Nice Easy Drive Over the Rockies . Not!!! It Turns Into Snowmageddon.. HDS Coming Thru!

Filmed December 14th 2019

[@baileyreport.]

I cannot stop admiring the engineering and construction that was required to make this road such a marvelous sight.

[@schizomode]

I-70 through Colorado and Utah is definitely a drive worth doing at least once in your life

[@Baribrotzer]

@@schizomode Indeed. There are some dull stretches of featureless desert or bland river valleys - but the high points of Vail Pass, Glenwood Canyon, and the passage in Utah through San Rafael Reef are stunning.

[@cleekmaker00]

@@Baribrotzer I haven't driven through Glenwood since the rains and flooding last Summer did all the damage to the Interstate. I'm interested to see how it's changed since then.

[@LighthouseKpr]

I don't know how I found your channel but I am addicted! It's like taking a road trip without leaving home! I've always had big respect for truckers but I have even more now! Thanks for sharing what you do. I love your videos!

[@chrisstucky2261]

Go see Colorado for yourself. This video does NO justice

[@billdaley1714]

I'm an Aussie and I've never seen this type of terrain or weather, but seeing it for the first time makes me think of the pioneers who tackled it with covered wagons, mules and bullocks. Many perished, but they laid the base for today's modern transport routes.

[@jazznpercy]

I kept thinking about the Donner party. (Pioneers in covered wagons who got stuck in the mountains. They were starving & had to eat their dead.)

[@renaiartwh]

Are you currently living in Australia?

[@berilmurray9879]

Me too, I’m in country Queensland, and either have sunshine and heat, or floods and heat, but absolutely love these videos.

[@nalhurst9042]

No Pioneer in their right mind would try and cross the Rockies at the middle of winter !!

[@sonnyjimm23]

I'm a Aussie and you sound like a wombat.

[@marygreene6872]

I am in my late 60’s and throughly enjoy riding along with you. You skills are awesome on the road and supurb narrations! Thank you for the scenery and sharing!

[@sweettrubble4635]

Me, too. Just turned friggin' 68. Mike does have awesome skills. It's good that he is constantly checking the road conditions up ahead. He runs into some pretty bad weather, and when he stops, you know it's bad. 😏🤔

[@helenhancock7295]

As a Texan and former Utah transplant, I love your channel. It makes me want to move back up north. My mom an dad we’re truck drivers and we (kids) always would call shotgun! That way we didn’t t have to ride in the sleeper all the time. Thanks for the memories! Be safe and thank you!

[@warriorwithchrist5655]

This is the first time I have seen Colorado and I'm 51. I'm disabled and this was a treat for me and you make it enjoyable.

[@heidiscott4363]

Enjoys his job alot🦅

[@paulvancyber1979]

that is the beauty of the Internet!!!!! keepgoing

[@toughtittypdiddy4634]

It’s absolutely beautiful.. first time I went there was when I first got into trucking. Another place that is also beautiful is Detroit Oregon

[@iguanapete3809]

And you don't have to suffer the down side.

[@whatsit2ya247]

Nothing to see here in Idaho! Just a bunch or weeds and sage brush! (Don't need anymore damn Californian's moving here!) Unless of coarse you leave the politics there.

[@KINGWAVERLY144K]

This channel is one of the most relaxing channels on KZbin. Just riding shotgun in a big rig through different environments.

[@mikefly562]

I agree...this really is one of the best KZbin channels, and I really enjoy is narration as well.

[@kateym7836]

PROD. BY WAVERLY hard for me to relax in these weather conditions

[@cgabnews2397]

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[@KINGWAVERLY144K]

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[@Mblaster47]

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[@onekittyhawk63]

"Shotgun" or "riding shotgun" came from the days stagecoaches needed a rider next to the team driver to ward off bandits or Indians. These gunmen often used shotguns. Today it means riding next to the driver of a vehicle. I reckon you kept the name since it is used here in 2021.

[@markharrisllb]

I’m a Brit and even I know what 'riding shotgun' means and I certainly don’t associate it directly with guns. A very enjoyable video through some beautiful country.

[@toddmeanie6003]

Mr Harris back in the oldwest days there was a team driver of the horses like a stagecoach and the was a person riding with him carrying a shotgun to help protect the stagecoach

[@1PlainOne]

No...don’t change it, it’s a perfect description, your audience is riding shotgun. I’ve never owned a gun. ..but channel name is on point. Thanks for the ride.

[@elenaceleste4363]

What a beautiful scenery- Thank you,! Stay safe! 🌲🌲🌲☃️⛄⛄

[@c097698]

I live in Colorado, this is super ugly

[@tomt165]

X over-the-road driver born and raised in Colorado, physically unable to do it anymore, GOD I miss it. thanks for the ride and don't mind the tears in my eyes.🥺😥😪

[@patseemore5019]

I have to say thank you to you and all drivers taking on the these conditions and meeting the needs and wants of our communities! You are one of my heroes! My husband drove for about 10 years and gave it up because I wanted him to be home every night with me and our kids. It was quite q transition for him, but I love him even more because he put us first. May clear skies and safe roads be ahead for you!

[@staciemanns7077]

Its just like you're in the truck too!! I love it. Love the scenic route!

[@conniemedak9007]

I'm 75 yrs old and I love your show!! I'm bedridden and really miss traveling . your shows really help. It was so fun to ride thru Eureka, Nv. with you . We used to live there and it was fun riding that long lonely road once again .thanks for the show and travel safe!

[@tjhanlonjr]

You have to gain momentum up the hills that's the only way your not gonna slide. You are totally right. Your speed Is not even an issue. Keep doing what you do bud you know what your doing.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Thanks Tom.. ill keep it going as long as i can,, peace

[@botchi1]

It's nice to see someone who knows how to drive.

[@johnmccue9798]

I enjoyed the ride, haven'y been on this side of 70 before, thanks again.

[@douglasrowland3722]

I was really impressed and had respect for the women I saw who could really drive. They made it look good. They could teach some of these throttle jockeys a thing or two! I would sometime g et the finger from OTHER TRICKERS !! ...Because I didn't have the ''hammer down'' in stupid conditions. Once in Canada, A couple of Robert trucks passed me and my co-driver in a driving snowstorm. They threw snow all up on my windshield and the cars as they passed. After a short time the traffic slowed and stopped. THOSE TWO TRUCKS had rammed a car on the shoulder and killed the occupants. It was all over the news, ...even here in America!!! I know that is true because when we finally got to the accident, we had to leave the highway. And there were two trucks and a crumpled car...and on the side of the trucks was the name ROBERT !!!!!!!!

[@mydyisgod]

@@douglasrowland3722 when I drove, I saw the same thing a couple times. Sad for sure and once you see it, you never forget it. Be safe out there.

[@davidriley8590]

knows how to moan.

[@mikep.541]

Riding shotgun was originally from the days of the overland stage when some of the cargo was considered valuable. Some lines, and also private carriers, would put armed guards next to the driver. The guards usually carried double barreled 12 gauge shot guns. The gun barrels were shortened so the gun could be covered by the shooters slicker against dust and rain. They were called coach guns.

[@pierrechristian6767]

I'm a coach driver, have been for more than 30yrs. Here in Victoria Australia, you cannot drive a heavy vehicle (coach) unless you are trained. When I did my Hazardous area training in 1989, it took 4 days. I learned how to chock the wheels, the correct way to fit then store the chains when the trip was finished I learned how to treat Hypothermia and sprains. It is a real challenge driving in the snow and I have enjoyed every bit of it. Please don't change the name of your channel it has a lot of your wild west history in it.

[@MRWHITEGLOVES]

I had to drive from Denver to home to Grand Junction with my friend's 120# dog who I had taken to Denver for surgery in DEC 2010, and they closed the pass behind us. Luckily I was in a 4WD Tacoma, but it was a five hour white knuckle drive at 30 MPH in almost no visibility with the roads completely buried all the way to Glenwood Springs where it finally started thinning out. The dog would periodically wake up and just howl, because he was still doped up from the surgery and a little confused and sore. Startle the crap out of me. I'll never forget that drive...

[@kerrin46]

I enjoy riding with you. And as to “shotgun” well, that’s a part of Old West history and valid as an expression.

[@davids9520]

Stagecoaches had to worry about highway bandits. So a man rode shotgun for protection to the driver and passengers. More of a cop than anything. From this liberal, there is nothing wrong with it. Just as hunting to control wild animal population is necessary.

[@mrblanche]

Colorado native here, and 40 years of trucking. Retired, and watching this makes me miss it less than usual.

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Me too. Grew up in Junction.

[@oldscout80]

Both sides of the Eisenhower tunnel on ice is what I don't miss the most!

[@kiavang8658]

Same here...lived Vail for 4 yrs.....making sushi in both city market (Avon & Vail) and not missing it at all...now am in sunny Tucson,AZ.

[@kiavang8658]

And also forgot go to Denver...twice a month to buy produces for sushi making at restaurant Depot...

[@70sleftover]

I don't know, for some reason KZbin recommended this clip to me. Never caught such a shotgun view of the Rockies. Never been there, so this is a real education. I've never ridden in what we (at least used to) call a tractor-trailer where I come from, but have driven cars in all kinds of snow, since I live in Pennsylvania. I'm only into the first ten minutes and those tunnels out there are funny to me, bored through the edge of mountains and not through near the middle like the ones here. I recall as a kid my family took this "big trip" from the Philadelphia area to State College (home of Penn State) one Saturday morning in 1974, my first time up the Northeast Extension (of the PA Turnpike) to Route 80 (I-80). We enter the tunnel on the Extension having ridden like 40 miles in dreary rain and we exit the north end of the tunnel in what seemed a blizzard. It was the end of March when we weren't expecting snow. It seemed like the longest drive ever to reach the center of the state. Of course we had a rear-wheel-drive car ('71 Buick Skylark), and stopping for gas along 80 almost got us stuck somewhere in the mountains, cars and trucks off the side of the roads. My poor dad. But he was a patient, careful driver and that otherwise clumsy Buick made it.

[@joebarbjb6668]

I ran these roads in all kinds good, bad, and otherwise weather for years. Retired and don’t miss this one bit, I hated it and the stress accumulating by the hour. I had flashbacks of hurrying up to get chains on in dangerous locations. Watched this then went and slugged down a few ounces of jack daniels.

[@nelliesnider8778]

@Melinda Pelfrey aqqqqqqql

[@dietmarwolf79]

Three fingers minimum, my friend 😁😁

[@isfj1009]

Glad to see this video still attached to the name "Riding Shotgun".

[@equss1]

You drive just fine & you have great skill in snow driving.... Drive on!!!

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

11:50 "...has nothing to do with guns." Riding shotgun was all about guns actually. Back in the day, the guard for the stage coach was armed with a shotgun in case of a hold-up. This was also the reason why we drive on the right hand side of the road. With 90% of us being right handed, we sat on the left side of the vehicle so that we could use a whip on any of the horses as well as watch our wheel hubs when we passed another wagon.

[@hammerlane3871]

him choosing it has nothing to do with guns. how about you go be offended somewhere else

[@ernestgalvan9037]

@@hammerlane3871 ...that’s right...him choosing it now-a-days has nothing to do with shotguns... BUT.. the term DID come from the old days when carriages and stagecoaches had armed guards, and the weapon of choice was the shotgun. The phrase for the guard was “riding shotgun”, and the phrase for the driver was “handling the ribbons”. Historical accuracy.

[@TaxPayingContributor]

Mountain Man Mike handles the ribbons while we are all Riding Shotgun. Much less highway robbery these days, so you don't have to pack heat if you don't wanna.. the rest of us got it

[@charlia7695]

@@hammerlane3871 right??!! Good Lord I really hate this over sensitive society…pretty soon we won’t be able to speak because every word will become offensive to a certain group of people 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@curlgetzen.katieandcody4618]

I like the name, you keep it! That's what the problem is now. To many people putting their nose in where it doesn't belone!

[@cynthiabeckenbaugh5189]

Awesome ride. In 1978 , eight inches of snowy slush. I drove this rode with my mother. She asked me if we should turn around. I looked in the rear view mirror, and they were closing gates across the road. I said were are all in. Drove a saub, no problems. Just keep her moving. I was nineteen. Lol great memories.

[@kaystoner3195]

Love the name! God Bless you driving thru that mess...I couldn't do it!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

My favorite part at the beginning is when we see the beautiful scenery then it turns into path of hell

[@Taid44]

Riding shotgun was an honourable profession. It was all about protecting the passengers and cargo. Keep the name - 99.9% of us riding with you have no problem with it!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Absolutely will keep it. But I had to mention it cuz when I read that I was taken aback and laughing the same time.. lol 👍

[@frankandrews2810]

Keep Riding Shotgun, Enjoyed the ride

[@lisahouk7776]

THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO..WITHOUT TRUCKERS THIS COUNTRY WOULD COME TO A STOP..MANY MORONS DONT REALIZE THAT. STAY SAFE!

[@troyottosen8722]

Lisa, unfortunately there is a shortage nationwide of truck drivers and company’s are getting desperate and hiring anybody, plus they are used to driving flat interstates get up here in vail pass and get stuck!

[@douglasrowland3722]

MANY of those ''morons'' are the ones that set wages for drivers !!!!!!

[@davearonow65]

There are plenty of morons behind the wheels of these trucks too. It's not like you have to be a rocket scientist to drive a truck. Morons are everywhere.

[@prjndigo]

We'd use trains like we did to build the country. Trucks are a new fad that'll be going away.

[@sarahnelson1665]

Yup so true. Roll On Truck Drivers. 🤭

[@wandahess4543]

Keep the name. Love it. Part of our history. Those who don’t like it don’t watch. When you have hundreds who love it against a few who don’t, that’s their problem. Always someone out there wanting to make changes.I’m 80 yr old. Originally from Connecticut and New Jersey. Followed many a trucker who were life savers.. was going home from Indiana to Jersey where my father lived, he was in the hospital having emergency surgery. My son of 12 years old at the time was with me, when we hit Pennsylvania, on 80 -90, we ran into a snow storm . Usually I could make it back home in 9 hours but I had been on the road for 12 hours. In those days we could drive 80 mph. I finally stopped to call home, we didn’t have cell phones in those days, and when I called I found out my father had passed away. He didn’t survive the surgery. I was only about 80 miles away and the weather had gotten worse. Turned into an ice storm. I broke down crying so did my son. There were truck drivers there at the restaurant and they must have asked the waitress what was wrong. To make a long story short, God bless them, they came and offered to drive my son and I the rest of the way to my fathers house . I will never forget them and their compassion . You guys are fantastic in my book. You don’t have an easy job. Thank you . You all are truly appreciated.

[@flo-ritacampbell1143]

I love driving through the Rockies, thanks for this. It's been quite awhile since I've driven across country. And I'm glad you never changed the name.

[@sharonjames7828]

Tfhank you for a great view and ride; plus, thank you for the 'clean language'.

[@miric6224]

Just hitched a ride for the first time, what fun, riding shortgun. Hope you are able to keep it up. Remember 30,000 lbs of bananas?

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

@@miric6224 40,000 lbs of rocking hooves or swinging beef 👀😳🤣🤩

[@bodycams2477]

@@boobtubeakatv1296 Do they still have a Montfort Lane out there? I haven't been on that side of the Mississippi River. I have heard stories about the swinging meat however.

[@catslafadventures5001]

I love to drive, love the snow and miss those mountains! I live in flat, hot Florida now. Thanks so much for taking me along "riding shotgun" !

[@stompbuilds5416]

This man is a true pro. I've done these passes more times than I would have liked. Expert!!

[@terrohl]

If one has to drive from michigan to Seattle in a Honda cvr Type van what is the best pass to go over the Rockies in winter? And should someone not drive in winter months over the Rockies for water reasons?

[@stompbuilds5416]

@@terrohl Probably through the plains of Wyoming, you will avoid mtn passes for the most part, but the praries can be dangerous in blizzards. Timing is everything.

[@seriousearthling]

cannot tell you how comforting it is to hear you say good morning good morning. Thank you for taking me on your adventure.

[@49mathew]

This guy's bitching about everyone else, what's he doing on the pass with a light load ??

[@jnrivers]

How I spend my Thurs night... Kudos driver, you're an expert and credit to what you do.

[@sflandwarrior]

Don't change the name. "Riding Shotgun" is a part of our heritage and culture.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Absolutely.. won't change a thing.. ☮️

[@goofycomputer1234]

I didn't watch the whole video..but what's wrong with the name..why they complaining

[@cynthiabinder3730]

Good 👍cb name

[@robertmiddleton1227]

@@goofycomputer1234 I don't have anything wrong with his name but I do have a problem with him going around the right hand corner on a red light commercial vehicle are not suppose to take a right hand turn on red

[@camarogs1]

@@robertmiddleton1227 In case you were sleeping when you watched the video he was already committed when it turned yellow then red which is legal.

[@christineromannoodles9616]

You’re such a great driver! I would definitely feel safe with you driving! 💙🙏🏻

[@Mary_Kraensel]

Thank you for this!! I'm now in MA where the winters are mostly bearable. I lived in CO for 30 years and don't miss 2-3 feet winters at all. 😁

[@1thejet]

I spent many years driving commercial. I can remember back when I had to stop and wait in Glenwood Canyon while they were blasting the mountain to widen I70. Yes, a long time ago. So I haven't driven the stretch from Denver to Grand Junction in about 25 years or so. I always talked myself through in rough weather the same as you did in this video. No internet back then. One thing you said that I still say to this day....COME ON BETSY! Cracks anyone up that is with me. At times I miss being out there but when I see the snow coming down now I am content watching it from my recliner. Keep it safe.

[@20joy06]

Brings back a lot of memories, good and bad.... Born and raised Durango to GJT..Dad was a trucker, did my turn too.. Thanks.

[@joannemclaurin2262]

I love snow and the mountains! This is beautiful!

[@christopherr.561]

Thank you for posting this. I lost my job of 16 years and am considering getting my CDL so watching some videos to see what life is sorta like. Appreciate your patience and seems you have a good attitude. Stay safe and God speed.

[@troyottosen8722]

The past four years in winter I have driven the section of i70 vail to Denver and back daily, the combination of traffic, flatlander drivers, and inexperienced semi drivers and you hit a storm it’s one if not the most challenging sections of interstate anywhere! Plus you have the long and steep uphill, downhill sections! By the way, I grew up driving through Alaskan mtn passes!😉👍

[@dianalesueur2297]

I am a 72 year old ex truckers wife living in Middle, TN now. 30 years and 2 days of marriage and trucking from New Mexico, I rode shotgun (passenger) for two and half years in beginning. And still know every mile, all weather conditions, your dispatches and drops, endless issues and problems, etc, etc that you are driving and probably a bit more. Your conversation is even the same and makes me smile. We were owner-ops for 8 years and that stress wore me out. He and I are best friends now. I moved here to be near my Veteran son and two grandkids and rest my brain. I had too many complaints about my life. My husband had warned me, "it is the same everywhere". He was right. But watching your videos makes me realize, life there was a lot more tolerable. Take care of your family, your health and drive careful as always. Your channel name is perfect.

[@elleuiate6653]

I saw a Werner truck out there they used to drive for us they're actually really good drivers. J.B Hunt and Schneider drivers well...My daddy was a trucker my entire childhood on into my 20's. My mom worked in the legal department for a trucking company and did liscensing and fuel taxes. My husband is a bus driver and fireman also just got his class A's. Love my truckers! God bless you sir 🇺🇸

[@Kafarskenvadeder]

In Norway, we call weather like that, a nice summer day

[@beavis4play]

norway sounds great to me. i love the snow and cold.

[@Afroman29]

Norway is awesome!! :)

[@thomasmann9216]

Yeah. Right.

[@JP-kb4yi]

If this is a nice summer day in Norway then it must really suck to live there.

[@MattZaycYT]

Norway sucks

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Mean while the school bus driver is safely home eating a warm bowl of soup. She's a formula one driver on the weekends. :)

[@robinetteknowles7652]

lovin it!!!!!!!!!! u go

[@rwilson9574]

Keep the name, beautiful route

[@joansommerfield8419]

It has been a very long time since I traveled this road (east or west). The tunnels were always fun and I enjoyed the river, too. Glad you are doing the driving today since the snow would have been too heavy for my little car. Looks a lot different from the interior of your rig. I like being able to see what is happening up ahead but still makes me tense up just sitting in my home watching this.

[@siberiancajun]

As a 31-year-old business owner, there's plenty I could do in the evening, but your video is fascinating. I've only been down i-70 once, good memories. Don't change the name, Shotgun, despite what the snowflake suggest. Put your chains on and roll through that weak snow, brother. God bless.

[@isoldejonas1550]

I drove a conversion van thru a whiteout, went sideways down a hill but saved it. Never drove a big thing like that b4 that was the longest 2 hr ride ever. Wow, you are a great Driver, I enjoyed the ride along.

[@nigelstockwell8584]

Hi from uk, love the name riding shotgun , reminds of the days of the stagecoach , love it.

[@geoffreykail9129]

"Shotgun" came from the side rider on the stage coaches caring a shotgun for protection.

[@glenturney4750]

Even Tim McGraw has a song called 'Shotgun Rider's! He's a lib, so we should all complain to him to change his too, since he's anti-Trump and thinks our country should turn socialist. It's easy for him to say this, 'cause he has money, but if he lost it all and had to go out and get a REAL job, he'd be crying and begging for a job. American patriots want to work, lazy pothead liberals want free government checks. I say, we stop payment to them and force 'em to get off their couches, put down the marijuana and get a job to pull their own weight in this country! NO MORE FREEBIES!

[@maxiepattie85]

*High Boyz trunck'n bang bang!*

[@Ndogg012]

@@glenturney4750 I used to be a pothead liberal, now I'm a pothead conservative. I'm still on the journey for sure, but I'll get there one day. I don't see many of my peers taking responsibility seriously, still I not only hope, but I believe there are more choosing the path of righteousness (and not in the way of I deserve to have the choice of 76 genders type of righteousness). Have a good day sir

[@eddieeclark314]

uhh no it came from people in the old west used to always carry a shotgun so much so that they called them shotgun because everyone carried a shotgun the driver the passenger everyone the kids the priest, you could ask someone walking down the street for a shotgun cause you know they had one thats why the person whoever rides with you always has a gun cause everyone has one

[@andrathomas2497]

100% True!!!

[@Bev0149]

Never change the name, it’s an excellent name plus your daughter thought of it. It’s great.

[@wendyphillips5002]

We have only driven the I-70 west of Grand Junction a few times. It is some of the most spectacular streatches of interstate in the USA. Wow, that roadway along the Colorado river is wonderful. It is a spectacular roadway building achievement with much of it a bridge. It is wonderful to ride along with a journeyman truck driver through the light to heavy snow to hear about what he says and thinks about the roadway and others on the roads in winter through the rocky mountains. It is a feast for my eyes to see that spectacular interstate 70.

[@Laurel-zg8tn]

was a longhauler with my husband in Canada and though I drove, never would tackle the mountains, left it in his capable hands and he never let me down...prairie driving was for me, he hated it, but I loved it..lol..come up into Canada and you will see winter driving through the Rockies and go home thinking wow, this is easy....

[@marcb2792]

The lady school bus driver was prob equipped with hydraulic chains. They're mounted on the frame rails, left and right side, just ahead of the drive wheels. With the flip of a switch, she can engage the chains. Two hydraulic rams come dow, each with a 6 inch hard rubber and steel whell,. Each has 6 or 8 lengths of chain attached to the wheel. The wheel presses against the inside of the drive tire which causes it to spin. The spinning causes the chainsto go under the drive tires, giving her traction. She simply flips the switch back and the rams, wheel and chains retract up and out of the way.

[@tomgray6123]

Marc B Wow really? Informative!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

i figured she might have had the drop chains and was amazed i didnt mention it in the vid.. peace

[@clydehanes5018]

Link to the insta chain www.instachain.com/

[@deanbutler3994]

Glad someone mentioned them

[@annbell6453]

When you were urging Betsy on, I was sitting in my computer chair rocking back and forth to "assist" you, lol. Hope I helped some! Also, bless you for the job you do, putting up with so much on the highways....no way could I ever do that!

[@60trickpa]

People are just to sensitive. Don't change it just because some person is triggered. I remember calling out I got shotgun with my friends piling into a car to go cruising. People need to get over it

[@ridingshotgun1251]

awesome.. pat.. hold the gun for us.. peace

[@glenturney4750]

The triggered libturds can go play in someone else's videos if they don't like this video. Maybe we should go to their videos and find things to gripe about and tell them to change their things, 'cause they offend us? They don't like their own lives, so they want to ruin everyone else's. They can kiss our butts if they don't like our stuff.

[@JT_8283]

Don't change it just because stupid people think guns are bad it's not the gun that kills people it's people that kill people

[@ashley198424]

I agree...I like it!

[@edwardhugus2772]

Don't change it. Just because you're driving THROUGH snowflakes, you dont have to LISTEN to a snowflakes!

[@2kiona]

Oh man, that's all I ever heard outta the kids when we went somewhere - "I call shotgun!". Lots of arguments. LOL

[@keepzitpoppinhoward1858]

I was born and raised in Salida, Colorado but currently live in Michigan, so I rode shotgun with you for this ride I miss Colorado! Thanks for sharing!

[@bluetheta]

When we were kids we always called "shotgun" before the advanced safety regs.

[@avlisk]

Riding shotgun is a perfect channel name for a driving channel. Shooting shotgun would be a perfect name for a shotgun shooting channel. Buying shotgun is perfect name for a Christmas gift suggestion channel. Teaching gun safety in schools is a perfect name for a teaching gun safety in schools channel. I'm scared, ignorant, and offended is a perfect channel name for you know who.

[@jameswilliams6212]

I agree

[@victorhodgson8767]

The only thing riding shotgun with Mike, you miss the smell of the horses toiling in front, oh, wait a minute!!, ( sniff, sniff!!)

[@bobkanno6797]

Just shows how clueless some people are about history and trucking based on their comments!!!!

[@jburritt426]

You need to get a life. This is just a expression. Have a glorious day. Take time to learn and it will broaden your horizons.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

@@jburritt426 thought my life was a winter driver?? cuz thats where i found my life,,,, where i find the best thrill... i think you meant "an expression" not "a expression" either way we are both right.. peace

[@ShelbyLynn-69]

Thanks for letting me ride shotgun with you😀

[@percyastronautstatus.8780]

U want to ride with me ?? What does he have that I don't have ??

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

@@percyastronautstatus.8780 🤣🤣💋 Jealous heh 😅😋

[@audraweber1945]

Thanks for the ride along.. I could not drive in that now days.80 years old. my son was a truck driver and a darn good one.

[@masterskrain2630]

Glenwood canyon... one of my favorite bike rides EVER. Park the truck at the No-name Rest Area, and go for a 14 mile ride to the end on the canyon, then back.

[@DidierBan]

Cool I was Riding shotgun in a semi truck , keep the name partner .

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

@Mann Solo Just takes one bump or a gust of wind and away he goes keeping the speed up... Wheeeee... 🚽 🧻

[@Rebel9668]

We always called shotgun to get to ride up front in the passenger seat when we were kids. It goes back to stagecoach days, you had the driver and then the guy who rode with a shotgun to guard against highwaymen.

[@christineromannoodles9616]

It’s a beautiful country we live in!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@StreakingTiger]

I've been fortunate to have been to the Rockies once years ago on a business trip. They took us on a ride and the drifts were about 8' high on the sides of the road. This video was a treat to watch. Thanks. New drivers should be required to watch videos like this so that they can learn how to drive. You give great advice.

[@MKylander]

Thank you for the videos, very nice to watch. Reminds me of my trip there in similar conditions, when I crossed the Rockies west to Grand Junction in a Challenger. Changed it to a Cherokee for the way back to Denver through a night. Glad I did as it was dumping, but I made it to the airport well in time and received a message that the I-70 was closed due to a 20-car pileup east of Frisco. I'm very used to driving in snow, but the wide all seasons the Challenger had were useless in snow, doubt it would've made it. The Cherokee had winter tires and was as surefooted like it was on asphalt, blasted through the storm by the speed limit. Good times. Greetings from Finland.

[@USMCArchAngel03]

Merry Christmas Mike and everyone! God bless you all!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Thank-you USMC .. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you as well ☮️

[@jimatmile56]

52:08 - I'm sitting here watching on my computer and I just realized I'm rocking my body trying to get the truck to move forward. Like that's going to help, Duh.

[@jamieanderson6222]

Lol I am leaning when he was going around curves lol don't know why

[@LighthouseKpr]

Don't feel bad, I caught myself swallowing to unplug my ears as he was ascending a mountain in one of his other videos. 😂

[@TheRaindancer10]

I think I can..I think I can.....I did! ...I did!...👍

[@boobtubeakatv1296]

🤣👀😳🙃

[@richardrice3137]

like the videos. drove in heavy snow in Colorado for decades to include Germany for 4. very difficult but as you gain experience, you get better. chains and/or studded snows are a must for up hill for traction. keep the name. if someone has a problem, that's their problem. same for the confederate air force. should've kept their original name.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

LOL absolutely Richard.. thanks for watching ☮️

[@gaylegordon1075]

Don't think of changing the name. It's part of our history and culture; someone riding shotgun acted as a guardian of the stagecoach driver who could not free his hands, holding the reins controlling 4 to 6 horses at a dead gallop to escape thieves. Driving that rig took a team. Driving your rig is as complex and you do it alone. We love to ride along.

[@theresapate8718]

Thank you for your time to show us the scenery on your trip. I feel like I am riding with you. I have never been in this State to see what you get to see. Beautiful country. I am from Augusta Georgia and we have trees . Thank you so much. You made my day. I hope i get to travel here 1 day.

[@currygirl7225]

I like the name! We're literally riding shotgun with ya!

[@marlaleemouse]

I've lived in Colorado for 45 years so I've driven the roads in all kinds of weather. It's getting bad though nowadays. Way too many people who don't know how to drive.

[@annettecallow8204]

Mary McMahon - having grown up Colorado and having lived in other states where they have minimal snow falls, you’re dealing with sun state transplants.

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

Way too many people in Colorado that are drugged out of their heads, materialistic beyond belief, and superficial. We're in Wyoming and hate to have to drive to Colorado.

[@lorenreece1665]

@@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead that's your problem.

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

I loved riding with you gosh I got scared the whole way! LOL Your a great driver!

[@larimar48]

Just saw my first video of yours. Don't know why it popped up on my feed today. But, I LOVE IT. So calming riding with you and watching the beautiful scenery. I love this!!! Thank you for all the hard work you do for us. We cannot live without our truckers. 😘😘😘😘🤗🤗

[@timshafer4598]

I'm a native Coloradoan, who for family obligations lives in Louisiana. I am glad I stumbled across your channel. I'm from Grand Junction, so any of your I-70 footage is a warm, welcome site. Actually, any of your Colorado footage is welcome. I like running it on my tablet, like a desktop photo while I am working, making calls...Safe travels!

[@jenniferrainwater9065]

Same exact situation for me, as well!

[@otherbrother3]

The old stagecoaches had two guys up top. The driver and his guard. The guard often carried a shotgun. He was riding shotgun.

[@catlockhart6965]

If they don't like your name they don't have to watch. A lot of people don't know what riding Shotgun means, they just see the word shotgun and think it's wrong. I used the term as a kid growing up so I could get the front seat.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

same here since the 60's

[@frankandrews2810]

Yes we did the same thing too.

[@jacobsinger97]

Hmmm dayum dude this makes me wana be trucker! You get to see lots of beautiful sights! 😳😳

[@cherylpeevy5010]

It's Jan 2 2021 and here in NC just warm and rainy. Enjoying this beautiful drive through the Rockies. Never been out this way and it is awesome. Thanks for the ride!

[@anamaepon416]

Totally remember this when I crossed the Rockies. These roads are unforgiving.

[@RS-ol8or]

Yeah. But it's the volume of dumb drivers that really jacks things up.

[@MicheIIePucca]

This kinda driving can be so draining and tiring, especially when its really icy.... and you have to constantly "feeling the road" to know if you're slipping.

[@valentinoreyes2960]

Nice vids be careful I miss the mountains I used to lived in Germany it reminds of the alps

[@coreyerwin2536]

I roll thru there every once n a blue moon. Love every min. Of it when its clear that is!

[@fuzzywuzzy588]

I got a shotgun here at home and I am not afraid to use it ,only if I had shells ..lol . it could be used as a club .,,don't listen to dumb heads , keep name.

[@winegeek2949]

whatever you do don't fix the crazy wipers... they're such a part of the Riding Shotgun experience now... it's like they have a mind of their own.... we could even make a drinking game.... every time the wipers pause mid-wipe you have to take a drink :)

[@PanamaRose]

He needs heated windshield wipers! Oh, but then we couldn't play the drinking game! Nevermind!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

wow.. you offend me with your wit.. jk,, lol.. LOVE IT!! promise i wont steal your game..

[@Linda2]

I'll have some weed please.

[@winegeek2949]

@@Linda2 weed for Linda please! Order up!

[@adambrunt7290]

Don’t change a thing mike! 🤘

[@user-xp4jh4qz4k]

I’m glad to hear you give compliments to female drivers who are at times very good drivers. Be safe out there.☺️

[@madbunny101]

I like the name. Keep it. I do wish I could see the fender mirrors. When I was driving, that was my favorite view, to see my trailer during turns. Was the most glorious view of the truck, in my opinion.

[@terry5008]

Change the channel name to "Riding Assault Rifle". That'll make them happy. Or even better, "Pro Life Trucker".

[@joe31862]

If I learned one thing in all my years driving truck it's never drive faster than your brakes and never drive faster than your comfort zone. OK, that's 2 things. LOL

[@2020heinsite]

If I were to add a 3rd it would also to be to never overdrive your headlights... which goes for everyone, not just truckers.