safe gentlemen.

[@shanebrown8242]

It's good to know there are still old school men who can take a lick with a maul hammer like that and brush it off. That slow-mo replay was saweet!!

[@ricqbq]

Love seeing the DeathStar tearing it up out there! Can we get a video detailing what it was before and is now? Well... when Mike's hand heals up :)

[@richard3141592638]

A two-fer! Excellent. Great jobs and both were complicated. And Mike - sorry about the thumb. Jeez....feel better soon.

[@markreed2576]

The most knarly trail recovery and repair yet. Dang Mike took that injury like a special ops guy. Tough as nails.

[@aliceevans3357]

😢 Mike I felt that clear to Oklahoma! I am so sorry. I cannot imagine how much that hurt. That jeep even drew blood from the other guy, he was cool by the way! Not a wuss and dug right in helping fix his jeep. Someone watching from the comfort of their easy chair has no freaking clue how hard, mind bending and technical these recoveries are! This was a hard two recoveries, but everybody remained calm, cordial and worked together. No yelling, no drama, just that get er done attitude that wins every time. I love watching these recoveries but I sure hate the damage they cause to body and machinery. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

Capturing the audio from the Bluetooth Headsets to use in the videos is very cool! Nice addition. I noticed this week Paul at Fab Rats went on an Off-Road Recovery and they are using Bluetooth Headsets. He gave Rory a shout-out. I like it when good ideas are shared by people in the trades.

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

I hope my mom is OK. Also, Rory is the man with 1 million different moves. It is amazing what he makes that truck do.

[@jcar1417]

I don’t know why I spend so much time watching you clowns, oh wait, great videos, great scenery, great team , great driving and great work. I like Matt,Paul, Merlin and Eric but my go to is Trailmater . Never disappointed.

[@bumpedhishead636]

When you are really crawling, bumping and grinding your way up those immovable rocks with all that power, I just don't understand how the clutch isn't instantly fried! Just awesome.

[@stapleboss]

Love the 1000 ft-lbs caliper bolts, no beans were spared.

[@toddjuette6959]

Dang Mike! I hope you heal up quickly… Dirtbilly’s don’t cry Much love from Durango!

[@MCTheWandz]

Damn Mike!! I hope you heal up quickly...that was GNARLY to watch in slow mo...OUCH!!!

[@nekdualsport]

This 👍 is for you Mike!! OUCH!!

[@chunkychambers1530]

Mike needs one of them freedom winch lines for the Death Star!

[@ohiomoto]

You guys and your customer are amazing. The positive attitude, skills, and teamwork that all of you displayed in this 26-minute video would be a good lesson for all of us. Bravo!

[@americonoffroadadventures8132]

Trailmater is the King!! Mike is a tough SOB!!! Watching the replay is painful. Heal up Mike. You are a valuable asset to the team.

[@kevinrenn9123]

Rory jinxed the day at the start when he said "It's gonna go so smooth". You don't EVER say that. You can think it, but DON'T say it

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello Rory , Mike and Shawn . Thumbs UP!

[@adriancastaneda6279]

That thumb did la Macarena ! 😂 ouch😮!

[@B4UClose]

Trailmater goes some absolutely crazy places, pulling a trailer no less! I hope Mike's thumb heals well.

[@leroywood5383]

Ouch. Hope your thumb gets a speedy recovery

[@Sebastopolmark]

OH MIKE, give it for the team. Speedy "recovery" (get it)! !! !!!

[@majorpayne4098]

Not even a whimper. never lost cadence What a trooper

[@craybro]

Man I felt for Mike not even being able to cuss when he hit his thumb, he held it together amazingly well.

[@dougleece6970]

Ain't no CGI in that thumb break great job Mikey still got er done 👍

[@albertorozco5981]

The injuries these guys recieve and personnel dangers that they expose themselves too are hare ever seen by the public. These guys deserve credit abd validation for there work and humbleness to still make these videos for our entertainment. Thanks Rory and crew.

[@paytonruss55]

This has to be the most fun Job in the world. Not devide and conquer more like "2 Jobs twice the fun" Also hope you're ok Mike 🙏🏾 #TeamTrailMater

[@garycoppard3596]

Damn I felt Mike's pain when he smashed his thumb. Sorry for you Mike, wishing you the best. Those trails are not for inexperienced ❤🎉

[@largelarry2126]

One hundred thumbs up, for his thumb.

[@bluntobject4084]

Love hearing the chat between you all as you work to climb obstacles, really interesting and helpful in the way you're thinking or planning

[@mo3aa265]

Rest up Mike and get well, took it like a man 💪

[@joegordy720]

My wife ask if we should buy a sxs to go wheeling instead taken our square body I made her watch Rory and trailmater for several videos. After that she said never mined sxs are to week! Thanks Rory

[@Myhandle306]

Mater time!! Let’s go! Mikes 🥜 must drag the trail the way he throttles Death Star up some of those rocks! Nice K5 build Mike, it’s coming along. And side note…I wish I had half of y’all’s constant positive vibes.

[@tannertgf]

Snatching from the truck to the trailer was genius. Professionals at work

[@joesphbest3120]

Mater did it again and still NUMBER ONE in my book. I can't believe some of the trails you drive on. Got more Ball's then me my friend.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Damm mike, you made my whole hand hurt. I have arthritis in my left thumb from years of abusing it with a hammer. Hope it heals well. Thanks for sharing.

[@clarencerenspak5660]

Love the new logo and the opening to this video......Rory is a great driver!!........I don't know how his left leg survives the clutch action.....The four wheeling was great!!!.....You guys just keep making better and better videos!!.....Might be your best one yet!!.....Everyone definitely had to work for this one!!.....Thx!!

[@rjay4197]

Mike is the iron man! I could feel the pain half a world away….. I hope that it is healing OK. Another great video from the Moab Motorsports crew, even if the cost in injury was too high. 👏👍🤩

[@secretelitemusic]

That side winch at 21.40 appears to have torn the fabric of space time. Or the cam froze. GoPros + heat=yikes!

[@secretelitemusic]

Also: Mike's thumb. And he drove down Pritchett with it all busted and bent out of shape. Definitely deserves the beer medal for casual ouchy heroism.

[@joeeyman7503]

With the sounds that Trailmater makes I’d recognize it coming even on a dark and stormy night Love old Chevys and the sounds they make 🙏❤️😎🤙

[@grannyt6819]

Definitely. That roar is epic.

[@chrisprattt]

Dang that hammer hit was gnarly N you shook that off like a champ👊💪 I woulda been screaming for my momma lol

[@omrjordan4847]

Hope you heal fast Mike. Broken thumb, no fun.

[@sh-df1bb]

Thumbs up, Mike👍💪😉 You took that much better than I would have😮I broke my pinky toe recently & I know how bad that sucks, can't imagine a broken thumb. Hope it heals quickly. Alcohol helps with the pain lol😅

[@robinbare4624]

OUCH!!!! Hope that all grows back together ok... !!!!!! and quickly.!!! Yer one tough dude Mike.. Best to ya.

[@oldretireddude]

I'm constantly amazed that you can do these trips over and over without burning out clutches.

[@jeffclark2725]

Oh wow, a great time had by all on the recoveries, great video, thanks for bringing us along

[@abnpthfdr2934]

Prompt and full recovery, Mike. You're a better man than most, (definitely including me); breaking your thumb the way you did and still working the tools and the steering wheel to complete the recovery, that's combat soldier stuff right there!!!🤙

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Double KO, Flawless Victory 🤘 Mike is a real trooper 💪 Broken thumb, and still kept on working. I hope for a speedy recovery 🙏 Can't wait to see Mike with his Death Star win the next Wrecker Games 🏆🤙🇺🇸

[@mikerobbins5049]

That was a tough recovery from the looks of the footage. And poor Mike..... OUCH.....😢

[@desertgecko4549]

25:50 "Oh, I hit my finger with a hammer." Understatement of the year, dude. You demolished it.

[@sniperlif3]

The fact that you don't run threw clutches is what astounds me. Sure, you do replace them often. But the rate at which you do is skill for offroad driving.