Failed Recovery - We got STUCK!

We were called out on a rescue on top of Skyline Drive. An ATV got stuck. So we set out to save some lives. Unfortunately when we got there things didn't go as planned. It was bitter cold but the views were amazing.
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[@Qwkynuf]

I realize you already have tons of comments, so take this for what it's worth. I was stuck in the snow in an almost identical situation. No shovel, no tools except for a jack, no cell coverage, didn't bother to tell anyone where I was going or when I would be back, and high centered with only my right front tire touching the ground. Here's what worked for me (and what I thought you were doing, at one point): 1) Jack up back of the truck as high as it would go. 2) Pack as much snow as I could into the holes below the tires 3) Lower the back tires onto the newly packed snow 4) Jack up the front of the truck as high as it would go 5) Pack as much snow as I could into the holes below the tires 6) Lower the front tires onto the newly packed snow 7) Repeat 1-6 as many times as necessary to get the truck off of its belly and the weight supported by the tires, and at or slightly above the track that I drove in on. 8) Smooth the path as necessary behind the tires to reduce the possibility of hitting a bump and making a new hole 9) *Gently* drive backwards and out of danger If you are stuck in snow, usually a heavy foot on the gas is your worst enemy. The spinning tires just create heat, which melts/softens the snow and makes it more even slippery. Congrats for not ending up on the evening news!

[@calbuilder7357]

The most unprepared rescue team ever. 😜love your channel!

[@maxironpaw]

The trick to getting out of deep snow is to not spin your wheels. Rock the vehicle back and forth, at an idle or fast idle, by repatedly shifting from 1st/Drive to Reverse. Don't hit the brake and keep the revs low and constant. Time the shifts for that moment where movement stops, then the other way. Build a cadence. Rinse and repeat. First few times you will be moving less than an inch but each time you get more and more. Eventually you will be able to have enough momentum to break out. Totally different technique than getting out of deep sand.

[@aphextwin5712]

Of course, once you are stuck such that your wheels just keep spinning no matter how little gas you give it, you’re screwed. Another idea, whose success rate depends on the kind of snow, is to build a path back to safe ground by compacting the snow between your vehicle and said safe ground with your feet. It can take a while and you still need to get yourself unstuck first.

[@RoderickGI]

I've used the same technique in deep soft/powder sand driving a manual Nissan Patrol. It works. It just requires patience and persistence. Pushing your foot to the floor as demonstrated never achieves anything, except digging holes.

[@ddd228]

@@georgevinson612 The natives in Alaska have eleventeen different words for "snow".

[@solen1849]

I know what your saying, and in deep snow if you have the clearance its better to gun it to cut trail if your not light enough to sit on the top. Especially in powder

[@cornfed123567]

But if you spin the wheels fast and long enough you end on frozen ground and you're good. So just gun it until you get out

[@wesweber3880]

I love how real you guys are. The good and the bad. Thx!

[@antoinepaul78]

Always supporting our Utah people. Thank you guys!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

you guys rock, your attitude and how you problem solved being stuck was great. That looked so cold. hopefully you guys warmed up fast!

[@Taid44]

Good video. Lots of lessons to be learned from this “failure”. Glad you got back safely. I’ve subscribed, and am looking forward to many more adventures.

[@dwitcraft]

1) Don't wheel with one vehicle 2) Turns out there is a reason for wireless winches 3) Make or buy a land anchor Good job! Kudos for posting your screw ups too, so folks can learn!

[@leonascherer1617]

A perfect cluster funk. Glad you got out. That poor spare tire 😢

[@tonymidkiff2108]

Hopefully y’all will keep a shovel with y’all at all times, glad it all ended well,enjoy the video and channel stay safe

[@TodaysOutdoorAdventure]

Great adventure! Thanks for sharing!

[@brucebaxter6923]

Lol. Looks like fun. Next time, Put the jack on the centre of the rim of the spare, then hi lift up and push over out of ruts. The spare doesn’t sink and gets at least 4” higher.

[@hotflashfoto]

This was really cool to watch. (Sorry, unintended pun.) That was a good idea. Practical and inventive. Good job, Hill Billy!

[@colinhoward74]

You always feel great once you got yourself out of a stuck situation !

[@imgettinby]

Every time you mention OWEN, you should use a quick clip of Ann Ramsey from 'Throw Mama From The Train' yelling Owen. Unless they block you, it would be a funny 'hook' for Owen.

[@dccheek7495]

Good luck guys ,you’ve got an awful lot to learn in the recovery business and need a better equipped rig .

[@RobbyLayton]

All professionals had to start as a rookie! thanks for watching

[@strugglingathome]

I love how this is a youtube comment. I'm sure we're all experienced recovery agents after watching Matt. XD

[@RoderickGI]

@@RobbyLayton Maybe. But to go out without even a shovel? With a shovel you could have used the spare as a ground anchor and winched out in 15 minutes or less, without nearly destroying a tire. Good on you for sharing the experience though.

[@mountainpride]

@@RobbyLayton last month I got my tracks for my 4 wheeler. And we've gotten twice are normal snow fall for Dec. You should look into them for your side by side. I'm going places in snow I could never imagine going with tires. Just a thought.

[@jccorder1]

Even Matts Offroad doesn't always seem to well equipped, but it usually works out. Trail Mater seems to be ready for everything he could face

[@mygarden365]

Glad You got out,good job.

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

Learning curve. A few ride alongs with Matt or Fab Rats is in order.

[@jetpacicca4879]

Billy is quite the asset, great team work again 😉👍

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@Tomcroese]

Yes, that was a lot of job there! Good that you made it!

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

I know this is an older video, but this buggy is badass man!

[@anthonylee2099]

Glad you guys got out ok. Like you said, “ Beginner has to start somewhere. “ that’s how you learn Not to make the same mistakes. Need more lights. Great recovery of yourself, lol🤙😎

[@ErokCherokee]

Yea even Matt learned the hard way to break out the Snowcat for snow recoveries. Lots of luck!

[@braidenmathena1228]

I was the one that flipped that dump truck back over. Glad every one was ok

[@davedennis6042]

7:20 Time to call Matt LOL

[@realplatinum]

Using the spare tire was awesome.

[@jamespetrigni14]

I love your videos of stuff you do in the shop you guys do great work and you can tell you love your paint and body work please don't take this wrong I'd rather continue watching that kind of videos from you not the off road recovery keep up the good work looking forward to more of your videos

[@tomalealso]

we learn way more from our failure than we do from our successes.

[@ddd228]

All that we know is what does NOT work. Re think,hill billy.

[@driver-xx2pl]

Scary situation and dealt with successfully.

[@brantmcfarland517]

You boys got in a tight spot but you guys got it done. Good job man. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@RobbyLayton]

Sometimes you have to improvise to get out of a tight spot. Thanks for watching!

[@brantmcfarland517]

@@RobbyLayton You guys didn’t have a whole lot to work with. improvised quite wisely. Thanks again

[@tomgeddes7878]

I think what got you out was not spinning the tires and rocking it back and forth. NEVER spin the tires in snow because you always go down, not ahead! Pack the snow down where you want the tires to go and use plenty of patience! Proper winter clothing helps too! Was a fun video to watch nonetheless!

[@TowMan127]

Glad you guys got it out of there.

[@livingadamman7994]

Darn cold with no cabin and heater in that deep freezer !

[@LonMoer]

Many Many years ago I got stuck in a snowbank wheelin' in my 2WD mini-truck, took 4hrs of digging ourselves out with some 7/11 Big Gulp cups. Using the spare tire under a drive wheel is brilliant! I so wish we had thought of that when we were stuck!

[@gayle4804]

So glad you guys came out of your problem everybody get stuck sometimes

[@jrbrumley9334]

You guys better-become Boy Scouts for a while, BE PREPARED!!! Being overconfident will get you nearly every time. Glad you were able to work yourselves out of that one it was a tough position for sure. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!!! J.R.

[@Ramn8tr]

Genius using the spare and the winch like that.

[@matra149]

That's why Hillbilly works for you, 2 equal minds. Greetings from Belgium.

[@daviddelaney5180]

Great video! Glad it was not worse! Stay safe and best wishes!

[@RobbyLayton]

Thank you

[@TheRedNeckConnection]

well done to you and your guys for figuring it out!

[@petermccuskey1832]

Great team work.

[@jeffclark2725]

All has been said,you made it out on your own,great adventureThumbs up

[@TheOldaz1]

Neat trick with the winch and spare wheel, I could see the same thing might work in soft mud or sand if you had no other options.

[@suzannebert3652]

You guys did great

[@ZachSwena]

This is why I learned to always take two vehicles and some ropes when servicing towers in the winter...

[@dmwi1549]

Now that’s thinking outside the “brain” box Hillbilly! Nice technique. Glad you all made it back safe. Watching your and Matt’s channel either makes me remember how hot living in Vegas was or How cold it can be at different elevations. You guys always seem so lightly dressed for the cold? Back here in the northern Midwest we drive around with shovels, sand or cat litter for traction, extra boots, coats, blankets and food just to get to work and back. You just never know when you or someone else will need help or need to stay warm while waiting for help to come. Take care and stay well guys!

[@deanodoc1257]

Robby you just can't be serious lol... Too funny!!

[@inekelassooij840]

Geweldig om te zien hoe jullie het doen met bijna niets in de auto 🤩👍👌✊ Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🌹🌹

[@MattsContraptions]

I love Hillbilly man!! You guys makes a dream team for real!!

[@jnljnl8485]

I take a couple buckets too. Haul sand or more snow to pack in my ruts to get out.

[@edwardfoster3812]

Welcome back to KZbin good content

[@barrykramer9125]

I have never seen someone do what you guys did with the spare tire. If I ever get stuck like that I will use that technique. Great video keep them coming

[@RobbyLayton]

Hillbilly had that idea and I’m super glad he did

[@ddd228]

@@RobbyLayton There are TREADS for that.

[@kyledean6659]

Great video Robbie but I got more recovery equipment in my Mall crawler Merry Christmas

[@tscotom]

Like I commented on Matt's channel, he was lucky to pull out this SUV from a sinkhole and in it, his "Guardian Angel" and/or his over-all 'GoOD Karma' all worked overtime to get the (not 'sketchy' but DANGEROUS) recovery done. For these types of getting stuck w/NO TREES, ROCKS to 'snatch' from, I call it a "Stake Snatch." Consider this : Figure out a way to drive into the hard soil/layers some sort of a tough strong 'stake' and then connect either a portable batterypack Winch, or even a cheap manual 1-2 Ton hand crank to move/get you out of whatever predicament. ;-)

[@TurboManiacal]

Robbie - Whenever you stop in snow, make sure to rock it back and forth a few times before you actually stop.

[@bmjjjhansen]

Been there myself in the same situation up on skyline. Wish I would of had hill Billy's brain with me then lol

[@johnhanson6039]

You need a land anchor. Looks like a plow but directed to dig into ground as stress applied by a winch, works when no trees or rocks to tie off too.

[@stevedahl3689]

Great video, Robby!!!

[@RobbyLayton]

Thank you

[@glennterry5476]

Wow glad to see you guys got out ok. That could of got bad.

[@stevet647]

Option one: We use this trick in sand and dirt should be similar to snow I have just never had to in snow. Bury the tyre in the direction you want to go and winch to it. You can make a sand or snow wall and use the tyre flat surface for resistance. A slot or hole in the wall or into the hole to pull the tyre not lift it. Anyway it gives you longer pulls for next time :) if you cannot do that as the snow is not there then Option 2: The other thing you can do is pull the high lift apart and ratchet tie it to one rear wheel (if you have lockers and the ground is harder) go softly and you get about 1m movement every rotation but direction control is a little vague if you try go hard well wiplash and a flying piece of steel is not a good soloution I had two y posts one on each side of the vehicle both rear tyres and a log strapped to the bumper and under the diff once. Winching against a flat rock under the water we could not see) anyway the front hub let go but the log and y posts (Warratah for the Kiwi's and Aussies) overcame the drag and got me out to where repairs could be done.

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Well that was interesting.

[@garnetbarton3313]

Good thing you not only had Hillbilly but his sharp brain with you. Glad you made it out but it sure looked cold riding in that thing.

[@jccorder1]

I don't get to go off road anymore, but I always had my Pul Pal when I did. Not sure if they even make them anymore. Glad y'all got out, sure looked cold.

[@utahmototrails]

Oh and there should be a fold up shovel under the seats. Not sure it's still there but I'll have to check.

[@sstyrna6592]

good rescue , I learned something myself , don't leave home without a shovel and a Snicker's chocolate bar

[@SemiReTired]

I dont care if you got stuck, your truck is wicked. Awesome

[@TheTubeTube2]

OMG! That was close… the spare wheel was a very good move.

[@davidfarmer1666]

Hillbilly did what I said, the spare tire. I guess I am an old hillbilly because that was my first thought. Proud of that Hillbilly for sure 😊.

[@mr.lizard6812]

Almost had to Make a call to Matt? Glad you made it out safe.

[@marktellez9719]

Glad you got yourself unstuck you may want to rethink on the supplies that you keep in your Jeep for the future

[@mumbles1justin]

Just an idea... Maybe consider making a a grab and go emergency/recovery kit with the basics so you can throw it in whatever vehicle you end up in. Small 3/8 sae & metric socket set, basic wrench set, a couple ratchet straps, tow strap or tow rope, a few soft shackles, a folding shovel and a small spade shovel with D handle, hose clamp assortment, wire terminal assortment, couple pair of 10" pliers, wire strips/crimper, etc. To start out with just get inexpensive stuff from harbor because your bound to lose or improvise with tools you have out in the field. Coming up with a bare Bones grab and go recovery kit may make for an interesting video. Edit- Next time you get stuck in the snow like that try stretching winch line under the axes and bury your spare tire in the snow creating a snow anchor. A log chain buried in a loop works better but it didn't appear that you had a chain on you.

[@granthaney2570]

yes the spare under the jack has saved me many times land anchor just bounces off the ground but a copple horse shoe steel stakes drove into frozen ground 2ft apart leave 1ft out off the ground tieing the top of close est one to the bottom of the 2nt hook as low as you can on first one i use to use cut off torsion bars with a loop welded near the top to pull back out with winch old time wrecker trick

[@joshpitsch8570]

You do you matt does the weather

[@TheScoundrel70]

Best way to figure out what you need next time is to have things go sideways THIS time. Not ideal when on an actual call, but you shenanigan'd it out, and got back home. Snow is a nasty beast once it grabs you. Your instinct (as seen) is to go for the loud pedal, and that almost inevitably leaves you equally stuck, if not worse off. Best snow driving advice I was ever given was air down L-O-W, and drive like you don't want the snow to even know you are there. Also, just assume and be prepared to do a lot of digging if you are the only vehicle, and have limited winching options (which is a good assumption to go out with on any ride anyhow). Smartest decision of the day was to go with extra hands (legs, and backs), and not Lone Ranger it. A good set of tire chains are absolute gold too, but go for the style used on log skidders rather than on-the-road types you see used on transport trucks, and such. There is quite a difference. Cheers from Canada!

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

Might be time to outfit that rescue rig with sum 4 traxx boards. They also serve as shovels in a pinch. Maybe a set of tire chains and worse case lower tire pressure. Good thinking of using the spare, I resorted to floor mats once ☺️ also a good thing to bring is a 500’ spool of rope to get ya to that next tree. Another great vid would be fabricated a winch anchor or snow anchor, with you plasma or CNC it be a short vid 😉😉

[@ddd228]

TRAXX would have been great! Floor mats? Sure!

[@davefontes8532]

The lesson should be don't the the rescuer, that needs to be rescued. If you goin to out on recoveries, YOU nee to be prepared. Shelter blankets, dried food, water, maybe even a small boat anchor!. Love the videos, but be safe, BE Prepared!.

[@joetri1970]

Yall should carry a couple of mobile home tie downs the auger that twist down in the ground and a bar to spin it down for times theirs not a tree handy to winch to.

[@D3R3K72]

Great video!

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

It wasn’t a failure it was a learning experience

[@robertfraichardii6803]

We used to keep a fluke style anchor in our gear on our 4 wheelers and side by sides. They work good for areas with no trees to hook the winch to. Have used it many times to get out of snow and mud. Not sure how good they would work with a heavier vehicle.

[@Bear8Photo]

Good idea using the spare tire and the winch

[@jimshoe6828]

You're not stuck if you can figure a way to get out. You might want to invest in a set of tire chains if you are going to go play in the snow. Good job 👍👍

[@archangel7673]

That is how I taught myself how to drive in snow... Go out and play in it! Used that same mindset to teach my kids how to drive as well. My wife, ehh not so much. Soo I drive her anywhere she needs to go HAhahahaha! Good job on the self recovery!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great adventure! It's not a failure if everyone got out alive and it made great video.

[@ddd228]

No one got frostbite.

[@tjtobin86]

You should carry a land anchor. They are pretty iffy in terms of effectiveness BUT if you got nothing else, they can help you winch out if your vehicle can help itself.

[@RuleFat]

just an old guy I use to carry a couple of broken axles cut a tip on one end you can pound them thru any thing with a sledgehammer just pound them down when done there cheep

[@justcallmenic764]

ring ring.. Hello!Matt's recovery Matt's speaking. :D

[@walkabootpilgrim4937]

Off road recovery is definitely has a learning curve to it. ;)

[@adventuresaimless]

That’s a cool area down there off skyline. I’ve gone deer hunting and camping down there with my pops since I was a kid. It’s a cold SOB when it starts getting this late in the fall.

[@RobbyLayton]

Yes very cold

[@shaneharrison4775]

Good job Hillbilly way to go and perhaps the buggy could carry a couple scoop shovels and so quick chains and a round point shovel to dig and anchor hole and use the spare to pull your selves out

[@1oldskoolluvr]

"City tires" 😂👍🏻👍🏻. Not quite sure what the Cummins comment was all about tho.....🤨

[@kj6238]

Big diesel trucks are heavy and tend to dig in, the torquer motors just seam to do that. If you watch Mat’s Off-Road Recovery you will lots of this !

[@Stratos53100]

Good one, 1st watch of channel ( From Matt's offroad & further work on the Banana & golden nugget ) Cool buggy ( bronco ? ) ...No snow chain's ??? although chains wouldnt totally help in that powder

[@utahmototrails]

Cool, nice job on the video and not breaking my buggy. Haha If it's alright I may share this video on my web page.

[@MickeyMishra]

you know the one place that a hovercraft would really be perfect in its element would be here it's amazing you know see it more often

[@Keenok]

Great video, made me subscribe!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Thats some interesting use of a spare tire 😂 man do I hate getting buried in snow.

[@twotwentyswift]

Getting stuck in the snow like that is no biggy if you have a Pull-Pal with you. I've been stuck out in the west desert of Utah a few times without a tree or rock for 20 miles and had no problem getting out and on my way. I'm in my 60's and go on solo runs in the boonies all the time, but I wouldn't ever go offroad without my ground anchor! The other trick that would have got you out quicker would be to bury the spare tire so it's standing up, put the winch hook in the center of it, and stomp snow in around it and winch yourself out. You could even have your buddies stand on top of it , lol.

[@jessealvarado6939]

Never give up great job yall and a wise man said once that he didn't fail 9,999 times to get it right he found out 9,999 ways it didn't work out💪👊😎

[@cameronwatson5863]

3 is 2, 2 is 1, 1 is none!