Trucking a Dangerous Hwy on Snow & Ice. Southbound and Down Hwy 287 CO, OK, TX

[@angelaskarecky8290]

I loved reading these comments and seeing all the people across the world who are dedicated fans and all the warm wishes, it made me cry. Mike is my uncle and I'm so happy and proud of him. Love you uncle Mike ❤ 💙

[@bertrandlechat4330]

You're so lucky to have him!

[@cornerstone403]

My husband and I are elderly and unable to travel anymore. This is our alternative. Mike drives, we look at the scenery.

[@melissalee2166]

We all take truckers for granted....thank you for all you do!!

[@babydriver8134]

I don't.

[@karifredrikson8492]

Hi from Minnesota! I enjoy hearing your voice because it sounds a lot like my husbands. He was a peaceful Guy. Also I am reminded of how beautiful & vast our Country is. Thank you for being the Mark Twain of the Trucking World!

[@brendanlane3294]

My dad loves watching you we live in Australia every morning without fail my dad Neville lane will be up at 5am on KZbin watching your channel my dad is retired now his 71 years young thought I would just let u know his a big fan of yours thank you kind regards Brendan lane son of Neville lane

[@SC-oi9wp]

Awesome!! ❤️

[@anthonyamendolia818]

Hi Neville, Greetings from the USA...and Neville my name is Helen and I call Shotgun!

[@KyleInOklahoma]

Greetings from these long & lonely roads in Ireland. Ive been driving aaaaaaall......afternoon to cover the island, coast to coast with fresh bread, lol. Hope your pops is well Brendan. God Bless.

[@elenaceleste983]

Your Dad is a dedicated fan. Very addicting to watch Mike driving through beautiful country side of the U.S. very educational. Being trap indoor from this Covid 19 there's nothing better than watching Mike drive and riding shotgun along with him.🙏❤🙏🎄☃️

[@phyllisjorgensen7901]

@@elenaceleste983 ,'

[@samhorani9423]

Amazing how relaxed you are in the terrible conditions

[@arnoldgtz7052]

Wow what a coincidence Im in your video at minute 15:48 flatbed orange peterbilt I remember that icy day!!

[@tomm4423]

Hey Orange, nice package.

[@arnoldgtz7052]

@@tomm4423 Thanks!!!

[@cathy9160]

We are all Mikes children we all watch him to make sure he is driving safe lol .

[@elenaceleste983]

I love watching Mike and riding shotgun with his travel very calming and eventhough some of his video get you on the edge of your seat his calm demeanor calms me down. Good job Mike 👍👍👍👍👍❤❄❄❄☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄

[@marshashonk4667]

I found your channel by accident the other day, and now I am addicted! My father retired from over the road truck driving (32 years). Drive safe!

[@marko.9615]

Just wanted to let you know my 90 year old mother absolutely loves your videos. She will sit and watch them all day

[@brendalaveine7756]

My dad drove large trucks all his life. He taught my 5 brothers and myself how drive everything. I learned how drive on 3 speed floor shifter. So fun watch U. Feels like I'm back with my dad. He hauled lumber. Was fun go with him as a child. Been 50 years since been in 18w

[@johnmumbyii1717]

Been down that highway so many times in the blowing snow..... Doesn't phase me anymore.. Be safe out there drivers.

[@davidkeyes206]

I’m taking a year off right now due to the pandemic, but I’ve run 18 wheels down this road 40 or 50 times, mostly on the Calgary to Houston run. Heavy truck traffic on US287 365 days a year. These conditions add a thick layer of stress. Easy does it, brother. Good job.

[@NorRavel]

Thank YOU, Sir... for your efforts.... enjoy the trip with ya.

[@TheBrix57]

I enjoy the videos of the roads that I traveled 30 years ago. Back then, those roads were very lightly traveled and the cities much smaller.

[@Sirphil-dj9dh]

I have a nerve wracking time just driving my Jeep Compass through rain. And here you are driving a semi!! Hats off to you my friend. Well done!!! Philip B

[@thecakemomtrucker6128]

You’ve been an inspiration to me & now I am not super afraid to drive on the snow. I used to be stressed out all the time & now I am chilling out.

[@David-yh5po]

Hello all. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@NatureAndOther]

Hello back at you

[@ruthdebrosse3467]

My dad was a back in the day trucker. When you could trust truckers. Mike you are the same not many out there today. A lot of foreign and young hotshots now

[@Love18wheelz]

That thin stuff is what will get a driver..I just got out of the seat this year. 3 mos time I've lost 50# and got my health back.

[@Torsee]

Good for you! Thanks for all the deliveries.

[@0xsergy]

usually it comes with ice in my experience. you see a little powder and think nothing of it.

[@moonshiner5412]

I started watching you recently because you drive on a lot of the roads I have driven in the West. I agree with your style of driving. The only trucks I drove were when in the US Air Force. I was in a mobile outfit out of Tinker AFB, OK known as the 3rd Herd. Drove military semi's and all the M Series vehicles all around the USA. I enjoy the same types of roads as you. Wife can't really understand the enjoyment I get out of driving the 2 lanes roads across the country. I agree the trees out east make it seem like driving in a canyon. Back in the 70's and 80's used the CB but it seemed to go out of style. I would ride shotgun with you any time! Thanks for the rides! Be safe and keep the greasy side down!

[@LaCatLady]

Sound excellent on this video as compared to the last one. Thank you, Mike. Enjoyed the ride. Safe trucking.

[@bobkersten1957bk]

Mike Thanks For that beautiful pictures from Colorado and the Neighourhoods..

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Thanks for another great shotgun ride in the ice and snowy conditions. Love waking up to another video from you, it just goes real good with my coffee and bailey's... Take care

[@freeamericausa1]

Two days in a row Mike. Great riding with ya! Stay safe. PEACE!

[@MegaSnow121]

I held my breath there a few times, and sure was happy you were driving and not me. Keep those winter driving videos coming. Be safe!

[@kppr55]

Always be on the lookout for an out, no matter the situation.

[@johnfrank6112]

I retired from Saia a year ago. For 20 years, I wore out I-10 between Texas and Louisiana. I'm enjoying riding along and seeing country and weather that's not flat and has seasonal changes. Be safe and take care.

[@Torsee]

Hey, Thanks for your work! Have fun in retirement!

[@gwendolyn1360]

1978. Me driving a small front wheel drive in a total white-out blizzard on that road. I stayed with an 18-wheeler all the way from I-70 to Amarillo, TX. I will never forget that drive!

[@jackball4201]

Again, thanks Mike for allowing us to ride along. Snow is always fun. If only all of America knew how much we all depend upon the OTR drivers to get us what we need. I was hoping those drywall haulers were coming to my job, but i'm just not ready. Sounds like some people really dont like to ride shotgun, but free speech. I just don't have to like what they say. anyway, PEACE. We are waiting for more. See ya

[@maggardyful]

Hello Mike, thank you for the video! Stay safe, you and your family! PEACE!

[@tedlassenpiano5771]

Thanks for this! I live in Denver, but have shirttail relatives in Lamar. I've driven 287 in the snow and it's white knuckler.

[@desertlady1795]

Oh my Mike ! I’m so glad we didn’t pass the cdot truck ! Thank goodness 😅 you are an awesome truck driver 👏 ! Looking forward to more snow videos ! Stay safe !

[@evie00sleep68]

That ice & snow turns a four lane into a two lane. Deadly but beautiful. 🐞🎧🎼🎶🥂Thanks for the post.

[@everettvancampen3315]

Enjoyed seeing this country, I was born in Lamar and raised 15 miles East of 287. Weather changes quickly in that area.

[@everettvancampen3315]

Went to College at Goodwell

[@jimjames6487]

Hi Mike always enjoy riding along with you and getting to see all these different areas awesome mate thanks from new Zealand peace

[@sprrwprnts]

287 makes you sweat bullets. I nearly jack-knifed once hauling glassware from Aurora to DFW. Nobody expected inch thick solid ice glazing in October, yet I saw too many rollovers that day.

[@elsajones6325]

This is a very interesting stretch of hiway. Miles and miles of little to no trees. Always carry plenty of food and water.

[@dougallen4675]

Always enjoy riding along.

[@JD-zm4eh]

On the road again. Thanks for the trek down highway, Mike.

[@jerrybarger876]

Mike I’m glad to see you got a mavic Air 2 Drone to use in your videos. I hope to see more drone footage in the coming months. Good Job.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Yup.. have to get the 107 though. but working on it. Thx

[@marybraxton7579]

Hi ! Mike , I really enjoy the videos, thank you . Your voice is so nice and soothing so, I usually get sleepy. Keep them coming and be careful. God bless you.

[@tazmod7272]

Hi Mountain Man Mike. Be careful out there. Happy trucking.

[@danaya1202]

I was born in Denver Colorado and currently live 58 miles from Amarillo and about 40 miles from Dumas Texas :)

[@josephmurrill3644]

Mike! You’re a good truck operator, it’s going to pain me to say this to you. It’s nothing you can do about how another driver drives his or her car or truck or bus. You can follow them or wait until an opportunity to drive around them and move on as you safely handle your vehicle.

[@territaylor447]

Such a treat!! Another great video this week and thanks for letting us ride along. You're one of the best drivers out there esp in these white knuckling trips. After 50+ years there I can say I learned HOW to drive in it but it wasn't my fav for sure!! Having to deal with the newbies from out of states esp CA being invincible in their SUVs learning was always fun too...NOT ! LOL!! Be Safe Mike and thank you! See you next time.

[@StephenZ827]

Can't help but wonder how the pioneers did it at what 4 ....5 miles and hour. Thanks for the ride, sitting safe in Va.

[@elsajones6325]

Sadly, many didn't make it

[@swithinbarclay4797]

To make it to Oregon or California, to beat November's snows in the Sierra and-or Cascades, they had to position in Western Illinois, Western Missouri, right when they expected that their then current winter was on the wane (2nd to 3rd week of February) , when they wanted just a little warmth for nights; the trail not yet too mucky from excessive thaw; not yet TOO warm, to trigger fast melt and floods; so, that by the time flood season started in earnest (3rd week of May or so), they were in decently ridged country. Then they'd be avoiding the bottomlands, where the flooding would be more dangerous. The trail by this time, would be mostly "consolidated", before it turned to foul dust. Plenty of dust up ahead, in today's Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, but as long as the Indians were not offended, and the Bison did not form vast, impenetrable, and ornery herds, they could build up a respectably rapid rhythm (June-July), to have a good chance of making it to Cal and-or Ore, by the last week of September, if, everything else went smoothly. They would have to make THE DECISION, AND COMMIT to it, ideally, 18 months in advance.

[@lindas1496]

Please be safe. I know you are a pro... but not the new drivers. Signed a mom and grandma.🙏🇨🇦❤️

[@kvdme]

Flat plane sky. Hard to drive with. Tires the eyes. Be safe!

[@karenecurran7895]

These ice and snow covered roads are not fun. So glad we didn't pass that vehicle. Be safe out there MMM. God bless you!

[@samben6805]

Y RIGHT KAREN I DROVE IN SAME CONDTION REALLY REALLY STRESSFULL AND DANGEROUS ,TRUCK DRIVERS BECARFUL AND BE SAFE YOUR FAMILY NEED YOU

[@leanderpukade]

Wieder mal unterwegs mit dir. Gerne würde ich mitfahren, immer wieder spannend!

[@band586]

I would not prefer to drive over 45pm in this weather condition Have a safe trip, sir!

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi Mike: good to see you out in your element! Not bad conditions for the most part. Be safe thanks for posting nice video. Edward

[@davidmellet261]

Mike I don't miss the feeling of losing the front end I'm sure you no what I'm talking about

[@rosemavers757]

Many blessings to all the wonderful truckers out there. All the great people who have made comments.

[@marshallcato9939]

GREAT VIDEO.....I was in this the same day you were. Caught it at the beginning leaving Lamar around 23:45. Got intonOklahoma and 50 MPH wind with snow and light ice.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I think I went through 1400 to 1700

[@evie00sleep68]

The beautiful 287 South of Larimar. Riding Shotgun: again. Sure hope you keep on Trucking & stay healthy. Your the best.❄🏔🏞⛽. Don't for get that big 🌯🌯. Thanks for the post

[@Bluesman76]

good morning for me hi from Greece!

[@brendalaveine7756]

U R an excellent driver. Remember dad teaching me stay in powder . Still do that when driving in snow. It freaked some people out until I explained.

[@Transition333]

Your beautiful voice reminds me of a very interesting person on KZbin named Juan O Savin. I’m in the South, but am from the Northeast and miss snow so much I’m constantly watching channels like this. One favorite is a beautiful, snowy train route by Rail Cowgirl. Stay safe on the roads!

[@virginiaswafford7078]

As always another great ride.not a fan of driving in the ice and snow,I'll leave this up to you and just be a passenger a little safer.thanks for all that you do ,without the trucker's we would be in a world of hurt.as my husband would say.stay safe out there and keep those wheels rolling. Until next time.

[@samdillsaver7676]

“Dreaded highway 287” I always try and get through there early in the morning when all the slow trucks and drivers are still sleeping.

[@douglasmartin1689]

Are you talking about me?

[@robertduffin455]

That was scary just watching You stay safe out there 🎄🇬🇧

[@narlee2014]

Good ole 287! When I lived in Amarillo I was on that thing all the time to Ft. Worth. From Lamar past Amarillo it can be flat flat flat. People don’t realize that although flat it’s a high elevation and the Texas Panhandle can get frequent snows there. Affiliated Food drivers around Amarillo can be real doozies so watch out for them lol!

[@junobishop6509]

I love following you on Google Earth. Thanks for the scenery!

[@donkeeton7897]

I use to drive OTR and have ran this road many times and also with snow NB out of Amarillo I had snow from north of Amarillo to Colorado state line was headed up to western Nebraska with a 42,000 pound load of copper tubing made it ok once beyond Texas where the roads were the messiest Oklahoma and Colorado had a lot of snow but the roads were clear but a lot of snow elsewhere.

[@edwardjones9631]

Hola MtnManMike- good trucking video. Good ride. Thks.

[@idaestabrook4498]

mike, when you talk about jake 1, 2, or 3; just exactly what is that? i know it has something to do with slowing the truck down. one of these times maybe you could show us the inside of the business end of what you're working with. thanks guy. appreciate the education. had no idea the trucking industry was so regulated! how do you keep track of it all? everytime i go to Walmart now, i think of you truck drivers. thank you most sincerely.

[@ClearwaterBeachBum]

Ida, Jake brakes are Jacob's engine brakes. Google will give you greater details. Jake brakes reduce engine combustion to slow down the truck. When Mike takes his foot off the throttle, the engine engages and you hear the loud rumble from the exhaust. Hopes this helps, Cheers!

[@idaestabrook4498]

thank you. I'll do that. @@ClearwaterBeachBum

[@brianmoore1820]

Best wishes to you and yours for a blessed Christmas and all the best for 2021. Thank you for the rides this year.

[@jaybee608]

I'm afraid to watch on icy roads! Always glad to see you made it through.

[@davidboehringer5750]

Sorry Mike really late today I guess I'll have to ride in the bunk.

[@christinesales905]

Glad that snow is in your parts. Hate snow and ice. Be safe with your deliveries.

[@richardmak2789]

Hi Shotgun! i like to tell you Shotgun, i really am enjoying driving with you or other truck drivers. i also drove trucks before as good as you are Shotgun. Now i like to watch you guys. Good truck drivers. Peace with you Shotgun Mike.

[@debikami1]

That pile up the other day in Texas was scary! So you stay safe!

[@moleisrich1]

Good ok Lemar. I did some work there years ago. Like the desert of Colorado

[@rachelt2482]

Enjoyed the ride Mike, thanks! :)

[@lindas1496]

I really enjoy your videos...❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@veiantony4966]

I'm happy your driving and the Rockies good weather was a cool ride

[@jenniferedwards6673]

I was gripping the door handle on this one! Love your videos 💚

[@bobkersten1957bk]

Mike and Familie i folow you with your Volvo truck,its now 23-12-2020 i wish you a merry christmas from Bob Kersten,Wijchen the Netherlands..

[@vanscoyoc]

Sending friendly xmas honks your way. Thanks for your work

[@kathypage1674]

On the road again Nice ride thanks for sharing Happy trails

[@ginabrown7763]

Really enjoy the ride. Put the videos on the TV screen and its more real. Stay safe out there. Sunny side up.

[@clifforddalton3067]

Thank you for all the videos. Very interesting.

[@giltk8258]

Basically your hauling a popcorn load and this road is great. Winter in Canada call that road good.

[@jrhepburn1513]

Again, great video love your comments be safe.

[@livingonadollar2882]

Changed my idea on snow that far south I figured it was about the limit before you head further in like Dallas I'm up in Canada You drive into Ontario at the border normally snow isnt that bad And its cleared And salted in a timely manner because you have a inter chain of citys along the great lake Once you pass northward 1 hr of Toronto You start hitting snow walls And less plowing the further your up there Mom lived 5 hours north of Toronto We tend to see her before and after winter lol And thats with snow tires ---stay safe

[@paulspecht5165]

Drove that on my first run from Boise Idaho down to Dallas Fort Worth in December 2011. It was a good experience as a first time driver.

[@DougCeleste]

I drive my car on 350 west of 287 but NEVER in the winter! I always see the signs on that route saying that the highway is not plowed from 7 PM to 5 AM. God help anyone driving out there between those times when there is a blizzard. Also NOT the highway to be on during a thunderstorm with the large hail and tornadoes that do happen in that part of Colorado.

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks mmm nice ride along peace!!!

[@kerryjacobson5465]

Great video, Mike! You just keeep on driving like you do, and don't pay any attention to the clowns in the nosebleed section!

[@earlharman2040]

One night, trucking thru Oklahoma, they had tornado’s all around us, it was night, heavy rain. A cold front was coming in from the west. I battled thru the rain until I got to just north of Dallas and shut down. The cold front hit and the next morning, I couldn’t open my damn doors, they were frozen shut. I had to hold onto the door handle and kick the door to break the ice that held the door.

[@kevinmoore2618]

I like this guy if drivers would watch his videos they would be a better driver I've seen about all of them. He knows what he doing be safe riding. Shotgun and keep videos going I wish I would of made videos 28 years started in colorado never had an accident either but it crazy I drove like you do only at night in snow storms no on on road

[@earlharman2040]

I was going through Vicksburg, Mississippi once and it started snowing like crazy. This little old lady was just poking along and we all had to slow our trucks down so we wouldn’t hit her and when we went around her, it just threw up a lot of snow. She didn’t need to be out the. I couldn’t believe it was snowing in Vicksburg, Mississippi.,.

[@AhmedOnly1]

US287 from Fort Collin, CO to Laramie, WY is the worst I have ever seen. Buttes-Virginia Dale

[@evevening7995]

Hi from EVE in the UK, Just found your videos, I love seeing the snow, you seem to be a very good driver, are you driving a big lorry, if you are you must be a good driver, best wishes to you from EVE.

[@apower912]

Yes, it is a big lorry. I first learned lorry was what the British call big commercial trucks when I was in England.

[@sunnyray2048]

🍭SWEET🍭Thanks for the ride MMM! 🚛Rubber Down, Metal Up🚛💖ML💖SunnyRay 🌞🌲🌲🌲

[@bendavis6550]

my dad drove in San Jose California and San cruise California holding cement even helped build pichaco pass just before Hollister CA

[@69adrummer]

lol I love it: R.S. Hits ice... Backs off throttle... down to 55 ... me, a rookie: :(

[@wolfgangresch1650]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸Great Great videos and Thank you for giving us the privilege to ride with you 👍👍👍