Durango CO to Silverton CO up and Over Coal Banks Pass and Molas Pass!!

[@parsons585]

Beautiful and grand! Can't see enough of those beautiful mountains! An amazing Creator we have!

[@paulbroderick8438]

Great being a passenger. WATCH for ROCKS and WILDLIFE sign brought a grin. Beautiful ride. Thank you.

[@robinhiggins2090]

I like watching your videos as I used to live in montrose and I enjoy seeing the area I visited around Montrose

[@WVRailroadPapa]

The scenery is spectacular! I was fortunate to ride the narrow gauge train from Durango to Silverton in June, 1968. It was a great trip too. I noticed that many places along the road did not have guard rails. It reminded of the time my grandfather was riding in a car that his nephew was driving. We were going on similar roads in California. My grandfather remarked that there were no guard rails. His nephew said "Guard rails are for sissies."

[@garyquelch5827]

All I can say Mike is your one kick ass heavy vehicle driver a legend operator.....working in a beautiful country 👍

[@anthonyamendolia818]

Mike I was just watching one of your videos, where the military jets buzzed by you in AUSTIN NV..almost a year to the day, and IT WAS AWESOME!! And the best part is you caught it on your video...THANKS MIKE FOR THE WILD RIDE.

[@anthonyamendolia818]

If you didn't have the chance to see the video with the fighter jets, please check it out and definitely deserves a thumb up. Part 2 ..AUSTIN NV to Winnemucca NV. Buzzed by Military Jets.. You Won't regret it, One Comment was the Pilots were saying, lets scare the hell out of this trucker...little did they know Mike was hooting and hollaring happy he caiught it on video..it was way cool!!!

[@patsmeal6814]

This trip had the most beautiful scenery of any you have made so far. So glad you let us ride along with you on this trip. Keep up the great work Mike. Love all the videos but this one is #1 on the list. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@tammygalejordan43]

That view is breathtaking I love it thank you for taking me on this Journey through the mountains love every bit of it

[@ceceliabarker2763]

Thank you. I am not ambulatory right now, also shut in due to virus. Riding along with you makes me feel free and I get to go places I have never been. Also seeing places I have not been able to travel for awhile.

[@skibee50]

I loved living on that road I thought I was good pulling my 30' gooseneck over red mountain You are very good sir

[@tomgray6123]

Mike I have to watch this tonight, but I just want to thank you ahead of time for always showing us where it’s at.

[@bibistvlife8732]

Omg this looks like it’s so scary to drive on these roads .... but yet so BEAUTIFUL thanks for the video 😍

[@virginiaswafford7078]

Thanks for all you do out there ,your a life line to sanity. Beautiful country would like to visit the west when the madness is over. Be safe until next time. God speed.

[@neeterb5584]

Thank you for letting us ride shotgun in beautiful country. I really needed some time in the high country. I guess one good thing about this pandemic is that it's cut down on the tourist traffic, but that's a double edge sword for those who depend on the visitor $. Stay safe

[@joansommerfield8419]

I had forgotten how beautiful that stretch of road is. And didn’t realize how tense I have been until a few minutes in and all those mountains and trees and blue skies bought some needed peace. Until......the high approach to Silverton. Glad you had the wheel because I started to hold my breath a bit near those drop offs. Like that was going to help😋

[@jackklingen4728]

Another awesome ride in our beautiful state of Colorado. Again, thanks for the ride.

[@romanahibbs8096]

Drove 62 years over 550 love every chance I had . Lived in silverton for 62 years best road beautiful area.

[@tgiii2003]

I’m learning the high highways from you. Keep up the good work

[@buzzybee9997]

Always so nice to be able to travel along and get all these awesome views thanks Mike take care peace Jim from new Zealand

[@joycedavis8772]

I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and riding in your truck with you.

[@xstugee]

This has got to be the most beautiful state in this country...many locales look like cities in Switzerland and Germany.

[@Haeleus]

North of Silverton on US 550 is Ouray, nicknamed "the Switzerland of America". Beautiful village nestled in the Rockies!

[@johnnymichael1804]

I try to find the routes this guy takes on Google Maps and then use the street view to enlarge the photos... really, breathtaking sites. The entire Rocky Mountain west from Colorado to Wyoming, up to Montana down to Utah, Nevada Arizona and California are just breathtaking. Makes me wish I wasn't born on the East Coast...

[@johnnymichael1804]

Also, the air must be just so unbelievably fresh and invigorating. 😍

[@alexmobil7463]

yeah! Riding so long now with Mike i ve seen many states but Colorado i think looks the best!

[@ShellymanStudios]

Alaska says hello.

[@dr.johnandyvonnewagner5067]

Loved this ride! I spent many an hour driving north and south on this highway. Beautiful scenery! I'm originally from Austria and find Colorado to be every bit as beautiful as Austria is!

[@jackball4201]

Hey Mike, I've driven south on 550 quite a few times but never north. Only on the train to Silverton, so the views northbound were first time. Love my mountains. Keep it up. We are all addicted.

[@christinearmstrong852]

Hola MMM.. spectacular mountain scenery cruise..breath taking..thank you for the ride..until the next..enjoy 😉..✌Peace ✌

[@junedimond1693]

Great video ! I’m glad you are driving - I can’t believe no guard rails. Very pretty area. Stay safe !!!

[@patriciamorrow6848]

Thanks for the ride along always awesome content. You are a man of many talents. Be careful out there My ex is a truck driver. Be safe.

[@neidespinellidasilva1630]

Mike, thank you for the ride, perfect scenery...I just love your videos !! Be safe, peace !!

[@christinesales2276]

Your New Volvo truck is beautiful. Stay Safe and enjoy your work. Your work is appreciated by everyone.

[@dave8059]

Thanks for the preview. We'll be traveling that route in June 2021!

[@dkneuer]

I remember taking the train from Durango to Silverton and took the bus back over this same road back in 1977. Beautiful country indeed

[@joannemchale]

Hi there awesome driving,take care and have a good day.be safe in your travels,and thanks for sharing.

[@brendahaltom6612]

Wow wow wow roller coaster ride!! Loved it !!😀You are the trucker deluxe for awesome scenery !!😱😀🌲🌲🌲💞💞💞🚛🚛🚛

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi Mike interesting trip. Been to Silverton on the train, then on to Urray by car. Nice drive but scary as hell in winter time, no guard rails. Thank you for the seat, see you next trip. Edward

[@chiefwahoo1196]

This brings back great memories. My family and I rode a bus there from Durango and went back to Durango on the train. It was a great trip.

[@jimbateman225]

Hey Mike. Good to see you on the road again. Thanks for the ride too! Stay Safe. PEACE.

[@TheInsaneChef]

My father in law lived in Durango. Been to Purgatory many times. That road to Silverton is hard core in the winter to drive

[@LadyMarie880]

MIKE hello I drove this road in a truck and camper. I love it then and I love it now. We stop in Silverton. At the time should have taken the train but do not have the time . It was always hurry hurry to get back home and back to work. There is a video of the train ride to between the two cities/towns. Thanks Mike love your chuckles in this one. Some beautiful views with out a dought thanks for the share. 💥💥💥💥💥

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Mike, this was a spectacular ride! Thank you so much. I look forward to the next part. Peace!

[@charlesparish2201]

If you do two or three more videos of this road I'll watch them two or three more times-peace!

[@rogerhislip5269]

Such a beautiful area. Thanks for videoing these places in Colorado I probably will never see again

[@stevenmshawzy]

Great job on the video. Thanks for sharing. I love Colorado!

[@Dave_9547]

Beautiful scenery - thanks for the ride.

[@jonnieemerson6592]

Love to watch you , love the beautiful American. You are and amazing driver, keep on trucking ♥️♥️

[@tyzemke4381]

You have some of the most beautiful runs. I'm sure Winter sucks, still beautiful. Stay safe

[@jjarm]

This route in particular is very scenic. My first time to Silverton from Durango was white knuckle City!! Some of those roadside cliffs are quite close to the road.

[@udayaranawaka1235]

Great American truck driver, I have never been to America but I am traveling with you across many states of USA. Let's drive. Thank you.

[@jackysmith1763]

Wonderful scenery. Would love to visit some time, but bit scared to drive! Hope your leg is doing well now. Stay safe 🇬🇧

[@bluemoon-pm5hv]

Happy happy joy joy,I just love riding with you Mike,Sherry from Indiana ✌❤ Thank the Good Lord for the truckers ,for without them and trains,America would fall. Thank you Father,Amen Amen🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@andrewcrisp9700]

Enjoyed your video..Fantastic scenery. Molas Pass is 3,325.mtrs

[@karenecurran7895]

Another beautiful drive through your neighborhood. Thank you again MMM

[@patrickg7819]

My favorite ride. I used to live in Durango and this was a Sunday motorcycle ride I’d do several times a summer. August weather you could always count on monsoons turning into hail.

[@deanpinnt3987]

Mike as a child my family did a lot of camping in Colorado the 60s. Silverton was one of the coolest spots!

[@maggardyful]

Hello Mike! Good to see you. There are some wicked turns there. I got my foot on the brake from here! Take care my friend ❤️

[@Linda2]

Such Beautiful scenery. We miss you when you don't put out many videos, I am sure others do to. If possible could you do more like you used to. Until next time ✌

[@billweber6875]

Thanks Mike, I love Colorado been there years ago and they bring back memories...

[@leroywaller7604]

KEEP ON KEEPING ON HAVE A NICE DRIVE M MIKE THANK YOU FAR ALL YOU SHOW US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! with your AMAZIND SKILLS MY OPINION- change your camera angle UP SLIGHTLY. AIM IT AROUND AS YOU LOOK AROUND AT THE SCENERY THANKS FOR YOUR CONSDERATION L.W.

[@chrishodgson1968]

Amazing video. That must be awesome to drive that 👍

[@fartooclose2765]

This beautiful landscape deserves a 1080 resolution at least! ;-)

[@johnnymichael1804]

Give me 4k and I'll nut on my phone lol.

[@taunaengus4978]

This is a great bicycle ride, done it 3-4 times. 50+ mph on a couple of the downhills.

[@cherylday5270]

my daughter in law and some of her family will be driving this, weekend of June 26-29 then take the train - funny how you are now showing this;i love your drives- esp when you are in TX panhandle and go through Clayton, N.M. and the John Morrow highway.. TY and drive safe.

[@mariahjames2395]

Nice, I miss Colorado I've been through there a couple times beautiful drive

[@davidt.watson8094]

Nice ride,great day for a carefree ride, last time I was in this area I took the train to Silverton from Durango

[@apower912]

Beautiful scenery!!!!!!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Praying for your health and a good docs report brother 👍🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@esamhamdy6855]

I love your videos l am going to to beautiful places without the hustle of driving and the expensive hotels Thank you

[@almeggs3247]

Mike this is much better than driving I get to see much more. Even as a passenger in a car I don’t see as much as with you!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

What a beautiful scenic route you are on. That last town you called Silverton was the one that didn't allow visitors? The snow on the mountains is beautiful. It was 50°'s here yesterday & today due to an "Atmospheric Roadblock over the Carolinas'." Mike have a nice day. Peace always be unto you as well.

[@Cptstokes]

I have driven that road from Montrose to Durango many times especially when my step sister was going to school there. Best driven in the snow! Especially red Mountain pass!

[@charleshanna3123]

Thanks Mike Awesome View Amazing Video

[@weremodel]

Mike, May the Good Lord give you a long life so you can continue to post these videos which takes us away from the daily to the awe struck. Peace!!!!

[@barbarabunt1501]

Absolutely beautiful and scary roads all at the same time!

[@NapierNimbus]

Just fabulous scenery and how fortunate to have such amazing recording conditions. Great shame about the trees affected by the beetle.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

If I was one of those cars in front of you coming down the pass I would have pulled over.... I'm a little chicken when it come to a 18 wheeler behind me... I learn to drive in the Great Smoky Mtns, two lane curvy roads, oh yea...Great shotgun ride today... Thanks

[@lonniephipps5329]

Nice country up and see you there thank you

[@jetblack5115]

Stunning views wow great video

[@Skullitor]

Wow, That was beautiful. Must be scarry as hell in winter.

[@jackterry7664]

Naw1!!

[@sakorn007]

So beautiful route !

[@anthonyamendolia818]

Bet that waterfall, best spring water

[@davidfromcolorado5295]

Love the scenery keep up the vids

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

Beautiful drive. But some areas need guardrails. ! You are a good narrator. I enjoy your videos.BE SAFE OUT THERE..🏔

[@kimberlyrav]

Look at the respect people give you, they didnt wave at anyone else, only YOU!

[@diamondback2295]

LOVE That drive. I make it every chance I get but it’s not fun when it’s snow packed in a 42 foot wrecker pulling a tractor trailer.

[@daveyheeren182]

Great Video Moutain Mike waiting for your next video Dave

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Mike for scenery you have the best job in the world good luck and stay safe in this scamdemic

[@leebenson4874]

IYO does this make me a biker?? At 16 I rode my CB175 from Sioux City, IA to Portland, OR. Two up with camping gear!!!!! She did just fine!!!

[@timsr.6706]

Very cool video, thank you !

[@marvinhedgecock5656]

BEAUTIFUL, JUST BEAUTIFUL! I IS A CREDIT TO OUR CREATOR, JEHOVAH GOD. MARVIN FROM UTAH 🌍🌍🌍

[@cindycrockettbradley5058]

Always wanted to see Silverton!

[@rmcnasty7319]

Good Video, Thank you for sharing. A Video of Inside the town of Silverton ,would be nice. Years ago , a great Indian Warrior Falling Rock, Left out one cold & Snowy Morning to the Mountain top,To Hunt for A White Tail Deer. To give to the Chief to win his daughter's hand in Marriage. He Never Returned. The next spring he was no where to be found. They Posted Signs on paths & Roads Around the Mountains. Watch for Falling Rock.

[@hootwho3640]

Hello, hello, hello. Love the ride Mr. MMM

[@antoonvermeulen8064]

You may be lafhing, but the seens give rest even peace your voice is trustfully it makes moderate, how many miles you drove bringing food, machines for and to people how many miles on your back ,and so not only transport but even you take people on your tours magnifisent.

[@jeffbugbee3859]

Hey Mike I'm looking to travel to Vegas we normally. Take 80 to 789 down to 13 in Colorado to 70 west the first time we went through there you showed us that way around Vail Pass but I would like to start going that way I have to pull my 5th wheel out to Vegas hopefully in September

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks MMM that was a great ride along wow peace!!!

[@athollmcnicoll256]

I seem to remember last year or so you drove the same passes and stopped at Silverton, called it a day and then video 2 was up the other side! Of course in that video you were semi-loaded so speed was down a notch but we'll see what happens in party 2? Cheers Mike.

[@MrElosn]

Maravilloso 🌲🌲😍

[@TheJhtlag]

Thanks, trying to identify where I camped out, Little Molas Lake just after the pass. Free campground and I'm asking around "where do I pay"? Pretty cold that night - think that was in September - wearing my clothes in my sleeping bag but fantastic starry sky that night. 'course, not sleeping much didn't help my nerves going over Red Mt. the next day. (a little coffee at the gas station where you turn off left to go north in Silverton did)

[@daveyheeren182]

Great Video Mountain Mike

[@robertthompson1489]

great vid thanks for the effort it took to make an edit it

[@nancychughesredfern8604]

My Aspen is home with my great grand son Archer , yes my daughter named her after the tree.

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU,,GREAT PART OF THIS COUNTRY...DID YOU EVER RIDE THE RR?,,,SAFE TRAVELS..