I screwed up big time. Broken and stuck alone in the mountains

[@bsjcook]

Casey, I'm 80, but my mind is still 18! Love your attitude and lifestyle and kindness to others ... so keep your adventures coming! And you ARE good at this!

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Saved yourself, Casey. Good job. Very important to be able to get off the mountain if you get hurt, sick...or if you hear banjos.

[@draco4540]

as long as casey isn't in georgia, he should be fine.

[@jasonblackall6891]

What's wrong with banjos?

[@draco4540]

@@jasonblackall6891 watch the movie "deliverence." burt reynolds is in it. it takes place in georgia and has banjos in it. the one scene that stuck in peoples mind and people refer to is, "squeal like a pig." when people refer to hopefully, "...if you hear banjos..." that's the scene that they are refering to, also.

[@haroldnelson3734]

Hearing banjo music out in the woods is never a good thing!

[@dotar9586]

@@george2113 😱😱😱

[@ricoolivier]

Time stuck in the woods beats time spent in the office any day... Glad you're safe!

[@--_DJ_--]

That depends on how long you are stuck out there! :)

[@kathyl5610]

Negative people are always negative about everything, it’s very rare that they will change. I hurt for them, life is to short to go through it being unhappy. I love your channel and your attitude, thanks for sharing with all of us. Take care, stay safe.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Well said!

[@NiickAD]

Here's some positive feedback. It's spelled too*

[@B4UClose]

Your positivity and community contributions is what keeps a lot of us coming back. Glad to see you're blocking off the jerkwads.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

The ironic thing is Casey... You Actually did make a "if you're stranded and broke down " video. I personally have done what you did, but instead of doing the Smart thing and trying to get back when things went sideways...I stayed and continued...which made Everything Worse. Stuck in the mountains, by myself, no one knew Where I was, no way to communicate, and I didn't have a spare tire or fuel. I wound up having to hike several miles in the dark, with a rifle slung, in the winter time, to the first house I came across. Fortunately I did make back to the base I was stationed at (Fairchild)...5am. Friends help me get my rig back the following day

[@ToddSaw]

"I never said I was good at this" is the theme of my life Casey. Like you I did the best I could and tried to have fun along the way. Really enjoy you sharing your adventures with us. Keep up the good work and the great attitude!

[@johnswick4593]

I guess I'm being blocked for asking about Jim.

[@jacksonwyse514]

Casey, for the life of me I can not understand why anyone would belittle another person making a video. These are your experiences not ours, we are just the viewers, & everyone has had experiences that didn't go as planned, & hopefully we have learned from our mistakes, and from others like yourself. I and my wife enjoy your content and wish you and yours all the BEST!!

[@edwinschlee8374]

That's one thing about break downs you never know when they are going to happen! Good job getting yourself back to a paved road!

[@RoadTripRuss]

Finally somebody who actually knows how to use momentum. I see so many people who drive who don't know that momentum is your friend. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Grenyas]

Casey's positive attitude is great 👍

[@brianduplessis5699]

Just read all the positive comments again and again and you will know that you have a lot of good people wishing you, your family and friends well. Thank you for your wonderful videos and views which are awesome. I'm 62 years old and I started watching your videos in December 2024 and I am try to watch up to at least 4 a day. You are an amazing person, wonderful father and husband with the greatest family and friends around you.. Thank you, may God bless you and watch over you and your family and friends. Kindest regards from Johannesburg South Africa

[@clark7117]

This is the PERFECT time to do the video while stuck in the middle of nowhere. It's an authentic situation of what could and can happen. You're just afraid of being alone in the woods after dark and bigfoot finding you.

[@RG-ce5hj]

Bigfoot could help you get unstuck ....but you'd need to have bacon ....or donuts..😄

[@soundman98]

word in the woods is bigfoot's on a keto diet right now. he's a little grumpy, and whatever he's eating, he tries sharing. i'd avoid him too.

[@ruthardis1452]

I had a laugh at your comment I thought it was cute

[@rattles3044]

He drove out of there like Bigfoot was on his trail ? 👀 🤣

[@cougar_mountain]

Like Ron Pratt tells it. There are many ways to get to 10. Everyone makes mistakes. I've gotten my wrecker stuck a couple times. Things break. People get in over their head before they know it. One curve to many and your done. It happens. Most people feel bad enough just let it be and enjoy the video. Learn things of what not to do or what to do. Keep up the good work Casey.

[@Stratos53100]

True, He does say that.

[@mikethrapp]

My best friend and i also got stuck in the woods last week. Broken axle shaft took hours to repair. Made a short video of it of my channel. It sucked but we got it fixed and drove it home 75 miles.

[@motomason]

I remember one time when my neighbor got her self stuck in her driveway got out with the tires spinning and locked the door. Lol the car was just sitting there for 45 minutes until her husband came home with the extra key. So classic 🤣

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

😂😂😂

[@patrickvanhoesen9425]

That could've been quite the episode. Lol

[@ivatt442]

@Motovation Mason Made your day did it?

[@motomason]

@@ivatt442 I was 14 years old so it was pretty funny at the time

[@jaclroberts]

And that is what I am most impressed with about you, Casey, you have the opportunity to be so judgemental about your clients but never are. We all make mistakes and we all over-estimate our own abilities from time to time, but then learn from those mistakes and we grow and you get the opportunity to learn and get better at what you do! More power to you sir!

[@kgbear3662]

I’m sixty, just ran across your channel and wanted to say , we’ll done! I’ve done stuff like this in my youth and I wouldn’t have changed a thing about any of my experiences. They are what’s shaped me into who I am and qualifies me to say “ well done” to those who need to hear it. This is good quality content. I sent it to my 26 yr old son , who knows as well these wonderful times that will be so sweet when you young Bucks get to be like us “ wall hangers “ full of advice. Great Job and Thanks again. Kelly

[@DariusFLX]

Casey, excellentpoints about just keeping it civil. You should rename this "Zen and the Art of Heavy Rescue". Keep up the great work - we love it!!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I like it!

[@lindamorris7332]

Totally agree!!

[@Iceking007]

This actually brings up some good and important safety pointers. Always tell someone where you're going, especially if you're alone, but even if you don't. Always have a backup plan. Have a check-in system. Know where you're going. Have tools, bring some emergency supplies. Good video!

[@jh77sly]

That was almost really bad. Glad you made it out fine. Any adventure you can return from and tell the tale of is a good one in my book.

[@NigelBenson-n9d]

HI Casey. Thanks for the videos, I sometimes think I wouldn't have done it that way, but at 70 years I am happy to learn. Like the recent video where you explained why it is important to tighten up the pin in the shackle.

[@koslund11]

Thanks for sharing Casey. You're going to find so many negitive people making comments. I really like FadRats, Paul and Michelle, going over the contancerous comments they get. Name of the person doing it and just letting us all have some laughs at the expense of the low lifes. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Your doing a great job. Look forward to you heading down and give Matt a hand on his new wreaker.

[@terrycole9427]

As long as you are enjoying what you do an not hurting anyone it doesn't matter what other people think

[@johnmackenzie7487]

Casey, the man that never made a mistake, never made anything, You're doing good my friend.

[@barneygirl9643]

Great video!👍😎 Mean people suck😊 Just keep doing what you are doing! God bless and stay safe out there! ❤️🙏

[@straubdavid9]

You didn't mess up ... you created an opportunity to add to your experience. You said you were gonna get you out, and you did. Good recovery! Take care Casey .... have a nice weekend🚙🚙

[@johnswick4593]

I enjoyed that ride off the mountain Casey. That went exactly like some of my adventures go.

[@TheJungle3333]

Awesome 👍😎 video. Not being full-blown mechanic or anything I always learn a lot from you! I love it when I see people out in the woods just having fun trying their best with what they have. Thank you so much Casey for your comments. Once in college I went elk hunting with a friend overnight. We camped by a river the fog rolled in that morning and as luck would have it we ended up taking a young bull elk! When we were trying to break it down to get it into the vehicle my Saw broke so we couldn't break it all down. Finally got myself my buddy all of our camping gear and supplies and the Bull elk in our vehicle. When we pulled into the butcher shop, we got in line with all the big rigs and outfits and the butcher came out and saw our vehicle with the Bull elk looking at him through the front seat passenger window, He whooped and he hollered slapping his leg, "If that ain't the most huntinest vehicle I've ever seen!" It was a 75 manual Toyota Corolla. I could get all five gears but I had to reach up underneath the rib cage to shift. We drove that thing bottomed out for 2 hours back to the butcher shop the Bull elk looking out the window at everyone people were laughing and giving us a thumbs up. My buddy? He was smaller than I was lean and mean and we had a small cubicle behind my seat for him to sit. The Bull road shotgun.

[@TheDeanGullberry]

Hell ya. My buddies hunted out of a Pontiac sunfire convertible. Everybody laughed their asses off when they came by with deer hanging out the doors. They never got an elk in there though. You are in a league of your own. Hilarious 😂

[@TheJungle3333]

@@TheDeanGullberry Yeah buddy!👍

[@rednecked7462]

I used to haul a bull elk in front of my truck all the time. Then I got divorced.

[@MrEjguiney]

Found your channel recently. My husband and I enjoy your channel. I'm amazed you got it out great job.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

A really good lesson to learn for a lot of us . Thanks Casey . ( and yes , I learned something , too . )

[@869Dansky]

I like what you do and say. Your videos are great and I enjoy your comments. I specially enjoy that you block armchair bullies.

[@elamanvetta1685]

This is why your channel is one of my favorites. I just never know what's coming. 😂 Seriously, it's just real and fun.

[@marcbeebe]

Of course you know this was the result of having those tracks on, which increased the stress on a lot of suspension points. It just figures it would wait 'til you took them off before it broke! Although maybe that's a good thing, given what happened.

[@easygoer1234]

I think some of us that watch your videos regularly worry that someday on one of your trips alone into the woods to help someone that tragedy and disaster will strike you. So go well prepared and be safe in those woods.

[@51WCDodge]

The right way , is the way that means everyone ends home safe. That was a fun ride, thanks for sharing.

[@jonesrccrawlers2300]

Momma always said if you can't say anything nice don't say anything. Really love your attitude towards others. Keep up the great work.

[@hipshot823]

Nice work recovering yourself Casey! You need to stop breaking stuff. Leeping the jeep is always fun! Hope your jaw is doing better. Thanks for showing how a positive attitude always improves the situation. I can't believe you shattered that shaft and did not grenade that transfer case.

[@westcoastislander6699]

So sorry about Negative Nellies! You are so amazing! Keep doing what you are doing! Real life can not be scripted. Anybody who comments without taking that into account deserves to be blocked. Don't change what you do. Thank you!

[@donalddehaven3229]

I absolutely enjoy watching you overcome the challenges. It’s just good fun to watch how you overcame this challenge in this video. It really demonstrates how everyone who ventures out should be prepared for any unexpected challenge. Love the channel

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

It's always nice to go an adventure but sometimes Murphy wants to come as well. Stay positive & keep smiling, have a nice day.

[@raymondweaver3752]

Give us a video on making the repairs. Always interested in how you approach the repairs and reasoning behind it.

[@scottweagel5416]

My takeaway from this is as follows. 1. You had sufficient tools and winch. 2. You have the capability and knowledge to remove driveshaft on your own. 3. You understand Country Boy 2 wheel drive physics. (Throttle can be your friend, but inertia can hurt ya) 4. It warms my heart when you say, " Pound Sand" to the haters. Great vid for beginners in many ways, even though it was unintentional. Thanks, Casey

[@ginaallen3797]

I love your view on life and living Casey and of course i love the videos. "That wasn't a part of the plan" moment was awesome. And yes, it was all fun no matter what happened. Keep up the awesome work my friend. Peace.

[@davidmunro1469]

Well done Casey. Any landing that I walk away from with out using any bandaids and peroxide is a good landing😂😂😂❤

[@bobtailedtrucker2521]

When things don't go as planned, adapt and overcome. The worst thing to do is stress over something you cannot control. Take a deep breath and clear the mind, then access the situation at hand.

[@51WCDodge]

LOL. British Military Procedure Mk1 Ver1 date: from time immorial . If it goes wrong- Improvise , Adapt and Overcome!

[@jimhubbell8364]

Well, you broke something, had to deal with less than optimum equipment, had the tools to do the essential trail repair, and got home safely. Plus you taught us some valuable lessons. Sounds like a win-win-win. Thanks for sharing.

[@ashlynntaylor6045]

Another typical day in the mountains. Lol! You never know what to expect. Good job being prepared and coping with the situation. Main thing is you will arrive home safe. Equipment can be repaired.👍👍

[@RaduMichael]

Alone up there in the wilderness....your mind is strong, my friend.

[@Retiredmom2]

Casey, love watching how you solve problems and explain what you are doing. My husband also watches your channel and says he is jealous of how you can do things. He is very handy himself but we're not so young anymore and things seem to take more effort.

[@edwardhughes3240]

Casey, you did good! Eddie

[@throttlewatch4614]

Reminds me of Matt Baja ing through the sand in 2WD lol keep doing what you’re doing I’ll keep watching

[@judithfairchild8620]

Casey, the grin on your face when you made it out of the snow and you said that a wasn't good made me laugh. You enjoyed the challenge. And you got home safely. Good for you.

[@YourLocalJohnBoy]

Dude I love your videos and how kind hearted you are! Keep it up, one day I'll be able to come out and help out in one of the big events y'all have for the community! Until then, I'll keep watching!

[@clark7117]

Agree. AND Casey don't take the negative comments from those viewers too harshly. You're putting yourself out there on KZbin and that's quite a move itself. I get a lot of negativity myself with having a physical disability and heart and renal failure and the jerks are all over the place.

[@jwlsngold5026]

@@clark7117 Haters gonna' hate, they're just arm chair jockeys, don't bother giving them the time of day or a vote at your table. Blessings from someone who's has had heart surgery and still has valve issues. Just live your best life my friend!!

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Am happy for your successful self rescue. It was fun "being with you" on your way out.

[@nbrowser]

Casey, shit happens out on the trails...it's how you get out of the situation that matters. Getting home is the end goal...no matter how ya gotta do it.

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Call Matt's offroad recovery for a pull out

[@shaneanderson638]

That honestly looked like fun

[@catherinefoster1481]

Awesome driving skills Casey! I could tell because I started getting a little carsick just watching! I always learn something from your videos.

[@horneygeorgeforge7079]

PLEASE DO NOT QUIT HAVING FUN!

[@hoophil]

Casey, love your videos! And you are an amazing person, love your attitude! Glad you got out by yourself and safely! Glad you were equipped to take care of yourself. Stay safe and healthy, see you in the next one!

[@sakko406]

First thing, Love your positive attitude you always have Casey! Second, you addressing the trolls is a mark of a good human being.Third, way to turn the challenge you faced around to something fun to watch. And lastly…just noticed I was “magically unsubscribed”, just bought you should know…other You Tubers have been mentioning this phenomena lately…do want your viewers to miss out unnecessarily!! Keep up the fun content…and Thank You!!

[@duaneb193]

I started carrying an old Yoga mat with me on my outings - just in case I needed to get under my rig like you did. The mat works wonders for keeping the dirt and grime off my clothing (for the most part), and since it rolls up nice and small, it doesn't take up any room or weight that much. Love your outlook when things happen - keep the positive look! (I do have to wonder - how much of this do you tell your wife afterwards?? She has to just shake her head after some of the antics :-) )

[@josephvanwanzeele5125]

2nd the mat. I keep about 2 or 3 of those lego mats with me when helping others or doing work on my vehicles. Not only does it help with the dirt and grime, but it also helps tremendously with sliding around underneath. Sliding around on dirt, rock, uneven/jagged surfaces really hinders. They also help tremendously with doubling them up and having something to kneel on for wheel-end work. Love them for that!

[@alanlange4353]

A moving blanket would also work and can be used to keep warm when stranded

[@pmkstudios]

after a weekend with power outages post Derecho in Ottawa dodging people who don't know every intersection is a 4 way stop when lights are out.... it was great now that power is back on to see some controlled chaos where the person was someone who I can trust to make the right decisions in the wrong circumstances... thanks for another lesson in getting out of trouble!

[@bucky716]

Didn't go well but always an adventure!

[@donelookin3386]

LOVE you and your videos... excellent entertainment, keep up the good spirit and the great attitude.... your a true blessing with a god given outlook on life... THANKS

[@stephaniejohnson3341]

Love your adventures, Casey! You're the best!

[@lonnieperez-jc9xt]

Yeah. And don't worry about what people say on the comments. And I loved the one with the veteran with the white van. John. I'm a veteran too. And that was so nice of you to help veterans out. Thank you. I never seen another video about you fixing johns van ?. Hope he's doing okay and finally moved into his little house. I don't know if you watch Outdoor Boys. But KZbin stopped people from commenting on them. To tell them thanks for teaching people how to survive in the wilderness. Like in case you get stuck out in a snow storm and waiting for you to come and get us pulled out. Your videos are educational just like Outdoor Boys are. To teach people how to survive and how to get yourself unstuck in a snow storm

[@jackmoyer2174]

Just hit like before I watch it, because Casey’s videos are always great!

[@joevaagen6170]

I used to comment on people who would buy a brand new vehicle and just DESTROY it and after the first one I thought "why do I care, 1 it ain't mine and 2 it ain't my money that was spent" or "why would you spend the money to just destroy it then got to think it has nothing to do with me or my family". Casey YOU DO YOU the people who enjoy watching your vids will continue (which I do and will continue watching). There is always more ways to do something dome take longer but the outcome usually is the same to get unstuck, to get vehicle running, to get vehicle moving, to get to safety, at the end of the day the goal is to have another day on the greatest planet GOD has created and enjoy it with the people we love and care for.

[@novavroomvroom6809]

Casey....I would have done it the same way you did it... Because that's how we learn... Casey you did great recovering yourself... P.s. Would a larger or more powerful alternator be ideal for your set up...???? Love your videos, Keep em coming....!!!!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That was a really good video. Videos like this are what it's all about, real without loads of music. It's nice to see someone with humility also, which is a dying trait on KZbin these days. I can't believe that the output shaft snapped like that. That's wild! It's great that you could dive home, though.

[@om617yota8]

Thanks for taking us along, and showing us when things don't go as planned as well. Such is life. How're you liking the CO2 cylinder, vs. an air compressor?

[@Chiefbuzzbee]

Casey, I don’t 4 wheel but love watching you help folks and take it all in stride. Your a good man ! If I was stuck off road you would be the Man I would call my friend. Stay safe !

[@hotflashfoto]

Dang, you've got a long bracket with a hydraulic ram pushing on it. That's a lot of leverage to break things! Is there any way to strengthen the bracket so it's stronger than the ram? Loved the escape. It was a nice ride-along until my next wheeling adventure.

[@Dave-ei7kk]

I’m afraid that if he strengthens the bracket more the failure will just move to the next weakest point which is the truck frame. He said it was a unibody frame in the video and if it is that’s generally even weaker than a normal truck body on “ladder” frame design. What would make more sense would be to put an over pressure relief bypass valve on the hydraulic circuit feeding the hydraulic cylinder so that the fluid couldn’t build up past a certain pressure without being bypassed around the cylinder to the return port. May require two valves unless someone makes one that is unidirectional.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

When you're dealing with tremendous force, it's often better to have a sacrificial part, rather than build everything to be equal in strength. No really good choices 😃

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

@@Dave-ei7kk read your comment after posting mine. Yours was better 👍

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Exactly! Something has to be the weak point, and that bracket is probably the best one to have

[@lynabercrombie7139]

You never have to work because you love what you do. I so enjoy all the videos

[@TimTheTowman]

Pretty sure HeavyD said you broke that on purpose so you could get more KZbin views...🤣😂🤣

[@R_B62]

Casey, this video is how life is. Be flexible, because life will throw you curve balls and you will need to adapt and overcome. Good job!!!

[@eduardoflores2510]

10 mm

[@stu6885]

8mm

[@bushranger51]

Casey, you do the things the way you do, because that works for you, other people do it differently because that works for them. If we all did things exactly the same way, then how boring life would be, and we'd never learn by our mistakes.

[@stuartpulvermacher6861]

It's that old saying "if you can't sat something nice keep your bazoo shut" love your videos and your advice

[@BuckMasterNorm]

It's the way you roll have fun life is too short.

[@scots_knight4706]

What a perfect summary of him 👍

[@robpeabo509]

You went out, plans changed and you successfully got out with no injury to yourself and no further damage to your vehicle. Overall a successful day given the unexpected driveline damage. Good work Casey.

[@brianward9505]

Casey, This vid was great, I really enjoyed it. My 4 rules about offroading , #1 never go alone (be it one person and or one truck) #2 Never go at night in temps you could freeze to death. #3 never go unprepared such as a non 4 wheel drive vehicle in mud , sand, snow and without a winch, shovel, ropes, chains, tug ropes, tools, food water, blankets, etc. #4 never drink alcohol of any type while offroading and break rules #1-3 I know these rules because I have broke them all when I was young and foolish. LOL. Lucky me I learn from my mistakes and bring a map.

[@davep4610]

Great video, and loved the comments about anybody who has a bad attitude.

[@donaldrempel32]

It is okay Casey! Hindsight is 20/ 20 is what I was told as a young man.

[@barbarablanchard8153]

I held my breath, didn't want any body driving up as you were driving out. Great job. You are teaching this 78 year old women things I didn't know.

[@BFVgnr]

Flexibility isn't just a good attribute for a water hose. I enjoy watching Casey's videos, He made a plan, circumstances occurred, so the plan changed. Did it ruin his day? Nah. Did it screw up everything? Nah. Did he assess his situation, and lay out a couple of courses of action to move past the situation and get back to where he wanted to be? Yep! You don't have to be good at, all the time, you just have to keep trying, and keep learning. And I just love the views.

[@markcoleman2890]

Don't worry about it Casey. Your doing just fine. People going to hate

[@mwp597]

Your back home and safe that's all that matters Casey, there are some that would have left there vehicle and walked out. You adapted and drove your self out. Good job!

[@shadylane7988]

ItchyBoots riding Alaska to Alaska...doin it the way they do it. The joy is the personalities and their best efforts to provide us knowledge & entertainment...keep it up Casey. Thx!

[@lesgaal4017]

Just keep doing what makes you happy Casey you will never please the fun police of this planet. From down under God bless.

[@eegarim]

WhoooHoo! That was the most fun I’ve had in a long time!

[@jayunderwood3215]

Inprovisation is the name of the game. When things go down hill quickly you quickly adapt, improvise, and come out a winner. Casey an exciting adventure, keep up the good work.

[@franzputsch254]

Always a good idea to take a capable buddy along. It was a good self-rescue...been there done that.

[@craigbarres648]

Just keep making the quality, entertaining content and providing the services to the people you do. It’s way too easy to be a Monday morning quarterback.

[@cindykeller9668]

Well you said you wanted to make a survival video. I think you succeeded. Just not the “disaster” you were planning. Vehicle breakdown is a biggy too. Well done!!

[@goldviper5280]

Casey, You are the MacGyver of off road recovery.

[@norcoredneck]

“Adventure “ that’s what it is. Overcoming adversity is what makes good stories.

[@coachwendy5618]

Nice job Casey! Even with a partly broken Jeep, you still made a fun educational video.

[@MrOlred2004]

Looks good to me…you’re still alive. I’ve dropped drive lines, transfer cases and burned up transmissions. You just do what you gotta do. The ride out looked really fun.