FortressTop Goodbye to the SANY!

[@mtnfortresslabs]

Just to let everyone know, I didn't put the ATV in the bucket for a VERY good reason. The SANY slides on many parts of the trail and if I had to use the bucket to hold the excavator from sliding, I would have destroyed the ATV, also I used the SANY to fix parts of the road so having the ATV in the bucket would really be a problem... Thanks everyone for your comments!

[@Dan-rl3dd]

I would love to see all your vehicles at least run

[@call_of_duty778]

Worked industrial and commercial construction for 51 years. You are a very hard working individual. I was impressed with your construction skills. Your pride in your work stands for itself.

[@zenjamin6262]

The worst part of sending a machine back is that all the sudden you realize all the things you should of done while you had it

[@wesman7837]

I was just thinking that he should have drug that old faded green truck box that is behind him at the top down to the pull out where he was saying it would be nice to have a shed. That's pretty much a pre made shed that is ready to set in place, and the Sany would make short work of it.

[@javierestrada6927]

😂🤣 I know that feeling

[@gingerleegirl6697]

And then your building catches on fire and you really need it.

[@zenjamin6262]

@@gingerleegirl6697 ginger... a tooting woman's the one to hire the tootin woman will never tire... a tooting woman's to blame for the fire 🔥

[@gingerleegirl6697]

@@zenjamin6262 lol

[@JosephCrites-s9e]

Allan seems like you Dave and Dave The whole crew are really good people setting a good example like your fixing the world by just being your selves so Bravo !!!!!!! God Bless you

[@Kathy98363]

Thank you, Dave for helping Alan out with the use of the sany. God Bless

[@dogcreek8547]

Tenacity, persistence, self motivated, what a concept!

[@davefredericks6133]

Alan if you take those boulders from the pullout and lay a small rock wall near that sluff zone when the stuff sluffs it will back fill and make a nice back wall for a shed. That SANY sure is nice...

[@robertordewald8678]

Well done sir, on your midpoint you were talking about putting a shed for tools what I was thinking about was putting a little wood stove and a little room with some little bit of food and a little bit of water in case in the winter if you get storm and you're coming up the hill and something breaks I don't know what the weather is like out there but when it's cold it'll suck it out of you quicker than anything just a thought you remind me of one of my family members that I lost a couple of years ago and he was about his wild and unconventional as you. It's almost nice to see a glimpse of him through you. You have a good day. Thank you Bob from Virginia USA

[@jimmywaters3987]

Alan, Love the videos ! I have a friendly suggestion: build a cage/ framework for the atv that would hook over the counterweight of the Sany. You could make it to where you could drive it on, using ramps that would flip/ fold up out of the way with a simple locking mechanism. That way, you could operate the Sany down to bottom of the mountain and then unload the atv and go back up to the top fortress. Just a friendly suggestion, that’s all. Looking forward to binging on the rest of your videos !

[@pamelaremel7477]

Walking that Sany up backwards had me on the edge of my chair! But you made it! You are the Wiz!

[@shirleyporschatis105]

Alan I’m so sorry about your fire and your loss and thanks for this video you’re awesome !!

[@Dumb-ok1tb]

Love the fortress ..Alan your the wizard ✨✨✨

[@lkbrigg1]

What an adventure Alan, be careful and don't overheat.

[@wesman7837]

I was going to say the same thing, Alan you should ALWAYS keep water in ALL of the vehicle's on the property, and in the excavator!

[@CB_ChaosLove]

I’m feeling there is KZbin gold here. Some clever editing and video labeling and we have some great shorts. ‘How to get an excavator out of a hole ‘ etc

[@PiezPiedPy]

I hope he doesn't start doing shorts, there too... short.

[@DerAllerechteSHARKY]

Not to be offensive, but nobody cares about shorts 🤣

[@shangron5796]

Once the gravel/dirt seam is emptied it will make an excellent cistern(water storage). Snow and rainfall could help fill it and any overflow could be dammed and use to water a nice big garden. A solar powered submersible water heater would keep it flowing in winter.

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

I watch sparks motors watch them when they came to your place the first time your an amazing hard working man your place is amazing and Dave is blessed having you on his team you have amazing knowledge love your channel and content Dave is from watching him on t-tube is the biggest hearted man I’ve ever seen please tell him for me y’all don’t change god bless

[@GMandHoldens]

Al, you are very inspiring to be doing what you are. I have been binging on all your videos since l watched the initial discovery on HeavyDsparks. Be safe!

[@damiancowley5730]

im about to start watching. after seeing on heavy sparks allans misfortunes i decided to check this channel out.

[@nadeemnadaf843]

It's a awesome miracle that you met Dave now we can see you on both the channels doing some exciting work And as always you are good at everything ✌🏻 Love from India ✌🏻✌🏻🔥

[@timvandijknl]

It's not a miracle... it's totally wizard 😂

[@amanda2457]

Yeah seeing this video after d Sparks video of helping Alan

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@timvandijknl Wizardry?

[@timvandijknl]

@@lotharschiese8559 Alan's go-to catchphrase is "totally wizard". It's an older version of "cool" or "awesome" 😁

[@tarawood-bradley2119]

Totally agree, the Sparks Motors family is growing and now we have Matts off road recovery as part of the family.

[@angrydingus5256]

Wow. It looks like trying to move any earth on that kind of terrain is just violent as can be. I never realized how lucky I am to live in an area of thick soft dirt where the only real problems are the occasional giant roots

[@Challender]

Make the best of it as per. Thank you, for sharing your steadfast work ethic.

[@K_is_the_way]

Extremely inspiring watching you man I just started watching Dave a few weeks ago and when I saw the videos today of ur compound I was blown away! Hope to see more videos of this place it truly is amazing!

[@flamingo2166]

Alan, remember to give us a scan of that beautiful scenery.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Alan nice little turn around the walk was a bit the refresher hit the spot!!!; )

[@c103110a]

That Dave Sparks seems to be a good friend to have.

[@rodneyarmstrong3813]

You should find a good spot and build a cement pond up there just for extra water, in case of a fire or equipment, or too even purifie to drink.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Can't wait for this channel to explode!!!

[@tahliel]

You are such a joy to watch Allan.

[@dogcreek8547]

I never saw a guy with more iron's in the fire then you Alan, you have super powers.

[@joloy5394]

That is some pretty radical landscaping right there.

[@azrider2011]

You could’ve put your ATV in the bucket or hanging from the cable drive it back up save you some time but you won’t get your exercise thank you Allen for your great mountain top fortress would love to come help sometime

[@andrewjackson5437]

I'm just glad you are OK. Hope all continues to do well for you.

[@kamalnadan6114]

You are an awesome person. I respect you sooo much. All the best with your projects. Kind regards from Fiji my friend. Take care

[@davidwalker8360]

Nice moves with the Excavator. I was scared as shit watching that and looks like your doing that shit alone. Your nuts bro!

[@Roger-O]

That is a nice-looking machine you have there. Looks like it hasn't seem much action in the quarries.

[@claremills4362]

Love watching you Allen you have a fascinating, genius mind, one of my favourite people on faves sparks chanel. Good luck with mountain fortress and workshop build ⛰️🏡💕

[@slowlydimming4320]

Just picked you up, best of luck rebuilding!

[@sonyakc]

Good seeing you Al. I bet that ice cold drink did taste good after ALL THAT work you did, and the hike up to the top. Wish I could be there to help you. In Colorado though. Anyway, looking good. Blessings Overflowing

[@AndToTheRepublic4WhichItStands]

Yo allan my guy. You should start selling off some of those truck. It's obvious by their tires that they are just being left to waste away. And there are so so many that people could be saving..

[@devrabiallas1292]

Good morning Alan nice to see you again. You had my jaw dropping when you turned that cab around and backed your way out of that hole, I have to admit I'd thought of that but I didn't think you'd actually do it. Silly me. As for having to walk 45 minutes from the bottom to the top wow, if you get the Sany back again or if you get stuck in that position again with your other excavator you might want to consider putting the ATV on the excavator bucket somehow or hanging it from the excavator bucket and just taking it with you as you go down or up so you have it with you... just a thought. Anyway I'm going to get back to watching you shovel your concrete and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@diddlethepoodle4812]

I gotta admit Alan. That was pretty impressive getting out of that hole. People don't realize how hard that is. I've seen allot people damage machines trying stuff like that.

[@AXMAN721E]

Would been alot easyer if he used his feet to cat with 😅😅

[@zabdas83]

Alan dude you are a total LEGEND brother! Peace out 😊

[@conorsmith5471]

Hope you are well Allen! Great video

[@kennethsonier1766]

You've got a really awesome compound Alan. Working out there by yourself always try to be careful we want to see you continue this project for a long time to come 👍☮️🇺🇲

[@kathleendietrich744]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your blessed with a family of great friends.

[@thegyspy6646]

the view out there is jut amazing, you are such an amazing and inspiring Alan, Thnaks.. Love from France

[@doglife3894]

You got alot of good stuff in your land. The bronco all the k5 blazers full convertible tops. And alot more.

[@dragonslayer19695]

That is a smart idea, to put a shed there for tools you may need.

[@devrabiallas1292]

You could put a spare ATV there too for emergency transportation

[@wesman7837]

@@devrabiallas1292 or even park one of the extra trucks there!

[@jaybee8148]

Wait a minute this ain't work he's having a ball . Good on ya Alan 👍😎👍

[@brucechapman1946]

Alan, if you park a side by side in the pull off shed you can go get the tools either way, saves walking.

[@jsharp1776]

Nice video! Hopefully you are doing well!

[@Joshua-ei7lo]

I've always dreamed of that lifestyle being in the middle of nowhere being self-efficient growing on food and everything I need

[@devrabiallas1292]

Me too, but as I watched him work and viewed the area around him below I realized how hard it must be and remembered exactly how old I am and I knew since I was tired just thinking about it I couldn't do it anymore at this age so watching is the best I can do

[@mrmotofy]

Where is he gonna grow stuff there? It's rock, sand and more rock...oh mountains too

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@devrabiallas1292 Yah, a man's got to know his limitations! Eh!

[@IeeIee778]

@@mrmotofy he can add dirt with wood as the edges

[@dogcreek8547]

Alan and Dave they make a rock bucket that is V shaped for that material. We used them around the Dallas area.

[@argkampfhund]

Y'all need one of those 125cc "Pit Bike's". They will pretty much fit in the bucket of the excavator and make for a quick trip back up the hill.

[@normplatt7549]

LoL great vlog!Great too see you well !

[@hiddenfingerb2072]

feel like hes just making a bad ass capture the flag mountain top 50vs50 paintball fortress.

[@mp194801]

SANY is sure noisier than a rocket ship flying off into heaven. It does it's job well rather than having to use a spade and manpower LOL!!! Great job SANY it was great watching the Wizard hard at work on that noisy machine but it was interesting. Wizard you really need your wand so you don't forget to look after yourself e.g. water, water, everywhere but not a drop to drink LOL!!!

[@DoraFaulkner-oe1ms]

Its nice to see an RV

[@joeshmoe1436]

Park a truck down at ur lil pull out with a cap on the back so u can keep some half way point tool s and supply s or whatever u might need at the half way point ,

[@wesman7837]

Yeah, and some extra water! 💦

[@danandtrevortheeffalcon8387]

Hi mate I’m in Australia Tasmania and I just want to say keep your dreams real when shit gets real you just use 3ply in stead of single ply toilet paper .......fire is just a Hurdle not a show stopper ...hey look at this way mr evil kanivile wasn’t stoped by fire nor will you .....as we say in Australia Bugger........but we will continue to strive and survive let our kangaroos run wild! Love your vision love your dream create and continue to run wild mate . Kindest thoughts all the way from the little island Tasmania.

[@geraldfelchGoose]

Al I am surprised that in your vast supply of good stuff you don’t have a surplus rock crusher Thanks great videos

[@wesman7837]

Yeah that would be a great addition to his machinery!

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@wesman7837 Bingo! Make your own screened drain rock and mix for concrete.

[@cspragg318]

Ever use a railroad tie between the bucket and thumb to grade with? Works awesome!!!

[@lotharschiese8559]

A large log works even better. Use what you got or can get!

[@anthonytidey2005]

It's the first time I've caught you video and subscribed. Wow what loverly seenery. I'd be afraid of your trank down, I'd make it wider. Thanks for the video.

[@Witten44]

Looks like you took good care of it.

[@randygunn9499]

That Pepsi sounded good as hell! Let me go get one!.

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary sweet indeed. Keep up the great work. Okay.

[@patrickmoore1602]

Hey Alan greetings from CT. ! Enjoyed your tour on Dave’s channel of your place an was glad to find Your channel . I just subscribed and looking forward to more projects at the Mt top! Be well .

[@shovelhead4558]

I would deffo have a trails bike on stand by for cases like this great contend

[@dogcreek8547]

Congratulation on your 100K that was sweet. Nice!

[@terrygunn6723]

Very Great maneuvering Sany up the Hill

[@tarawood-bradley2119]

The one thought I had about this video is why not have lifting hooks on these quad bikes so you can just pick them up with the bucket and take them with you. Another bonus is loading and unloading off the trailers. No room for a bile, just lift it up and put it on top of something else. Something for you to think about as well Dave. A recovery shipping crate full of recovery tools with a small workshop to do repairs out in the field. It couild have a generator, compressor, toilet/shower, fridge, microwave. So on recovery day you just load the container on a truck with the other toys and your on the road.

[@bradleyferland2121]

Hey, build a fence/guard up yer mountain trail, as people travel the road, as they go up or down!!!

[@dougratcliff6479]

Well done on the curv

[@normplatt7549]

LOOKING GREAT!

[@paulineroyadair3505]

Over from heavy D's new subscriber.Roy

[@DanO530.8]

it would be so cool to see if there’s gold on the lower section and dig a tunnel to your fortress two birds with one stone or atleast have a underground tunnel from your fortress to the lower area

[@dond2150]

Have u tested any more/gravel for values ?

[@douglasmontgomery807]

Hello Alan watch your post great work. Your windows need to be stalnless steel or steel. Aluminum windows will corrode. Because the two metals are dissimilar, upvc or wooden framed windows wood do the trick you could use an epoxy inhibitor. I hope you read your comments Allan best regards!

[@changingoftheguard7256]

I have land and everyone calls it a compound too lol. Me and you have a lot in common. God bless

[@kevinhaley8625]

Alan, could you rig a sling and hold the atv from the bucket and take it with you so you don’t have to walk up, that is a steep climb

[@iflifewaseasy]

Alan, my heart aches for you... +hugs+

[@budgoss2057]

That truck is a piece of scrap anyway, good thing you didn't damage the excavator

[@jackkeeble9272]

Keep up the good work! Great video! How did you acquire so much stuff it's amazing! Your friend from Tennessee 🦌👍

[@lorditsprobingtime6668]

Oh hell! I was only watching on video but, when you started going through that gate at the top and we could see how close to the edge you seemed plus that very steep drop off and having to skid around that turn even wider because your gate stuck out as well, I was gritting my teeth half expecting to wind up starting to skid off the edge! You've either got a pair of grapefruit down there or are crazy, that had me terrified and I'm only watching on a pc later. Sorry your river gravel seemed to peter out. Could it be running in a different direction maybe? Ancient river beds might not follow the same path as the natural cleavage planes of the bedrock so maybe it's there, just not where you were looking this time.

[@missingremote4388]

I wonder what he was strip mining there River gravel. I never would have imagined. Thought he was making a ditch, or footing...

[@lorditsprobingtime6668]

@@missingremote4388 He wasn't mining. Go watch the video about it.

[@joepognant4789]

almost at a million total views on the channel lets go buddy keep the uploads comin

[@LLJW4]

Love that external video angle :) Maybe get a magnetic mount that you can slap onto the inside of the roof.

[@Mizz.Person]

Alan, you and your channel is pretty neat! I hope to keep watching your projects for a long time. Thanks for sharing. (Also hoping that by watching all of your ads etc, we can get some $ coming your way.)

[@SullyBach]

You can get a prefab shed for that mid level area that would be a nice work/storage spot.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Nice excavator moves how you got her up the ledge. Pretty cool.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Yes! Hire a camera man and editor and you will quadruple your subs overnight! Everyone loves dirt work. Especially kids! You could grow this channel to a million subs with the right editing. Time lapses are the key to this kind of content! Keep it up! We all love it!

[@Telephony954]

stay strong, never quit.

[@skitownstreetcred]

That was pretty amazing Alan!

[@adamselby8024]

Need to set up a wind farm up there lol

[@benpeebles8184]

You need an ice making machine on top of mountain.

[@Lexidezi225]

So funny how he makes a dank turnout on that trail and then he immediately wants to put something in that open spot. Which is meant for a turnaround spot lol. Really interesting guy

[@deborahcarlon7273]

Small sea train for the pullout??? Really enjoy your videos.

[@stuartedwin8966]

Heavy D has just had kittens watching this. Oh his poor digger.

[@hamiam2243]

I would’ve drove the mountain truck up and hauled the ATV back down.😅

[@Dougdogg2004]

Alan you could of tied the four wheeler to the bucket and carried it down with you. Ain’t that heavy lol.

[@SaltyNationalist]

I'm a few days late, but I'm gonna say it anyways.. Happy Birthday Alan..😁👍

[@mtnfortresslabs]

Thanks!

[@DanO530.8]

Sany dealer is out of yuba city California off of pease road the frontage road hands down the best equipment and there pricing is amazing MIS IS THE COMPANY bunch of great guys there ….

[@NC700_68]

i appreciate you putting the camera on a stationary tripod because a head mounted camera makes me motion sick

[@lotharschiese8559]

I'm 71, an Aspie, that visual overdrive in trying to focus, almost puts me on the floor, like your in freefall, with no parachute!

[@NC700_68]

@@lotharschiese8559 what do you mean by "visual overdrive"? the fast camera movements when someone uses a head-mounted camera?