Interstate 80 Wendover UT to Salt lake City UT and up Parleys Summit!!

Filmed January 22nd 2020
Mike Pierce
P.O.Box 2443
Granby CO 80446

[@kellandreader]

The sculpture is named the "Tree of Utah". It was built in the 1980's and dedicated in 1986 by Swedish artist Karl Momen. It is owned by the State of Utah. Keep the vids coming MMM!! I've driven several of the roads you've posted, especially in the Navajo rez. Great to see them again!

[@macspud28]

Momen donated the sculpture to the State of Utah.

[@Sandman253]

Thank you for that information. I have wondered what that was as I have seen it a sim I play (ATS).

[@MrTommy001]

Years ago there was NO fence around the "tree". I stopped and took pictures from all sides. There are cement balls on the ground that look like they fell and cracked open (though that obviously isn't why they are there). Some guy with a VW was sitting in one of them like he wanted to take a nap. Stuff like this is why there is a fence around it now!

[@dave6695]

Found your channel a few months ago. Have really enjoyed it. I am sole care giver for my 95 yr. old father and rarely sleep at night. Your channel has helped me pass more than a few sleepless hours. You have helped me see parts of America I know I'll never see on my own. Thanks for the videos, the entertainment and the things learned.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Dave, take care of you. You are one of many caregiver's who don't hear enough"Thank you's" but I'm sure you father very much appreciate the care and love you have for him. So take care of the care giver!

[@georgewashington938]

I'm from the east, drove that on vacation a couple of years ago. The Bonneville area was stunning. I love driving those open roads.

[@kerryjacobson5465]

Ahh, Wendover, my go to place to play. Have also explored the area in my 4x4 truck. You'd be surprised what's out there. Been up Parley's a couple hundred times, too!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I bet.. would love to 4x round the area.. ☮️

[@kennyc388]

Mr. Mike, my dog Angus and I were relaxing in the dining room so I whipped myself up a big cup of cowboy coffee with a double shot of Jack and we both thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Keep 'em 'rollin Mountain Man !!!

[@Mark-in5yw]

Alright! Drinking and driving!! Cowboy up.. 🥴

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

I love your channel! Perfect when I'm stuck at home and need to get out!

[@johnjenkins6547]

Been 50 years since I drove that highway between Wendover and Salt lake city. Brought back a lot of memories! And 20 years since I drove Parley's canyon up to Evanston and further east. Thankyou!

[@cookiemonster1638]

Last time I was out was about 20 years ago.

[@meemee48larue22]

OMG......those mountains are AWESOME. 😀👍❤

[@paulk1652]

An inversion is when the warm air above traps the cold air below.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

Thanks for showing,, My Dad worked in the mines at Park City for 35 years, He had all oof his sons me included workingthere also, I have traveled over Parleys summet lots of times, The old D & RG railroad went over the hill from SLC to park City, the water tower was about half way up the hill.

[@juanpulido5191]

Buenos dias vivo en Zapotlanejo, Jalisco Mexico y a fin de mes voy de visita con mi madre en Salt Lake City, ojala y pudiera saludarte me recuerdas mucho a mi padre que toda su vida fue conductor de autobuses de pasajeros siempre que puedo veo tus videos, saludos y cuidate mucho

[@lynnbowen8842]

Love your channel makes me think I'm on vacation all the time in that beautiful country, the wide open spaces.

[@johnpapineau7010]

Mountain man, I believe the inversion is when the atmosphere above is colder than the smoggy air below. It doesn’t allow the smoggy air to rise. So it takes a windy weather pattern to blow the smog out of the valley. Maybe I’m right, maybe I’m wrong... I spent a few winters in this area, and that’s what I remember it took to clear things up. I lived at the top of parleys summit. Got to know the handle of my snow shovel real well!😜 “PEACE”

[@fatlarry1184]

Years ago there was only the State Line Casino at the border. Dispatcher always reminded us not to call with a "breakdown" or request for money once we hit Nevada. LOLOL.

[@Analyticalinadream]

The Mountains are so beautiful! I really need a vacation. Love your videos.

[@donpollard9460]

Speaking of Country & Western Music ... A while ago, at a local servo/truck stop just east of Wagga NSW Australia, I came across three young lads in thew cab of a brand spanking new Toyota Land Cruiser. The tray was bare and C&W was playing in the cab. I said to the driver that if he played the music backwards, he would get his dog, his girl, and his ute back. Well ... he turned up the volume and they all got most irate! I reckon that's the closest that I have ever come to being beaten up by C&W enhusiasts!

[@melsyn7]

Just wanted to say you have the best trucking videos on the net . no music just hearing the sounds of the road and great comentary. Thanks for the rides.well enjoyed.

[@jafo766]

HERE HERE

[@Linda2]

Same here. No others do it for me

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

Drove that stretch hundreds of times. Still love getting the miles.

[@jackball4201]

Hey there everybody, the first time i drove down Parleys Summit i thought how do the trucks keep from losing it all and crashing at the bottom. That's before i realized how effective jakes were. Thanks Mike for showing us who don't know how all that works. Good education. See ya

[@cookiemonster1638]

The scenery is bringing back sweet memories. Thank you for the great videos.

[@sandypoland9141]

I’m retired now,but the salt flats brings back memories,,just a flat road.

[@christinerosenquist7657]

I have drove that road a few times. When you made the turn to I 80 you passed by my house. I could have almost thrown a snowball at you LOL. Thanks for the video.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

So your at the 15 & the 80?.

[@christinerosenquist7657]

Riding Shotgun. A little further up the hill.

[@davidtosh7200]

Freightliner Cascadia now have one piece windshield for a commercial vehicle. So does some Mack trucks for 2020 model year, such as Anthem and Pinnacle models.

[@50buttfish]

I-80 across the Salt Flats has changed; it used to be STRAIGHT, 50 miles. You could see cars coming from the other direction, but it would take 10-20 minutes to pass. Now, they have a "chicane", due to the many, many accidents (from highway hypnosis). It's about half way across.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

It's always wet now also..

[@karenecurran7895]

What is chicane?

[@billy2182]

A slight curve then back to a straight line. There is some federal regulation that says an interstate has to have a curve in it every x miles to break up the monotony. The longest straight line I remember is on the Pa Turnpike at about 22 miles. I think it was constructed before the regulation came into effect.

[@joannford5860]

Nice be able to ride alone with you in the evening. Nice that you explain what your your seeing.

[@DLRyoung]

It’s great to ride along. Thanks for that! When you were talking about the “Inversion, this is what it means “ air temperature decreases with an increase in altitude. During an inversion, warmer air is held above cooler air; the normal temperature profile with altitude is inverted

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

I'd think it's artish. Don't sleep at the wheel. Causes fatalities. Lol another good looking part of the country. Thank you for taking me along. God Bless you and your family. Safe travels. How about headed to the snow. The snow videos are the best. Simply because you got the skills. ♥️🇺🇸💕🚛🚚✌️

[@buffalogal9135]

Loved your video. I used to travel alot and always loved seeing the terrain, now I can't anymore and this is absolutely the next best thing. Thanks so much.

[@davidellis5141]

Great to drive in the 🇺🇸 ! So much to 👀 !

[@22640cal]

Hey alright! I know this route very well... many hungover trips from Wendover to Salt Lake lol

[@ahwatukeeazdoctor5789]

I love that your always out west. The west is the best!

[@NapierNimbus]

Great drive and contrasts of driving conditions and scenery. Perfect.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Beautiful!

[@mobiltec]

I flew hang gliders and jumped out of airplanes for 35 years. I have a lot of jumps out of ultra lights and balloons. The salt flats would be a great place to learn to fly.

[@parsons585]

Enjoyed the ride again through the salt lakes area on 80! Rode that about 8 years ago going up to the park where the east to west railroads met! Nice trip! Enjoy riding with you! Good to ride with a common sense conservative

[@gregfrommotown9082]

Drove from Waterford, MI I80 to SanFransico, CA down the coast hwy 1 to Santa Monica, CA I 15 / I70 back to MI for my honeymoon...nothing like the west, one must see it to understand.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Agreed..

[@PeckerWoodie]

Hey my buddy and I went through there last week to go to trucking school in Utah!

[@phillipbailey6228]

Its art it was there in the early 90s when I drove through there a lot the only thing out there and if I remember right it was out there in 82 when I was learning to drive a big truck a long time ago anyways mountain man Mike thanks for the ride along. Be safe out there in America

[@bigdog8891]

The air inversion in SLC in the winter is caused by the colder ground air being trapped by the warmer, higher altitude air. What you are seeing with the low clouds/fog is the pollution of the valley. If you go up to the ski areas in Little Cotton Wood Canyon, Snowbird/Alta, you can see the top of the inversion. HTH

[@robertjonasson2527]

I just drove this 10 days ago in my Dodge Dakota.I drove from Paso Robles,California t o Austin,Minnestota my new home.

[@paulmadkow9143]

My sister lives in Park City. Been on that road many many times. Miss it there.

[@johntrevor7281]

In the uk and Europe your speed must not exceed 60 mph In my 80s so spend a lot of time riding with ya pal great video's I think there the best there is love ya chatter.

[@oldlady6229]

I see someone answered you about The Tree of Utah. I am not sure if we saw this on either one of our trips. We did see "Enchanted Highway" near Gladstone, ND on highway 94. We did stop and took pics as it was just beautiful with the sunset. We saw "Deer Crossing" and "Geese in Flight". There may have been 1 or two also. In 2009 we went on the Salt Flats with his brand new Silver metallic gray Corvette. We stopped to take pictures on the sand near this little hills you past on the right. People were racing or doing something nearer to the hills. When we left we saw some young guys pulled up near the gas station somewhere there. My husband took off down the road and did 171. He tells everyone he did it on the Salt Lake but no it was on the road that he opened it up. My husband is a bit of a show off. Being this was his 3rd Corvette and one of the others he took to Laguna Secca in Monterey. This was prior to us being together. We did take this 2009 after this trip as an invitation from the plant in Bowling Green. We road around the track with other Corvettes prior to the Indy race....and of course he and others opened it up. That was enough speed for me. I am so glad he doesn't have it anymore. I try to drive it once, but it had 6 speeds. I was familiar with the H for a 4 speed. I didn't feel comfortable so that was all I drove it. I hate the traffic in Salt Lake City. On this trip we stopped in to visit my nephew, his wife and daughter. We spent the night but I guess we time it right as we hit tons of traffic leaving. I was so glad to get back into the nice open roads.

[@shaunganley]

Fascinating to find out the mileage from Denver to SLC is the same either way. Wow.

[@samdillsaver7676]

I’ve never seen those fatigued driving signs anywhere else but Utah. Actually pretty cool

[@waynefoster6964]

It was probably a cell site. There is a church about 5 miles away from us which has a large free standing cross which is a cell site.

[@elliswoodall407]

IT'S CALLED THE METAPHOR TREE, IT'S SCULPTURED. I WANT TO GO TO THE BOONEVILLE SALT FLATS SOMEDAY.

[@hafizmasoud]

Great & Clear Video ... Thanks

[@philglover2973]

Thanks Mike stay safe out there bud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 peace

[@keylimepie210]

I drove from Logan UT to Bear lake once long ago and it was amazing.

[@keithcope8113]

Sometimes when im riding along with you there i get to feeling kinda homesick for driving. Lol but no more for this old fart too much wrong with me now lol. Always liked that trip tho. Stay safe buddy

[@vernwallen4246]

Just a comment on alcohol in UT.Back in the day(mid-80's)i was waiting on a flight at SLC airport.went into a bar and ask for whisky on the rocks.The server directed me too a liquor store across the aisle i had too purchase my booze there(airplane bottles)bring it back too the bar and let them mix it for me for a fee.Now figure that one out.😂😂😂

[@wayned1807]

Not that way anymore. It's just like most other states now except they lowered the blood alcohol limit form .08 to .05.

[@dmcorrigan]

Wendover UT had the Army Air force base in1944 where they modified B29s to drop the Bomb.

[@redhead5876]

My god this is beautiful and clear Thank you I feel like I’m riding with you lol i’d have to make to many bathroom breaks lol I’m to old to ride acrossed all them states wow upper Midwest

[@ewingyoung4409]

Bonneville Speed Weeks is a great thing to see. Speaking of flying check out Trent Palmer on KZbin. Short takeoff and landing light aircraft.

[@butterworth235]

My dream since I was young was to own an ultralight. I even had a name for it. Pegasus. I wanted to fly it across the United States. I don't think anyone ever has, you have to do a special route to go around mountains because you can fly them very high up. Its funny you mentioned them. I have never forgot about owning one.

[@alexs3187]

The winds can get pretty strong above those mountains.

[@tommotta7222]

Don't know if anyone has commented on that thing on mile marker 26, but it's called "Tree of Utah".

[@roaddog7542]

2/6/2020 Not a good time to be on the 70 in CO unless snow and stranded is your thing.

[@iamme6846]

Thanks Mountain Man Mike !!

[@Linda2]

Just loved the ride as usual I always feel relaxed and put the day behind me. As you know we had major bushfires in Australia. Now we are having flood rain. We need it. Thanks our Mountain Man. When are your t.shirts going to be ready? Really looking forward to buying one. ✌

[@jimellison3358]

That section of 80 from the Nevada line to Salt Lake City Hass to be one of the most boring highways in the US

[@22640cal]

It sure is! many of hungover drives on that stretch of road lol

[@cipreanosolis3545]

Not if you are going 142 miles per hour on 2006 Harley -- Davidson Night Rod.

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

No, the most boring stretch of road is Hiwy 80 eastbound in Wyoming!!!!!

[@tomgray6123]

Cipreano Solis ah haa So your the guy. We been after you !

[@lisag6]

I love that drive. The salt flats. The wide open vistas. Nothing to stop the eye. Breathing room for this city girl. Breathe deep. Love it.

[@charleshanna3123]

Thank Mike For Sharing A AWESOME VIDEO

[@paulvonauth7254]

Nice video Mike, those "Tesla's" are quick!!!, amazing to be honest when you view them at the track...thanks.

[@usandthemx]

"...this is the area where the military trains...not choo choo" That's it, I gotta go for F'n EVER!

[@iamme6846]

Let's see... I've been to see : Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith. Kiss, Styx. George Jones, Conway Twitty, Houston Symphony . Humm... Others too. 4 Him, Jonathan Pierce, George Michael. I used to get around well. Now though my sister takes me out . To the store mostly. I love this ride Shotgun, grateful thanks to ya.

[@fredsmith2299]

When+ i drove the salt flats in 1990s I saw a mirage in that the car about 1/2 mile in front of me disappeared for a bit .... wow ...

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

Thanks for the video Brother ❤😍 love from Sweden

[@jbb5266]

Its called the "Tree of Utah" they say it was a project in the 80s by some swedish group... Can someone explain why he didn't have to stop at the place in the beginning? And also what was beeping in relation to?

[@peterscheffer3578]

87 feet tall.

[@harleyhawk7959]

if you are asking about his rig coming into Utah's port of entry? His rig has a transponder installed the beeping was acknowledging they read it and was ok to pass

[@jbb5266]

@@harleyhawk7959 thank you!

[@harleyhawk7959]

yeepers

[@buffalogal9135]

@@harleyhawk7959 Thanks, I was wondering that too.

[@lilsart]

Metaphor: The Tree of Utah, sometimes called the Tree of Life, is an 87-foot-tall (27 m) sculpture that was created by the Swedish Artist Karl Momen in the 1980’s and dedicated in 1986. (Google) Hope this helps!!!

[@otherbrother3]

People in this area hate to change lanes. They'll wait until the last second to move over. It's like they're stubborn and think it's up to you to stay out of their way, even if you got there first.

[@iamme6846]

Whoa.... Checkin out those mountains on the horizon at exit 125.

[@pauldudly]

towering metal "tree" sculpture that's the only vertical thing for hours along I-80's path through the white desert of the Bonneville Salt Flats. ... the Tree of Utah. Wendover, ... North side of I-80 mile marker 26

[@rprovenza9595]

Metaphor, the Tree of Utah, Wendover, Utah

[@cowboytroy3840]

Great weather

[@littlesnowcreek]

Oh Mike don't stop at the lakes you see... I know it looks great.... but these lakes are sewer lakes.. just for your information.. on Hwy 78... they are called cesspools... build especially for sewer recycling ....LOL...

[@MV-ns9le]

Miss my drives to SLC. Its been a few years. Would like to take the drive this year

[@JT-py9lv]

Drove that stretch of freeway everyday for 3 years.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

And I thought east Colorado or west Texas was flat and boring. West Utah Interstate 80 has them beat. I was helping you watch all them vehicles..lol we think alike...My eyes are always very tire after a long drive.... Mtns were beautiful Thanks I enjoy riding shotgun with you

[@birdhunter2754]

Its a long ass ride on a Harley. Ben there done that. Hell of alot better with you. Enjoyed this ride

[@docholiday1034]

Yes it is....ran thru there last year from new england.....new bike now has 31k on it 😂

[@stephentrousdale9160]

Hey buddy just wanted to let you know that I passed my road test and now I have my cdl license

[@God.bless.America.forever]

The tree of Utah is what its called created by a Swedish artist Karl Momen. It is 87 feet tall.

[@chiefwahoo1196]

I love that old Kenworth at 45:50.

[@iamme6846]

What !!!! 80 mph...? Humm...Maybe...Maybe not. Thank you. I'm enjoying the scenery. Ride on Shotgun.,

[@cookiemonster1638]

I wasn't sure if I read I that right.

[@iamme6846]

@@cookiemonster1638 - Hi cookie monster. --> I have never before seen an 80 mph speed limit sign . I'm okay with that . I was just like Wowed..

[@kennyc388]

Damn, if I was on that stretch of road I would be passed by every single vehicle, even bicycles and skateboards!!! LOL

[@iamme6846]

@@kennyc388 - I know ...Me 2 ... Beautiful...

[@txmom1122]

look at those mountains

[@timb8075]

What is the make and model of the dash cam you used on the trip? Nice footage!

[@violetking8647]

Be safe ..on the road...

[@Shykiddoable]

Love riding shotgun and I love that I get to see parts of this country I may never have the opportunity to visit, thank you. I have a question, what type of camera and tripod do you have? I notice when your going around a curve, say to the right your camera moves to the left and to the right when you go left then centers on straight ways? Anyway thanks for any information you can share.

[@fatlarry1184]

First trip westbound (1976) over Parley, grossing 75, no Jake....smoked my trailer brakes all the way down. Kinda scary cause back then I-80 ended at a stop light in SLC, wasn't built thru yet. Drivers going eastbound were always pulling on the shoulder to keep from overheating their engines. Finally learned to take 80 to 84 thru Devil's Slide to Ogden and down 15 back into 80 in town. A bit longer but very scenic and no scary hills!

[@thoughtsonpaper2]

That's what I was paying attention to when he was driving up the mountain. I was looking at the other side going down... down mountain freeways give me major anxiety. Good to know there's an alternate route.

[@trh6805]

Utah has some of the worst drivers I have ever experienced. I use to be one of them.. :) until the house prices and taxes motivated me to move outside the state . Keep up the great channel!!

[@DrGaryGreen]

Driven that so many times.

[@deuffage]

I'll bet that thing on the side of the road was a set of microwave relays

[@fumanchu9770]

RIP NEIL PEART

[@imanutnur7]

There should be an app or something that displays the angle of rising or descent that would give us that is riding shotgun

[@joesphbest3120]

The TREE OF UTAH m marker 26

[@sunnyray2048]

SWEET🍭🌞🌲🌲

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

I think a 45 second mile is 90 mph Mike. 60 second mile is 60 mph. 30 second mile is 120 mph so the average between the 2 is 90 at 45 seconds. 80 mph is roughly 45.5 seconds per mile

[@wschmrdr]

3600 seconds in an hour; 80 miles in an hour. 3600/80 = 360/8 = 90/2 = 45/1, so one mile is 45 seconds. 90 MPH would be 40 seconds.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

60 mph is 60seconds a mile. 120mph is 30sec a mile. 60+120=180÷2=90mph 60sec+30sec=90sec÷2=45sec

[@wschmrdr]

Rate i.e. Speed = Distance / Time. It is not a linear ratio; it is hyperbolic, where as you approach 0 on each axis (time and rate), the other approaches infinity. Your approach to the problem is utterly incorrect.

[@billy2182]

80 mph is 1.333 mpm. 117.30 feet per second.

[@OldDunollieman]

I've worked in Saudi, Jordan and other ME countries and you can drink all you want if you're a member of the elite, average guy in the street will be flogged but if you're royalty no problem. Our company imported booze but we could only drink it on the premises.

[@williambazil8687]

Curious as to what camera and audio setup you use...

[@pauljustin9401]

Back in the day 3.2 beer also known as near beer

[@littlesnowcreek]

Hey Mike... saw where you were just a few miles from where I live ... so you said you liked hwy

[@littlesnowcreek]

well ... you liked hwy 78 interstate 22.. thru.. Mississippi.... next time take the scenic hwy 5 at Hickory Flat to the left it ends up at Hwy 72... which can take you to Interstate 40 eventually... great drive.. you will love scenic hwy... 5.. 40 goes over the Mississippi... River...at Memphis.. next to the pyramid.. that is also a great drive... so if you ever have a chance this is a great drive.. I live on hwy 5 just outside of Ashland MS... and drive the scenic drive all the time.. take care..

[@littlesnowcreek]

Sorry Hickory Flat to the right... ends up at Hwy 72... take care..and be careful...