Overlanding Gone Wrong - Stranded In Deep Snow Alone In The Mountains

[@joshuagage8426]

Those chains would’ve come in handy 😅

[@briannishi3728]

Almost like they knew what they were talking about

[@Adventureting]

Imagine buying a set that don’t fit to sneak in, and then get stuck

[@Adventureting]

Love the videos tho

[@KelliGrayoffroad]

Came here to say just that lol

[@andrewsnow7386]

As someone that snow-wheels in this area, and does volunteer recoveries of people stuck in the snow, I rarely use tire chains. Those conditions are questionable for tire chains. It's icy, so they might help. But he high-centered the vehicle, so chains might have made things worse. Tire chains do improve traction, but they also dig holes fast. In deep snow, digging holes fast just means you get high-centered even easier.

[@gottanikoncamera]

Done that, lol. When we lived in the outskirts of Chicago I used to love taking my wife’s Pathfinder 4X4 out on country roads after a big snow. I got stuck on a gravel road between two paved roads and this a guy in a big 4X4 saw me and came out to help, scoffed at my Pathfinder saying these Japanese 4WDs are lightweights in real off-road situations. Then got stuck himself. lol We were eventually rescued by a bunch of snowmobilers. Just found your great channel!

[@therealdeal67]

I would get stuck like that a million times over, with views like that, awesome true determination video in getting unstuck , Glad you stayed focused and positive and didn't give up, that goes a long way, Great video Riley, Happy and safe travels man.😊

[@KenSaylor]

Nice you kept a smile and learned new tricks.

[@MegaRetr]

Incredible video thanks a lot

[@raydewitt517]

MAXTRAX, SHOVEL, WINCH !!!😂😂😂

[@lda7473]

Every experience is a wisdom/lesson earned. Glad you didnt give up in extracting yourself. There's always a solution to all problems. Safe travels always.

[@ryanmassey1022]

Couldn't find a cashapp or venmo to send this to you. Keep it up, be safe, and have fun 😎.

[@cole4037]

"okay guys my van is stuck im gonna have to dig it out" "pulls out a fucking dog bowl"

[@francisarellano918]

There looks to be some sturdy trees on the side of the road. Another option is to use the jack as a hand winch.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Looks like somebody needs a shovel and some traction boards haha. The hilift jack worked amazing though!

[@Dirtylilnugget]

Glad to hear I’m not the only one who gets spooked by noises at night!

[@Ddagaz]

Nice ‘recovery’. (And also nice to have ‘backup’). Great episode.

[@kimlatham3809]

Glad you got out😊

[@AmericaBound]

Hey dude what's up coming from New Hampshire. Did you let air out of your tires?? I would have camped right there with those views.... Better planning when going camping like chains and max tracs. Lol. You did good!!!

[@shaunmccaw2911]

What engine do you have in there it sounds amazing

[@CannedNirvana]

I learned a long time ago if I plan on going off on my own in conditions like that, to have Maxtrax and a shovel with me. Lesson learned.

[@stockarboy]

There is no better feeling of accomplishment than successfully extricating yourself from a tough spot via your own ingenuity.

[@waynestewart3232]

I wouldn't mind seeing you travel through New England.

[@terrymalone9432]

Great job. What an adventure

[@dw4956]

Buy a set of Gripmax Mud Rage M/T tyres. Great cheap Tyres.

[@galegarcia1988]

Hey bro I just discovered your channel and I can’t get enough. I too have a 1991 Vanagon GL. It’s only a 2wd though but hopefully I get it outfitted with some bigger wheels by summer and take it out the way you do. Cheers from Portland, OR.

[@campervanbug7658]

You can use a hi lift as a winch

[@syncrology252]

Just should definately use the extension for the highlift next time, not only for not scratching the van. But the way you used it could damage the jacking point, which also serves as the fixing point for the rear axle. I this area rust is a common problem and without the extension you only apply force to the outer part of the jacking point. If this area is weakend by rust, it can heavily deform the jacking point. So please take care of that beautiful car. I'm rebuilding a Syncro at the moment by myself. Greetings from Germany

[@BernonCars]

I remember getting beached in the snow a few times LOL, what an adventure

[@RileyMonthule]

Yuppp. The van does great in fresh powder but this frozen snow was real rough

[@wallfish8128]

I really recommend carrying an aluminum scoop shovel...it's the best for digging out of these situations, had to use one to get my subaru out of similar snow...it wasn't that deep, just really dense.

[@poweredbypentium]

What will snow chains be used for? lol ,. great!

[@RileyMonthule]

Haha nah chains would’ve made this worse. For the most part in deep snow chains will just dig you down and get you stuck. You wanna float over the snow not dig into it.

[@mikepici5553]

Get a flat shovel a spad shovel, chains. And traction boards and put a multi position winch

[@Ar4i_Fly]

Very very interesting, very very beautiful view!

[@Vernon1xx]

Excellent video, loved the content!! New subscriber from Washington State. Sorry for your misfortune. The mountains up here can be unforgiving!! You handled yourself well, always be prepared!

[@jasonh4167]

Get yourself a winch extention rope (10,000 lb. capacity) and you can use the high lift jack as a winch to pull your self out

[@simongreen2510]

Great invention called a spade......

[@monalisamendes4902]

Cara, adoro acompanhar seus vídeos são relaxantes e alimente-se melhor 😂, fiquei com frio só de ver tanto gelo e como assim ele só com uma camiseta kkkkk nossa deve ser um sufoco o carro preso assim no gelo, principalmente no meio do nada. Aprendendo as gambiarras vai que um dia meu carro fique preso no gelo. Vou ter que esperar nevar no Brasil, para isso kkkk. Show cara!

[@gmeisner1713]

Wonderful share 👍

[@TedsTrailsandAdventures]

Good thing you bought chains. O wait. lol.

[@RileyMonthule]

😂😂 that wouldn’t have been any help in this scenario anyways. Needed traction boards. Chains would’ve just dug deeper faster.

[@chronicinc7499]

Sold me with the cboys hoodie. Let’s goooooo.

[@Aircooledbliss]

Heck yeah !

[@OutOfTheWay4x4]

Hi Riley, you have nice videos! I shoot a similar style too. I also started with a CRV.. now I'm going to buy a real offroad. Too bad I'm from the other side of the world and we can't go off road together. 🙂 I wish you well... I'll keep watching the videos. 👀

[@Sasquatchflow]

You need recovery boards! Lol looks fun nonetheless 🤙🏻🇨🇦

[@djwambach6192]

This is the 3rd video of yours that I have watched.. The 2nd one was you complaining about $170 chains. 😮

[@RileyMonthule]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@dj33036]

Love your videos but I'm reminded exactly why I moved to Mexico. I'm not the least bit interested in below freezing temperatures.

[@jonclassical2024]

Your smart boy, new subscriber!

[@young-mi9967]

🎉Happy birthday 🎉

[@MyWellnessJourney1]

I'm van lifing in Bend. Next time you come through hmu. I'd love to meet other van lifers.

[@johnmeier270]

That's why you NEVER do stuff like that alone!!! Always have another 4x4 with you

[@RileyMonthule]

Haha I do everything alone! I wheel the Syncro every week so it’s rare I get to go with other people. Got myself out though!

[@bendelange23]

Riley, I enjoy your weekly content. I think because it is authentic. I enjoy your honesty. And love for nature, camping, being alone and figuring it out. We'll done!

[@andrewsnow7386]

@@RileyMonthule Good for you! I've been wheeling alone for 40 years (started with my parent's 1962 VW Bus). I learned the hard way too -- I once dug mud with a dustpan. :) You will quickly learn what you need to keep yourself out of trouble. By the way, I don't know what you aired down to, but I bet it wasn't low enough. For deep snow, you really need to be at 10 psi or lower -- it can make a huge difference in heavy wet snow. To get out of soft sand, I once lowered my heavily loaded Syncro Westy to 7 psi (with stock size tires). With your slightly oversize tires and lighter van, you might be able to go as low as 5 psi, but it would be risky. Ten psi is safe (for slow travel in deep snow) on basically any car, SUV, or light truck. But you must have a way to reinflate the tires before you drive over 25 mph or so.

[@mitch500]

get yourself some v-bar chains. key is to put them on before youre stuck.

[@waynestewart3232]

I can't believe you were out in the snow in house pants.

[@alanday5255]

Boy chains would be nice. BTW Riley.. Dat aszz though. Also remember that modern work outs optimize muscle growth not optimize strength as well.

[@RileyMonthule]

Nah chains would’ve made this worse as they dig down. Much bigger tires would be the fix here.

[@andrewsnow7386]

I do snow-wheeling in the Washington Cascades (and I have a Vanagon Syncro, but it's not what I usually snow-wheel with). If you want someone to drive with in the snow, let me know (I can provide references). And, no trip is a success unless you get stuck at least once. :)

[@T2000SVT]

Problem #1 pajama pants Problem #2 dog bowl as shovel

[@tom-ss2mn]

Good job on digging yourself out. Even your cereal bowl got a workout

[@snomanFPV306]

Chains??? LOL!!

[@Indis_world]

Remember when you said you’d NEVER need chains…

[@dave8k9hohnjmdavez57]

Do not air tires down on snow.

My WTF moment: Digging the snow using a bowl. Gosh you have no shovel on a 4x4 winter trip?

[@RileyMonthule]

Gotta use what you have. More like no shovel while living out of my van trying to find camp for the night haha.

@@RileyMonthule Honestly, I have no shovel as well. But I seldom do some wheeling on my own. You don't dig a hole when you need "a break" in the forest?

[@cherieleeishere]

I watched all the ads in the hope you can buy some chains to fit. ✌🏻

[@jm4672]

You are driving me crazy by talking constantly an not driving. But I'm ok now lol

[@Intrepid17011]

I bet a Cybertruck wouldnt have gotten stuck :D JK

[@RileyMonthule]

Nah the traction control on that thing sucks. Probably would’ve gotten stuck right where I was haha

[@Intrepid17011]

@@RileyMonthule Yeah i know :D That thing has potential, but stock its a turd.

[@iheartlazers2]

You need a shovel bro

[@thomasuzarski7368]

Winch

[@jasonsnedden]

If only you had snow chains that ACTUALLY fit. *looks lookingly* Just busting your chops, dude.

[@krisgreen4498]

Please go buy some chains now.

[@waynestewart3232]

You are out in the snow in nothing but a t-shirt and house pants. . .