Trucking Minturn CO to Leadville CO via Hwy 24 and Tennessee Pass!!

[@junepeerman8826]

My Hometown of Minturn until 1962. Born in Gilman in 1947, which was the mining town you passed with graffiti, miss my Hometown. Attended Highschool in Redcliff and rode the bus 5 days a week on this highway, winters were a little scary. Thank you for my ride, sure enjoyed it and was able to see my home that my father built, my beautiful stomping grounds. ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnheyer6188]

I grew up there. To my Mom was postmaster miss that area

[@julievenus3670]

You are a mellow pro. Thank you for moving freight and sharing that beauty ✌

[@karenecurran7895]

MMM you are very thoughtful. Enjoyed the ride, along with my morning coffee. I find the comments insightful. God bless all those who are trying to hold on to our great nation.

[@antoonvermeulen8064]

Dear Mike, i look to your films to be a way from all those people and find the peace in the nature we may see throug your driving . So you do not only bring people the nessecary food ect but also much joy all over the world. Respect from the Netherlands

[@TruckerCurtis]

What a beautiful comment!

[@walters49]

Thanks for the memories lived in Leadville for 17 years . Summer is nice in that part of the country but I can honestly say that I do not miss the snow and cold of the winter.

[@roadsexplore]

Thanks for taking us with you on your beautiful journeys through the country. Highway 24 is very beautiful, you are driving there at altitudes that are not reachable on paved roads here in Europe. I hope to be able to drive on some of these beautiful highways up there sometimes in the near future. Greetings from Germany.

[@realtimenature8507]

That would be great, as you are doing also wonderful driving videos!

[@LadyMarie880]

Thanks, always cool, spectacular, you just never get tired of the views. Always ENJOYED. Your time and share is greatly appreciated...And I the driving skills outstanding.

[@buzzybee9997]

Hi Mike I'm like the previous person I'm enjoying riding along all around USA enjoying it all from the comfort of my lounge way down here in new Zealand thank you so much peace

[@TruckerCurtis]

Wow New Zealand! I'd love to go their! It must be super green

[@GooseGander]

I’m with you on the work ethic point. Don’t care what skin color you have, content of character more important.

[@jafo766]

I like Mtn Man Mike , butt fcUK he $hould try getting a JO B in Canada if your NOT brown or black or well fed WHITE WOMAN......I $hit u NOT , vi$it Canada and $EE who'$ driving what !

[@bergydermeister5616]

Youl care about skin collar if they ever jump your ass BELIEVE me

[@TruckerCurtis]

Amen! 🙌

[@tjadventures9163]

@@bergydermeister5616 zip it 🤣loser

[@SARISS80]

That is the most beautiful scenic route. I could watch that all day.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

About 27 minutes into this episode you hit the nail on the head several times.

[@davidkilgore1884]

It was good to see Mt. Massive off in the distance. Climbed it from the backside of what we saw back in 1999.

[@pederjonsson4945]

Hi Mike from europe/Sweden.Stunning amazing views you show us.Just fantastic views and roads.Love to ride Shotgun with you Mike.Keep on trucking Mike.

[@5wheels521]

Omgosh the scenery for this run is absolutely beautiful. I've yet to travel to and through Colorado. Thank you for taking me along 👍, it helps scratch the itching I have to travel ...

[@billlamb3842]

Hello from KS, we lived in CO many many years and drove over Tennessee Pass and many others. It has been a real joy to ride over these passes with you riding shotgun. Thank you for making it so enjoyable! Keep em coming!!

[@Linda2]

Gee Our Mountain Man. Hi🐨 You don't love us so much anymore. We miss you, you know. You brighten up our day/night. Thank you ✌

[@kathypage1674]

Just got a cup of coffee sitting here with ya watching this wonderful footage of your trip Ya making me home sick for the road.Such pretty country sit here and watch all day Thanks for sharing a d thanks for all the ling hours ya put in to do what ya do Your family should be proud of ya xxxx

[@pl5bnsf]

You take the most amazing routes.

[@rockymntdan1]

Lived in Leadville for 10 years. MISS IT!

[@Kendallian132]

The tracks alongside the road at Tennessee Pass are those of the D&RGWRR. They haven't seen regular use since the late 90s, although there has been talk recently of them being bought by someone in Kansas and re-opened for grain shipments. Tennessee Pass is/was the highest altitude (10,221' ASL) standard gauge main line RR crossing in North America.

[@gaylemartin1043]

When was white people enslaved I know it was 200 years ago but we still are not free to some people would you invite the black man you talk to , to spend the night in your home I was enjoying riding with you but you are showing how you feel about my race good by good luck on the road

[@antoniovillanueva308]

Been on that road many times. You are the man. Top notch driving.

[@anne-marieolka6540]

I love all the back country roads you take us on. You show us some of the most beautiful parts of our country. Your adventurous spirit is a blessing for us all. And your sense of humor, running dialogue and knowledge of the areas you travel are fascinating. You seem to have knowledge of every little side road in the country...AWESOME! Love your humor...really ! It is like riding in the cab Shotgun. Be safe and gavd a great 4th of July with your family. Keep doing what you do best...keeping our country moving and enjoying life to the fullest

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Always good riding with you over that roads as we see so much of the rugged countryside. Cheers Mike.

[@GooseGander]

Love your content and comments. Hope you can upgrade to 4K sometime for a clearer view!

[@onekittyhawk63]

I was hoping you would have taken us through Leadville. It's been years since my wife and I went through there moving from Texas to Oregon. Back in Texas now. After 35 years in Oregon and California glad to be home. As a short-term trucker back in the 80's, I always enjoy your commentary and beautiful videos.

[@karenblackbird1123]

Love this country, havent been this way in years beautiful thanks for sharing

[@jtm12180]

14:00 - that ghost town is Gilman. Was on a snowmobile tour in 2006 that went up Notch Mountain Road...about 3/4 of the way up to the Tigiwon House, we stopped and the guide told us about Gilman being deserted in ‘84...the water system was contaminated with lead I believe. Crazy that it still looks the same 15 years after having been there

[@paulgraystone4919]

perfect way to spend 0603+ morning irish time. watching . good timing mountain man!

[@1759guiness]

I have seen many garage door pull's like that and some knot's and many other kinds, I agree with you, total nonsense! I love watching your videos and I enjoy them. Keep making them please

[@flissss]

That's a gorgeous drive. Done it many times. Not in a truck though. Made it extra cool. Thanks, man.

[@donniemongoose]

Hi Mountain Man Mike. Love the mountain videos. The scenery is spectacular. Have a safe drive sir.

[@LadyMarie880]

Beautiful 😍 don't worry about the windshield blinds manbe bam glad to see it hahaha Beautiful I really you thankyou for the fide along

[@ellwoodaherns3355]

thanks for all the trips , its so appreciated

[@jackysmith1763]

Good to see you again. Glad you had a little family time. Beautiful evening in the mountains. Thank you.

[@CR500R]

Thanks for the video. Makes me homesick. I was born and grew up in Leadville. I used to take that drive everyday for years. It gets downright dangerous when icy.

[@retiredandpreppingquilting2350]

This is just about the most beautiful drive I have seen in a long time. I only been out west as far as Texas. Someday I want to travel some and see the USA. Have a wonderful week.

[@jtm12180]

Don’t wait!! You won’t regret going out west. Absolutely gorgeous out there I’ve been on this road...was in January 2006. Went up a mountain on a snowmobile tour...stood in snow up to my waist...haha

[@dwightpriddy8111]

Mike, makes me homesick for Colorado. This is one of the most scenic stretches of road in the state. Grew up in these mountains near the old Dillon.

[@billy2182]

I live near the eastern terminus of US 24. Clarkston Michigan. Thanks for featuring the western terminus!

[@5wheels521]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, omg, you got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 with "Damn it Jim!",,,, 👍👍👍👍 That was a favorite saying between my Sister and I,,, You brought her back to me, God rest her soul 💕😆💕 ✌✌✌✌

[@lorenlieder9789]

At 34:29 where that white pickup turned west is a gravel pit about 2 miles back in the forest and I used to haul road salt in there so they could mix it with sand for the roads for the hi way dept.

[@desertlady1795]

Yay ! Your back !! Missed ya Mike !!!

[@ridingshotgun1251]

I pop in now and again.. lol.. miss ya too👍

[@desertlady1795]

Oh my gosh Mike! You just made my night!! You need to pop in more often ! I watch your videos on my 75” inch TV it’s almost like riding shotgun ! Thank you for taking us all over our beautiful country !

[@jafo766]

@@desertlady1795 Take's a SWIFT CLICK to beat Linda to that SHOTGUN SEAT !

[@jafo766]

75" TV...GDM !....JAFO SWM 57 , 6 PACK BY NATURE NOT BUDWEI$ER , HANDSOME VERY HANDSOME , STILL SURF'S THE BOWL @ $K8 PARK , HANDSOME , HANDY....enojoy'$ watching TV and HANDSOME VERY HANDSOME , presently with 1980's Barry Gibb Hair doo , I dont know how much longer I can $tand this hair though....ACT QUICK !

[@JoshuaMuse]

I've been binge watching your vids. I am hoping to get to tag along with my brother this fall. He started working for a new company and some of the routes takes him to the west. I am hoping to get to see some of these places in person.

[@robertemmons2260]

Thanks for the ride Mike! I haven't been up that highway since 2003 when I had went up with a group of fellow Jeepers up to St. Elmo and Mt. Antero. That is some beautiful country up there!

[@jackball4201]

Hi Mike, Just got off work and now we get to go to Buena Vista! Born and raised on the western slope and have never gone this way. Hurray for another pass crossed off the list. Cool runnings!!

[@antoonvermeulen8064]

Your movie makes the mind free ,esspecially when sing.

[@jafo766]

Wait till he plays the lap drum's....your in for a treat !

[@sherrymilhon5377]

Great video Mike.That makes old truck work hard.Stay safe out there.

[@raymondflowers2167]

Right between the 26:00 and 28:00 time, is where the 10th Mountain Division trained during WWII. Snow covered mountains is what they needed to train with. Still some ruins there. Sen. Bob Dole was a member of the 10th. Visited last time I was in CO on my Goldwing.

[@robertpaiva4481]

Hey there Mountain Mike, I grew up in the grade school day of the 50s high school days of 60 and army days of middle 1960s early 70s. Question, and do you know what mellow yellow is? And if not during the 70s and the happy hippie years when you couldn't get mojo to smoke or tobacco there was mellow yellow, dried banana peelings. Crazy crazy crazzzy.

[@terrimichaels3018]

Just spectacular weather and views on this run. The town we drove through built very unique shops and businesses with residents out and about. Mike thank you for another very thoughtful trip with narrative. ❤

[@markanthonyhernandezs2629]

The best view soo beautiful all green trees fresh air ❤❤❤❤❤🤩👍👍✌the weather are so perfect and peaceful. and a gentle driver ☺ watching from Saudi working as a truck driver class B. but am a pilipino from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@konnybobby9797]

a wonderful tour. Thank you very much. Viele Grüsse aus München (Germany)

[@scanadaze]

Talking about your transmission. My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is weird. From Kimball Nebraska to Scottsbluf Nebraska is never have to push in the overdrive button. It does it itself. Yet from Scottsbluf to Kimball on ever hill I have to kick it out of overdrive. Why? My only explanation is but yet it doesn't way look like it. Going to Scottsbluf is going downhill. To Kimball up hill. Yet I'm still going up and down hills. Still makes no real sense. Ideas or thoughts? You get into some of the most beautiful places. So thanks for taking us along. Take care and be safe.

[@charleshanna3123]

Thanks Mike For Amazing Video And As Always Happy Trucking

[@carolbrowning1280]

Thank you for taking us with you, we won’t get a chance to make it out there this year!

[@cherylgarretson3441]

Was just wondering about you today...and boom here you are. Thanks for the ride!

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Hi Mike: All the political bs aside, this was a good ride. Great scenery, good road, not much traffic. I’m amazed that with your busy schedule you can find time to ride these great secondary roads. Seems as if time constraints would dictate that you drive the interstate system as much as possible? Thank you for the ride. Edward

[@jafo766]

Thankfully Mountain Man Mike is NOT A $LAVE to time !

[@bergydermeister5616]

Was it political ore was it a lesson on the anti white socialist leftist

[@CosmicStargoat]

I agree. This is why I quit watching and will stop watching again.

[@ValkyrieRiderIPT]

@@CosmicStargoat - You must be on welfare and became emotionally triggered.

[@edwardherbert1779]

I am enjoying the ride. That Tall Blue Bridge was impressive. Most Correctional Facilities do not allow any recording of any kind. I frequent Corrections for Patient Transport.

[@billgarbutt7844]

Do one trip over Loveland,just for grins and giggles.Just retired after 46 years.Ran fuel/gas up to Copper and Aspen/Vail and into Glennwood .It would be fun to see ya running it.Then let everyone know,its different in Dec/Jan.LOL.Safe travels.

[@stevepodraza6363]

Great stuff man! Gotta love our truckers! Without you guys and gals we wouldn’t have much. Btw who would thumbs down this?? Great job truckin!

[@scottharrington884]

What kind of camera do you use for these videos? It takes excellence pictures where all the trees and telephone poles aren't bending to the middle of the picture. I'm really enjoying all these trips. My wife and I have a Can Am Spyder and these trips give us ideas of where we would like to travel. We need a great camera.

[@christopherparlow3433]

Thanks for the ride. Very cool. Been a while l live in The springs now so seeing every thing is great l sub .

[@chrisc395]

Man I’d love to be in the passenger seat for one of these rides! Do me a favor and run a winter contest where the winner gets to physically ride shotgun through the frozen passes with you. Just so you don’t have to bother with picking a winner I’ll just go ahead and say “CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS C!!” Thanks man. See you in January.

[@Linda2]

Sounds a great idea to me.

[@edwardmounsey9208]

Linda Porritt he cant do it both company policy and insurance restrictions prevent it. Also, there may be some federal regulations involved. Good idea though.

[@chrisc395]

@@edwardmounsey9208 Damn the restrictions and damn his job!!! As long as one viewer gets to cross something off the old bucket list, isn't losing his livelihood worth it?

[@bergydermeister5616]

Hell yea 👍

[@desertlady1795]

Yay another one ! Keep those wheels rollin Mike!

[@57790]

Next time thru, stop at the pass and check out the info on the 10th Mountain Division.. They fought in the mountains of Italy and also in the Aleutian Islands.

[@jackterry7664]

Luv those roads to Leadville from I70. Sure get squirrely in the winter...

[@Bernie5172]

excellent idea to video your trips. I wish I did when I was driving trucks

[@Joesfosterdogs]

your routes are postcards...HOW did you get the most scenic locations?

[@mattreetz3361]

My favorite route from the Springs , can be a pain in winter but still love it...

[@wyattquintana1699]

My dad used to live in Minturn. I have family from canon City, all the way to Glenwood Springs. I know this town very very well. I have driven over Tennessee pass at least 1000 times.

[@brendahaltom6612]

Mike you keep coming up with interesting scenery!! Thank you!! You still retain some Hellifirnia accent!! I like it because of all the Rock groups from there, the Beach Boys-case in point!! Love it!!🎼🎵🎸Look forward to Leadville!!Peace!!❤😀🕶🚛

[@outnabout2281]

What beetles killed the pine trees?

[@carolbrowning1280]

Gore Creek goes through Vail. Good rafting when there’s snow melt.

[@colty7764]

Thanks for those. Very cool scenery!

[@daveyheeren182]

Great Video Mountain Mike

[@lorenlieder9789]

HI Mike I used to run hiway 24 a lot when I hauled salt from Moab UT. to La junta Colo. to Dean Foods for pickle production.

[@tazmod7272]

Howdy Mountain Man Trucker Mike. Beautiful country to go thru. I agree with you. There is so much crap going on. I living in Oregon have to deal with our democratic governor. Thanks heavens I don’t live in Portland anymore.

[@pattygonzales9605]

Love the video AND the comments.

[@0138thomas]

I'm in Massachusetts thank you so much mike like riding along with you

[@harleyhawk7959]

nice scenery and road. would be a blast to drive all snowed over.

[@CanalSergioAlvarez]

Wonderful trip! Sergio, in Brazil!

[@thomascampbell1267]

Wow a beautiful ride thru the Rockies

[@JM-ig4ed]

How would you handle it if you were on those narrow passes like this (or like Red Mtn Pass) and broke down and no where to turn around? feel free to answer your experiences as well.

[@adi7795]

Hi you make great video What truck are you driving outo or manual shift.? Drive safe

[@Linda2]

I really enjoyed tonight's video. ✌

[@kenrosser8160]

Your up there were all the movie stars live.

[@UncleRuckus1993]

Another great drive!

[@mikeservais888]

Thanks MMM nice ride along. JBG was out there last week lol peace!!!

[@wallacebourkejr2735]

Hey it's cool seeing all the places, one thing that gets to me is when you say see you in a bit while I'm following you on the Google map. Than it takes me awhile to finally get on the right track with you. Would be nice to let us know where you're at when you do that. Not demanding, but just want to know all the location of where you're going and been.

[@evelynwilson7586]

America the Beautiful thru the windshield. Thanks

[@DrakeR800]

You pulled over to let those two cars pass and they didn't even honk or thank you.

[@thecman26]

Standard Colorado delusional ingrates probably from California...

[@5wheels521]

Lol, that's what I said,,, of all the rudeness 😑 Our driver sure is courteous. I've had a few scary moments with truckers who have almost caused the demise of my family and I. Keep up the great driving skills, 😉

[@TruckerCurtis]

Hey now, I'm from Colorado! I'm always courteous to the truckers though

[@jimharrison3552]

i enjoy your videos as you travel around, in the years of truck driving have you ever broke down, or had a flat tire?

[@spngworthy1]

quit listening to Rush dude I love your vids gonna be in pogosa springs in aug. cya

[@bergydermeister5616]

RUSH IS A GREAT ROCK GROUP even though they are satanist lol

[@elloweeze1]

Great scenery ,hi from Australia

[@catalinaramos9789]

What a nice video man (: i loved tjis because i lived there in Leadville 😭💖

[@eugenebarlow5756]

Awesome views Sir. Similar in telluride where I work. Take care.

[@jafo766]

We were just there the other day....EH !

[@Kendallian132]

Love US 24 over Tennessee Pass. Camp Hale (at Pando) was the home of the 10th Mountain Division during WWII.

[@thecman26]

Then they moved out of the mountains to Ft Drum. Never understood THAT move! Yeah it's cold at Fy Drum but isn't the 10th a mountain division?

[@randykroells8049]

I was at Camp Hale in 81 doing mountain training, there was no building but all the streets were still there. I liked to watch them split the train in half and push it up the grade.

[@SAHamel_]

I love your conversations and agree

[@ShellymanStudios]

I would love to see you trucking in Alaska someday.

[@davidecarl2540]

Drove that road last winter, scary in snow

[@Kubotahonda5]

You are great driver with have a good heart 👍🚚🛣⛰🌲🌳 stunning scenery You should show us also local foods, cafe etc on the roadside while you are taking your break 🌮🚛🇺🇸 SAFE DRIVE ✌🏻 - 🥰 from Tokyo Japa🎌