This Was A Long Day

We received a call about 2 vehicles broke out on The Hole In The Rock Trail. After doing some research and waiting on a confirmation call from the customers we found it was a very remote trail south of Lake Powell. Once we got a call from the customers and got an idea of what was broke and what we needed to take with us we loaded up Ol Blue and the JK on the trailer. We headed out early in the morning. We met the customers at the trailhead, which was 2.5 hours away from Moab. We unloaded the recovery rigs and headed in. Once we got to the first rig we trail repaired it and got it up the ledge it had broke on. After that we proceeded in to the next rig and repaired it. Then we drove back out and got to the trailer in the rain. Once we got back to the shop it had been exactly 20 hours since we had left the shop. It was definitely a long one but was a perfect test for the new wrecker and it passed with flying colors. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@graememckay9972]

The old pioneers get a lot of credit for cutting those passes into the rock side but what is more impressive is that they used trained diamond billed rock peckers.

[@bruceb4349]

I mentioned Diamond Billed Rock Peckers at work last week, and got the expected " what are you talking about " reaction. So the lady at the desk googled it, and came up with an image of a Save the Diamond Billed Rock Pecker t-shirt. She still didn't look convinced that I wasn't making stuff up, but the image of the t-shirt on Google cast just enough doubt in her mind that she didn't call me out on the matter. Thought I was had for a few minutes there. So Thank you Rory, for creating and selling those t-shirts. And also Thanks to whoever posted that picture online which ended up on Google.

[@chillyourself5208]

Everything makes sense now

[@cheycasters]

All without a safety guard on either!!!🎸🎸

[@charlesirby9222]

"What do you have when your trained diamond billed rock pecker quits working?" A BUSTED PECKER!

[@ephjay6t87]

Nobody says a thing about how the Navajos carved all the Navajo Sandstone though.

[@grannyt6819]

That scenery is gorgeous. I lived in Moab for awhile 30+ years ago. Sure miss it. You guys are always so entertaining to watch. Love seeing the driving skills. Old school problem solving and creative solutions. One of my favorite youtube channels now. Thank you for the great work all around.

[@cunever]

The reasons why this video is even more amazing than usual: - the sheer endurance - the incredible land- and cloudscape - the ride out in total darkness - the amount of tools destroyed

[@terryhayward7905]

You missed out the point that the propshaft repair should actually have been impossible, but Rory made it work.

[@ewxlt]

And the sheer amount of camera batteries....

[@oldretireddude]

I love watching you help out intelligent off-roaders that break something. I get a little weary of watching rescues of stupid people.

[@almclean4835]

That’s a long day, the guys you rescued would be well happy with your effort 👏👏

[@michaelinorlando8507]

Knowing what to take and what not too is a major skill set. And Always gotta stay for "after credit chuckles "

[@waltervarcoe8354]

Rory has more know how and experience than anyone I have seen on here. His ability to get the hardest problems solved is amazing and his seat of the pants knowledge of physics blows me away. He is the “never say never” guy you want with you when things get tough. Keep it real like this Rory! Don’t go all Hollywood on us😁👍

[@bernieshort6311]

Two outstanding trail repairs and a 20 hour stretch in and out, what more could one ask of you all. Outstanding work guys and ole Blue was put through her paces and came out the other side with colours flying high. Nice one, stay safe and stay awesome.

[@sickjohnson]

Gotta admit going up the old waterfall in old blue steel was pretty intense guys, damn impressive work, without breaking! Way to battle through everything in this video...man.

[@stuartwilson5634]

Bloody brilliant Rory, you and your team, outstanding.

[@barbeonline351]

But 20 hours. Three men in the cab for the out and back parts. And Rory did all the driving? C'mon Rory. Take a nap while someone else drives. Just sayin'.

[@marvincarter870]

I love this Rory takes Blue into the desert and Mater gets a rest and Blue performed admirably! Even Mater has it tough on the "waterfall" Blue struggled but made it up! Mike and Sean are a vital part of this recovery team and two vehicles were repaired and driven out! Mike's history of the old wagon trail through the hills was awesome and exciting.

[@MargaretHess-mq3oe]

Incredible recovery skills for Rory and his crew,including ole blue.

[@seanhorton3811]

I would call that 5 wins. Two on trail repairs, Ol' Blue showing what she can do. Finding out just how hard you can push two ratchets to the point of too far. (ooopsie). I can't say that was "All in a days work" because that was 2-1/2 eight hour days worth of work. Well done. If only you could have celebrated by stealing a Mountain Dew from another YTers frig.

[@scrappy7571]

WOW! That was a long day! Welding the socket to the bar, pretty ingenious. I used to work with an old timer mechanic, he had a saying he used when in a bind.... "what would you do if you were out in the desert ?" Now I know what he meant, use what you have at hand and make it work.

[@josephranker5716]

You/your team are WAY under watched.. Doing the nearly impossible with good spirit .. great recovery

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

A day stuck on the trail is way better than a day stuck in traffic!

[@toddchalk3519]

Rory, don't sell yourself short (on the exit outro) you and your team did an awesome job recovering those two vehicles. keep up the great work and love the video's

[@davidfarmer1666]

That's the best recovery I've seen in a while. To do both of the vehicles and then wheel them out with you was amazing. Rory your master skills and your teams strong support makes these recoveries the ones to watch. People shouldn't miss one of your recoveries because they will have missed a master at work.

[@cheycasters]

Wow I'm thinking why doesn't this channel have a million + subs????? Lets do it folks, lets get Rory and the crew up in count like Matt has!!!🎸🎸

[@jeffvallentine913]

Took a full bodied wrecker with no lockers up the shelf road to Grey mesa??? INSANITY! I've done HITR and cant imagine that truck squeezing thru a couple of places. Outstanding job and the Blue truck has proved itself no doubt.

[@bruceb4349]

@ Jeff Vallentine A full bodied Dually wrecker, no less.

[@nativeblue9671]

Love the scenery. Enjoyed watching your recovery footage. Always a pleasure. Keep up the excellent work with you and your team.

[@johnme7049]

Rory, Mike and Shawn never disappoint in what they can do and making it fun to watch and educational to boot! It is truly amazing to think what folks did making these trails where they needed to go and taking wagons overland like this. Old Blue really delivered the goods today. Glad everyone got out ok. Give Lily a hug for me and God Bless you all.

[@trubass75]

Quite impressed that old blue made it though all that with no lockers. Thanks for bringing us along Rory.. Thanks for the scenery Mike.

[@MCTheWandz]

Damn boyzzzz...nice work!! Looks like old Blue needs some lockers!!

[@jeffclark2725]

His long day sounds like a great vacation day, out in the back country, of open land, thanks for bringing us along

[@highlonesomerob5053]

I've done Hole in the Rock three times now... it's no joke. You are truly on your own out there... beautiful country though! Seeing the new truck in the Maze and on the Chute was a thing of beauty! Well done!

[@psl54rsniper]

TWO more great recoverys and great video by MOABMOTORSPORT.

[@norcoredneck]

Old Blue needs some Lockers. Long day with much success. Great job.

[@michaelc.3812]

Man, the driving ability of Shawn and Rory is incredible!! Rory, you are lucky to have such great friends as Shawn and Mike.

[@briansaenz4392]

Dinosaur Colorado USA checking in and saying hello and stay safe out there brother 👍🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@azrider2011]

Rory you Always seem to amaze me You’re out of the box thinking to come up with a solution to solve the problem at hand. Yes I still love the way you always seem to come up with a solution no matter what you overcome the very strange and unique obstacles that stand in your way. Never give up never quit trying no matter what the struggle and succeed by pure determination sometimes. Thanks for your adventures your friend Eric

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍, That WAS in the middle of nowhere !!!! NICELY done !!!!

[@DougGehring]

We wheeled with those guys in September when we came down from Oregon. Night run on the Pickle after a heavy rain. Nice guys, glad you could help them out!

[@bigchevy350boy]

'ol blue proved herself well on this trip! Epic trail fix as well. Not many folks you can call for that kinda recovery! Great job team! I still think it's epic to see this channel come to life! Been here since the beginning 💪 😎

[@davebenson1504]

Good "Early" Morning Mike, Shawn and Rory... Rory the Tool Maker even without Trail Mater...... another awesome day with The Team

[@alviado4439]

If I got stuck somewhere in the hills, I’d want Rory and his guys to rescue me! Wow! I bet this rescue was super expensive!

[@michaelenewold9225]

Loving the scenery, long day but very rewarding test for Old Blue and 2 rigs saved. Excellent work!😁

[@Westie_NZ]

I love watching you weld out in the wild. Very Cool!

[@chillyourself5208]

That wagon trail was amazing. Love the quick glimpses into Utahs rich history.

[@dougdean3134]

That’s some crazy territory to consider horses pulled cover wagons through that area. Great trail fix!

[@christophersanders5007]

It is amazing how some people you go out to rescue got the cojones to drive out into the middle of nowhere on a wing and prayer.

[@chillyourself5208]

And then there was the pioneers forging the wagon trail a hundred plus years ago. Its no less amazing today

[@donwilliams3626]

Does anyone know when the last covered wagons passed that way?

[@MegaDargar]

Gotta do what you gotta do. Some people just need to learn to be completely independent, if you break something you gotta be able to fix it in a capacity to limp it back. If you get stuck you get yourself out. When you spend enough time out in the woods anything can happen. I've hiked 20+ miles back to my cabin after my mud buggy broke down. Didn't have any toe nails left by the time I got back to the cabin.

[@honthirty_]

@@chillyourself5208 Almost 150 years ago.

[@mrmongo6722]

Destroyed some tools but managed to get them out of there under there own power. Nice work gentleman!

[@Kls1972sm]

He invented a NEW tool..Good job Rory

[@stevewalston7089]

Nah, bent isn't destroyed, it's just custom contoured.

[@renepro6964]

Who needs lockers when you have Rory?!

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was definitely a long day! But you got them all repaired so they could get out! Good job Rory, Mike and Sean!

[@davebanks7435]

Love that you just persevered and when the real tools failed you made your own with the old broken shaft - bingo...... nothing stops you. As always fantastic viewing - what a trail!

[@erindunebuggy9772]

Shoutout from Brookings Oregon. Trailmater is the knarly rescue King of Utah. 😎

[@philmacdonald7857]

Thxs for filming this cool carnage. You make it look easy when it isn't. Peace.

[@KerboOnYT]

I've watched quite a few videos on this channel and I'm convinced Rory could drive up a sheer cliff wall. Nice job team

[@Gears-Wrenches-Rods]

Well done with a full sized rig through there. Blue rocks! Love that trail!

[@loosemoose9799]

Rory , you are the the intrepid trail master that goes where most people will close their eyes when they think about going.

[@richard3141592638]

Nice - 2 trail fixes in 1 video. Go Blue- good job all. Thanks for sharing

[@scottnelson1713]

I enjoy watching these trail repairs. Thanks.

[@moretoliving2236]

Let this video be a reminder of just how long and how far reaching some of these places are. It is so so cool to see people visit areas where very few people stood before.

[@corycody9233]

Hole In The Rock Trail has been on my bucket list for years, looks like a superb trail too, hoping to get on it soon! I thought Rory was lookin like a Knight off of Monty Python there in the welding hood.. 🤷‍♂👍

[@tdlucas5126]

Have to LOVE Farmer rod! Will weld dirt if there is enough iron in it! Convinced Rory's success is MORE the Pilot than the vehicle! AWESOME driving RORY!

[@donwilliams3626]

Rory you need to sell picture post cards with the amazing scenery out your office window.

[@davidmata4786]

That was pretty epic.. The way you all handle your business and make it work regardless of the circumstances is very impressive.

[@bst0125]

I loved the axle breaker bar!(I think) great thinking on tired feet! As always amazing team to the rescue, with Rory at the helm!!!

[@mattconnor6779]

I think you meant the "infamous" (not "elusive") Waterfall! 😄

[@jeeperp3926]

That’s it. Time to learn how to weld! Rory, you’re a genius!!

[@throttlewatch4614]

I love seeing old blue work in her stock form . I hope she stays stock

[@dennisdain987]

Your driving skills are obviously on track for whatever situation arises but it's your trail fix skills that never cease to amaze me. Welding the u joint into place on the Toyota was an awesome fix for the situation and the trail created braker bar was brilliant! Great job all around!

[@davidmech2956]

That was a Marathon! Excellent work, as always.

[@RalphERo824]

Old Blue did it. You gentlemen were up to the tasks at hand. I want to say this channel shows what honest hard working men can do everyday. Thank you for the videos. Here teaching and waiting on another TrailMater video, that's me.

[@belindakt]

That bailing wire "fix" takes me back to some of our out there repairs to get home. Thanks for taking us along!

[@andrewparker5438]

Rory, you and your team are the real men in this world. Thank you for sharing your toils.

[@joebesko5592]

i'm exhausted after watching this episode, thanks again for sharing the adventure

[@eck8240]

You weren't lost but you could sure see it from there

[@lonhoschar1943]

Well, THAT was a long day!! But you got them fixed and got them out. Thanks to your years of experience and all the knowledge you picked up on the way!! Great job to Rory, Shawn, Mike on the camera and the guy at the front corner... guess I missed his name, but he was doing a lot of work too!!

[@Berry_N]

Appreciate the side trip to see the wagon trail. Off to watch the rest!

[@Vile-Flesh]

Very impressive. That axle nut was God damned tight!

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

WOW! Thanks for a great video. Glad to see you and all your team made it back safe.

[@johnweeks5614]

It's funny but also cool looking to see that old dually just walking through that stuff and yea of course it does need some upgrades but dam she done amazing

[@michaelfranks6521]

Good morning diamond billed rock crew.. that Rory Irish is looking looking spiffy today... looking at those shoes saying( WHAT ARE THOSE) ...have a good day guys

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Amazing how Rory just made his own socket wrench and worked better than the pro tools... Genius!

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks from England + the military half track with the flat-head 6 looks to be an interesting project waiting to happen!

[@cweenmjory6358]

Awesome recoveries. Cool shots of the wagon trail. Gotta respect the pioneers who crossed that land.

[@aliceevans3357]

Rory takes thinking outside the box to the next level. Watching him come up with solutions to a problem is astounding. That guy had a nice rig- Toyota. Amazing history in that area, would like to have a look around there. So glad you made it through a grueling journey. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@Baddecisionsjkur]

Hole in the rock is one of my favorite trails. That’s a long ride in.

[@msclecarcrzy]

When your tools fail make your own tool...sign of a great mechanic. I know y'all had to be tired that was a long ass day

[@ROACHRAGE2]

After the second ratchet broke I was like Yeah, they'll have to go back for more tools. But Nooo, not when you carry a welder! I think that's what they call Yankee ingenuity! Good job as always.

[@RealJeep]

I'm pretty sure Snap-On or Cornwall won't warranty those ratchets. Note: Carry a good breaker bar in box.

[@ROACHRAGE2]

@@RealJeep I did pretty much the same thing to my Harbor Freight long ratchet and they replaced it, no questions. But yeah, I have a long breaker bar now.

[@dale5282]

Your a regular MacGyver of the trail! Kudos to another great recovery!

[@stephenpoe2037]

Amazing trail repair/recovery.. Thanks for sharing !

[@sverkerlindevall3789]

This is one of my favourite channel on KZbin

[@bigunone]

To quote a popular 4 wheeler of days past "To drive elegantly is the thing"

[@bayannijuan857]

ol blue earned her keeps alright but deserves to have some lockers and more body, underchassis lights too...job well done as always...

[@fredfred4086]

and maybe crawler gears. She did an excellent job👍

[@craigbowley6783]

The guy on low buck garage has worked on 2 of those half tracks. Pretty cool and interesting vehicles👍

[@jefflilyea4669]

I always end up watching these videos many times because nothing compares.

[@lynh8378]

I just love watching ya'll fix stuff.

[@francesrice7898]

I enjoyed every second of this video. You all are the best. God bless ❤️🙏👍👍🌟🌟🏆🏆❤️

[@cconnon1912]

Welded up a breaker bar in the field after breaking 2 ratchets. Wow 😇 nice problem solving.

[@paulcooper2897]

20 hours round trip ... and if it wasn't for this crew, these people's 4x4's would probably end up like the old half track! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@ronwatson4135]

I'm sure you guys are not the *Best* but I bet the *Best* sends you a Greetings Card every year just out of respect. Great Job, Gentlemen.

[@garybrady9531]

you can conblefab anything like a true rock hound

[@tuisautaleilua133]

Another salvage job under the belt for the new tow rig

[@morrischandler5072]

No I can not believe that individuals would go through there with horses and miles, but THEY DID IT FOR OUR BENEFIT!

[@febbral]

Rory, did you train some of the people working on the mars rovers or moon vehicles for driving instructions. That landscape is unreal, driving in daylight is one thing, night time is another thing, my hats off to you and your crew. Stay safe.

[@graemethompson340]

Another couple of jobs expertly completed by the best possible team, cheers for now mate

[@frankietuned]

Rory and his team are definitely heroes without capes! Ordered my hoodie, thanks for sharing

[@kennyroland9391]

Thanks for letting us come along.

[@Hybrid_RockCrawler]

Ole Blue is a beast.