Trucking Eastbound and Down I-70 in Snow.. Breakdown Diddy!!!

[@tinkerlynch5276]

Nice to see you back Mike !!! I like the way you explain everything. I like Riding Shotgun & Sasnak for that very reason. I'm a lot less of a Nervous Nellie on icy roads with a big rig coming up behind me now because I understand more what you guys are thinking and doing when you come up behind me. Thanks !!!

[@billk7234]

Agree with you on 3M and Sasnak both great common sense drivers with an entertainment flair!!

[@tinkerlynch5276]

@@billk7234 I used to work in the Colorado area that Mike drives and have kids & grandkids in the Grand Junction area. Know some of those roads very well and can't believe how much they've grown since the last time I was through there in 2015. Recently Sasnak has taken me through Texas and California via his route that I have never seen in the daylight but have traveled through when I moved west and on various trips back & forth since then. They would both make excellent tour guides !!! PS I make a piss poor shotgun rider, would've been booted out the passenger's door an hour into the trips !

[@thomasmadden1011]

Driver slow in snow

[@richardcoram1562]

I'm glad I don't get to play in it anymore! I drove forty seasons through this winter wonderland accident free. Funny, but You drive the Large Car just like me. Thanks for shootin' the video and letting us ride shotgun.🇺🇸🎲👍

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Glad to see a video from you, Mike....I've said it a bunch of times but here goes...."I love riding shotgun during a snow storm with Mountain Man Mike" Thanks for sharing

[@anthonywilson6611]

Most people get stressed watching videos like this. I find it relaxing. I hauled a cargo trailer from prince George to Rosthern with my partner. In the middle of winter. Only a half ton. Prolly weighed about 4000 pounds in total. I never towed a trailer before. Went through jasper. And there was no gas stations or hardly any civilization in there. Got dark real fast. That was stressful. Being new to towing and using a truck I never drove. In a place I hadn't been. In absolutely awful weather. I made that trip 2 times with 2 loads of stuff. Both times the weather was awful. It made me more confident behind the wheel at the end of the second trip. I took my friend with me the second go round who also hadn't towed before. And I did most of the driving. Right at the end near North Battleford the weather turned exceptionally bad. The roads were pure ice. Couple times I felt the truck slide on the highway. That last leg of the journey was the hardest drive I've ever had to do in my life. But I'm glad I did it. Now I have the confidence to face the weather solo. I don't recommend everyone doing that. But it was a metaphorical kick in the pants to be a more assertive driver. So I enjoy watching you drive and chat. It's calming for me. Good job!

[@pattygonzales9605]

Have a good weekend down there in CO. Good to be riding along again.

[@DD-mp9ok]

Thought the plow truck was going to plow you! I'm fascinated by drivers that can't see something as big as a semi but have somehow survived to adulthood. Miracles are real, lol.

[@cbufffly]

Great video! Especially the spin out! Great respect for mother nature in a bad mood. For your fans in Europe, over 300 mi of the I-80 (called the Sno Chi Minh trail by locals) closed Wed and was supposed to be reopened late Thurs. Haven't heard anything about reopening yet. Closure due to blowing snow. UPDATE: I-80 was reopened from Evanston to Laramie, WY on Friday, per KGAB radio. It was a "rolling closure" so if one town was at capacity it would be closed at the previous town forward. I have only driven the SCM trail once headed east in UHaul's Big Boy (the JM model) towing my little Toyota p/u with my 7 yro son riding shotgun. It was late October but the only snow we had was at the top of the pass east of Laramie. No worries though, we'd had road security traveling with four semi truckers. Back in Lancaster, CA my flying buddies insisted on sending us off with a portable cb and antenna sticking out just above the driver's side window. It was before everyone had cell phones. Anyway, it was a fun trip. They taught me cb talk instead of "that pilot stuff" and made our relocation to Wyo unforgettable. But that's a story for another day. Hope Mother Nature stays in a better mood a little longer, but we usually experience one last temper tantrum between late April and mid-May. She's a capricious lady though and has been known to snow on the 4th of July! So please stay safe and alert while driving I-80. Between the wind and Wyo driving skills it's often hair-raising to say the least.

[@herroausw]

Nice to have you back on the road.

[@navneetmishra4473]

Mike sir, I love the way you start the vlog, the way you greet..

[@karenecurran7895]

The plow blade got my attention, those road conditions made me white knuckle it, and then you tell me the speed we are traveling. Oh man!! I still want to say TY MMM. Have a blessed Easter

[@christinesales905]

Glad you have the snow and not here. Be safe. Glad to see your video.

[@wilma685]

Another great video, i love it when you drive in the snow... snow is so pretty .. enjoyed it a lot.. Be watching for another one.. Be safe...

[@paulson6270]

Great to see ya again. Plus snow that's nice too.

[@kimfrommn7162]

Great to see you made another video!!! Enjoy riding with you in any type of weather!!! Have a Great Weekend and a Blessed Easter!!!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

[@melanierandolph6953]

Good to ride with you again but I'm glad I'm not in the snow. The tulips are getting ready to bloom here in Indiana. Blessings to you at this Easter time.

[@NatureLovingirl]

Love to hear your voice along with the drive 😊

[@billclements3879]

Nice to see ya back, always thanks for sharing your ride with us Mike … stay safe and warm

[@troyledbetter6597]

Glad I got to see another video before the snow season is over!

[@rachelfellers1126]

Hi Mike! So glad to see you and ride shotgun in the snow. 🙂

[@deztee8030]

Good Morning 👋 always nice to watch your videos. You take care and travel safe 👍

[@candaceaustin4258]

Glad to be able to ride with you.

[@libby5335]

Really like riding along with you and the way you explain things. We are a little bit familiar with roads around Colorado. Loved your reference to bailing wire. Can remember my dad saying if you had bailing wire and a big leather belt, you could fix almost anything that went wrong with your vehicle. Course that vehicle was a Model A! Drive safe!

[@rogerkiok2491]

🇩🇪 Hallo Mike . Vielen herzlichen Dank für das Video. Frohe Ostertage bei der Familie. 🇺🇸 Hello Mike. Many heartfull Thank you for the Video. Happy Easter by the Family.

[@henriettadenzig8743]

Good afternoon everyone hope you are having a good day . happy good Friday everyone.

[@jackball4201]

Hey everyone, here it is after lunch Saturday, finishing up my little vacation on the Eastern Slope, found this latest video from Mike and thought "Man i've got to go back west and LOOK AT THIS MESS, then i looked at the date he filmed it and thought well, that's like 2 months ago so i'm good. Always check the date folks. But still love RIDING SHOTGUN in the snow, rain, heat, sleet whatever. Dust in Arizona picking up alfalfa blizzards in Utah, picking up sawdust whatever. the scenery is still the best. Take care, you all and have a Blessed Easter. SEE YA

[@shawnrhyme5831]

I'm enjoying your ride. You're giving some narration. There are a lot of people who don't know how to talk. Thanks.

[@charleshicks3492]

Nice ride in the snow, good to hear from you Take care😎😎😎👍👍

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

And here was me thinking the New truck broken already till I read the date and saw it was prior to old Betsy retiring, so still the old comfy seat to sit in as Old Mike hunkers down and puts metal to the floor when possible.

[@michaelmaggini9160]

So funny, I just drove this today. Eagle to Avon. I live in Eagle Vail. Find it interesting what you guys do. Thanks for your service. I guess some one needs some saw dust in Denver

[@lindajomanson5925]

Hey Mike...nice to see you driving along on those Colorado mountain roads. I appreciate you letting me ride shotgun with you. It’s always entertaining and educational. Love and Happy Easter to you and your family. 🥰🙏🙏🥰❤️💗💙❤️💗💙🙏🙏

[@lyndacompton1846]

Sounds like smart driving thank you

[@Wearefree83]

Wow! Snowww??? In România is like a summer day with 20 degrees Celsius weather...

[@Sonoma_Coast]

around 9000-10,000 feet elevation = about 3000 meters also it was filmed 2 months ago mid February

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Nice to se you back again Mike ^-^ God bless all truck driver in America 🙌 love from Morocco sir ❤

[@pattygonzales9605]

Have a great week out there on the highway. Will be lookin' for more rides in the shotgun seat. Be safe as you always do.

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks MMM be safe out there peace!

[@tedlassenpiano5771]

I'm and old creep, and you're letting me traveling Colorado vicariously.

[@ronniethorsen3458]

Of course when the plow was getting closer a song,which is now stuck in my head, come to mind. Squeeze Play....J.Giles Band. The 80s were great weren't they. Lol

[@ungabungaable]

Great to see ya mashing that motor mike. see ya still out there playing in exploded frosty the snowman stuff.

[@dalelanglett2803]

Mike you are one bad ass truck driver awesome 🤩

[@deniseboudreau324]

Happy Easter to you and your family. Miss seeing your videos.

[@c-trainsutton9506]

That crazy to see this cause n mid march,It’s been a year since I ran up there and that was 2 years ago winter was over by February ,man I would have to be up there to believe it’s still like winter up there like so

[@joycemcfee1829]

My day is complete. Mike's back. I know what east bound on the highway means, but was does the "down" mean?

[@alenb5549]

It’s a reference from the movie Smokey and the Bandit.

[@marsack7]

Good question. Could it mean the accelerator pedal is down?

[@rapman5363]

Back in the day when you were finished with your conversation on the CB but we’re still monitoring the channel you were “down”. That’s where the down from Eastbound and Down comes from. The song Eastbound and Down was written by Jerry Reed for the movie Smoky and the Bandit but the saying was common long before the movie was made. I hope that answers your question........I’m down.

[@joycemcfee1829]

@@rapman5363 Thank you, I'm down with that. We used to have a little booklet that came with our CB which explained some of the truckers' words, but that was a long time ago. During the CB craze, we drove to Colorado on vacation, and it kept us entertained on that long drive.

[@RidealongGang]

Wow that's alot of snow

[@patrisha573]

Hello Mt Man Mike Happy Easter my friend

[@maryhill909]

Good work Mike! Still have that hot Cadillac?

[@shawnrhyme5831]

I lived in Glenwood Springs Colorado for a while way back in the day. An actor was the president back then.

[@rileymorgan9084]

Long time seeing Mike. How have you an family been?

[@rockymountainhigh1207]

Is that UT or CO on I 70 (NVM you answered my question)

[@NorRavel]

WOW, you filmed it tomorrow the 16th and showing it on the 15th... great camera

[@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on]

February 16th of 2022. Lol He has a new truck now days see last video he put up.😊

[@ejr5480]

Why say “and down”? What’s that mean?

[@sherry73blues84]

Happy easter.❤

[@judithwilber2540]

its april 16th...exactly 2 months later lol

[@jorgesancdz4751]

Excelentes videos !!!!!

[@tanyajenkins919]

Darn snow bet you be glad when it ends .

[@solidaudioTV]

Not new to your channel (have enjoyed watching your treks thru the snow ) but this is my first comment. I was just curious if you use a wireless mic on these videos or just the mic on the camera you're using? Asking because your audio sounds better than what I've been getting making videos like this. Appreciate your channel. Thanks!

[@saichonsriwilai8157]

Hi Mike from Thailand

[@artbrownsr]

At least the sawdust could give some traction if necessary! I don't like warm snow, I like max 15 to min -10.

[@garrymacdonald7449]

Rumble straps all-over Canada sometimes even in the whites

[@lindacarpenter8071]

Haven’t seen new videos lately hope you are ok.

[@stupadaso7948]

Hammer Down! Pass em on the shoulder! Knock em out of the way! Go faster! Foot on the floor! You can do it! Show us how it's done! HAMMER DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lesend5026]

ENJOY SNOW you shouldnt complain so much, you do have a job be thankful... GOD BLESS AN LOVE TO YOU!!!

[@stevenorcott354]

DOT Physical??? Does it cough??

[@lesend5026]

you are such a WINER!!!

[@alenb5549]

Hola Hola Que Pasola Mike

[@rileymorgan9084]

Looks like a wet snow.

[@sunnyray2048]

🍭SWEET🍭God Bless🙏🏼

[@cathyreed6180]

Howdy

[@zino6310]

LEVELR ARM......WHEN BROKE IT CAUSES SUSPENSION DEFLATION AND CAN BIND UP DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING WEIRD DRIVING FEELING 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@scottsasser7607]

I like how other other truckers I can tell they're having a little problems in that snow and ice I wonder what they're thinking when you get blow by them more like saying to them I'll see what I can do

[@stephenhudson6543]

Hey guy tell Mike calamities happen in threes

[@timothybradek3560]

Hi Mike, can you either share the "what's up" w/ that pethedic sq. tubing D.O.T. bumper or suggest a "go to" for information??? W/ all parties from all 4 governments stressing safety, and then allow that decapitating trailor rearend, common on all models, to go as though unnoticed.. is unheard of. It's hardly a bumber, but serves what purpose?

[@truenorther]

I now you don't cross border often, be nice if you take a run to Canada once and post it Neighbor! God Bless drive safe!.. you can't fillm a border cross but show planet it's same roads .... North America! R.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Like riding through a Winter Wonderland. Some of these drivers just don't slow down for anything.

[@AverageGamerUSA]

I know I'm riding shotgun, but does that mean I can't have an open container while watching?

[@sandrahankins8488]

Hey I'm riding shotgun with Mike

[@georgesmith8113]

👍👍👊

[@mihailciop5648]

👏💐

[@diamondback2295]

Hola hola que pasola

[@bonniegardner1154]

Dude fucking slow down!@!!@@!

[@anncrystal2785]

I am subscribed to you but u show up once every 2 months are so

[@arneservatius1982]

Not to criticize your employer but every company needs an enforced preventive maintenance program ! That is big priority at nuke plants/military. Trucks last 3X longer truckers get to retire.😁🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@metea8271]

Please take this as you will. What are you doing to help the Peoples convoy truckers?

[@matth7744]

Show something new like New York to California or something

[@whoaskedbro9279]

Idk who is first

[@SlimShady771]

These trucks are built like such crap nowadays. As soon as you hit over 400k things start failing. Hell even sooner also from what I've seen from people i know.