Wolf Creek Pass With All The Snow

Welcome back!
Today we take a trip over Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado with all of the snow! It was a bit of an adventure, I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!

[@gregstruckingweatherandroa1414]

I've quit chaining, if they are needed I park it.

[@camronbitzer3159]

Is it too time consuming or just to dangerous to be worth it?

[@gregstruckingweatherandroa1414]

@@camronbitzer3159 if chains are required to continue down the road in my humble opinion that parking spot is looking REALLY Great about then, less stress, lower blood pressure and no tow bill.

[@davidtheriot7404]

@@camronbitzer3159 too dangerous. Chains don't always keep you out of the ditch.

[@williambrown7203]

I go home at night. I chain up so I can make it. Sometimes 4 times a day. Baker city to Portland, Or. and back Monday through Friday.

[@gregstruckingweatherandroa1414]

@Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. ♪ hence why I park it when they pull that $hit, not worth it.

[@berthabucker9096]

The 'no chain uppers' are just as dangerous as thoes that do not use the runaway ramps and kill people.

[@d.s7741]

L.O.L. i'm all tensed up just from watching that video. Reminds me of a run I made and the guy at the end of my delivery said, "I didn't think you were going to be here today" All alone on a winding biway and everything was white. You learn to go by shapes, L.O.L. Drive a truck for a living and you'll end up saying "I never knew Winter was so long" Hard core video there brother!

[@dr4963]

Today’s drivers seem to be scared to throw iron. Most times it’s chain up to get over the pass and be on your way or sit it out for a couple days. I learned how to drive big trucks with my dad and uncle and chaining up was just part of it whether we were on Donner, Cabbage, Look Out, Wolf Creek or any of them it was part of trucking.

[@Kill-Dozer]

Not scared just lazy AF.

[@richvanek1363]

@@Kill-Dozer Driver ya know he had the white knuckle grip of death on the wheel, nit many truckers left.

[@Patricia-up2dv]

I love watching this. Especially since I'm retired from trucking! I still love driving! Uh oh, he's not having the greatest adventure. Stay safe out there & Happy Holidays.

[@harrypumpkins2052]

Wolf Creek Pass is scary enough going over it with snow and ice on the road in a car , i give Respect to these guys that drive trucks over the mountain during the winter . It’s like their balls are riding shotgun LMAO

[@robertcarden8141]

Man I'm proud I don't have to drive in that mess. You guys that do I'll keep praying God keeps you all safe and sound.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Why proud?

[@brokendown63]

Wolf Creek is where my Grandpa decided to teach me Mountain driving. Was in a 73 W900 with a 1693 and a 5/4. That pass will certainly seperate those who can from those who can't.

[@Galen_G]

My poor 4 cylinder Reliant station wagon back in the 80s was never the same after going over that pass. Beautiful drive in summer and fall if you don't get an early snow storm.

[@keltaruusutravels4024]

I'd either stop at the nearest rest stop or fuel station, or I'd pay someone to chain my tires up. I know my limits. WTG for all the truckers strong enough to do it themselves. #Impressed

[@joshuaryantrucking7396]

Are you a trucker?

[@carlcolvin8320]

Oh hell no, I would wait a few days.

[@rayray4192]

Installing tire chains is part of the job. I’ve chained 4 times in one day. If the road is open I’m going.

[@SoapinTrucker]

And I salute you too!!!! Me personally, I suck at chaining, and so avoid it like the plague!!!! LOL

[@luckyone8939]

I have much respect for all of the truck drivers. I can't even drive in the rain. I was stuck in Loveland Pass in a old Honda it was the most terrifying experience. Long story but never again.

[@SheriffofYouTube]

you a good man on the road. not to pushy and it was nice hearing you cheering for the guy without experience "oh no, oh no"

[@tombeyer375]

I used to pull loads of bulk potatoes out of Monte Vista quite frequently. Lavita Pass can be a little fun too! Don't forget to open your potatoe cip bags, BEFORE you get to Wolf Creek Pass, or the elevation will open 'em for ya!!

[@cathrinewhite7629]

Sir you are my hero. Your good nature is a rarity nowadays. My husband (RIP) would have been so pissed off if a truck held up traffic for disregarding the chain signs on Snoqualmie I-90. He drove for many years, and when I rode with him he would point out the orange and yellow garbage bags on the side of the road, joking that those were the new Swift & Schneider drivers about to hatch.🤣

[@johnmiller4543]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. You can have all that stuff. God bless.

[@mattf2545]

Grew up here. We always had a saying, "Chains are like condoms... They work, but nobody wants to take the time to put them on." 😂

[@marlenalinne7958]

Just the title of this video is terrifying. But NO CHAINS??!! The guy must have a death wish.

[@kb5598]

Made this drive in late September. It was absolutely the most beautiful drive of my life. I CANNOT imagine trying to drive in that...insane 🤯🥺😖😫😱

[@mikeschmidt4800]

I did and it still gives me goosebumps to think about it a decade later.

[@johnnyturner8514]

Colorado state patrol are usually at both ends and the summit with the roads that way. If they come by while he is chaining up= big fine. I went across wolfcreek every other week for 10 years and live couple hours south. So beautiful in all seasons. All this south western Colorado mountains are beautiful but dangerous. Enjoy and be careful out there. Thanks for the delivers

[@davidthomas6875]

I don't know just how much tea is in china but I can assure you it AIN'T enough, Enjoyed the video it reminds me living at the Suwannee River in Florida is GREAT. Your a better man than I.

[@kansasfarming]

I di this in the early 1960's ( going east ) and had to be towed the last 100 feet over the summit

[@bobmonger6142]

Good job! Chaining up is always the right thing to do.

[@SoapinTrucker]

OR not going that route! That's what I have done, KNOWING I might cause problems for others, take different route! :)

[@650gringo]

Wolf Creek Pass way up on the Great Divide, Trucking on down the other side.

[@marlenalinne7958]

Any song that starts out with "Me and Earl" can't be all bad. C W did an outstanding job.

[@royrodgers3296]

You can drive that road but you best be crazy

[@Cydonia2020]

As many of you know CW McCall passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 93. He’s famous for the 1970s song ‘Convoy’ but also wrote and performed my favorite song of his ‘Wolf Creek Pass’. I miss him already.

[@cowboykody6775]

Me n Earl were haulin chickens on a flatbed outa Wiggens. etc etc. Earl put down his bottle, mashed his foot down on the throttle, a couple of booms, a thousand cubes and that 1948 Peterbilt screemed to life. etc etc. I looked out the window and started countn phone poles goin by at the rate of 12 by the 7th power, put 2 n 2 together, added 12, carried 5 and come up with 22,000 poles an hour

[@marlenalinne7958]

Earl, let's send a card to mother. Love it!!

[@tombeyer375]

Gotta love it!!!

[@rrh2918]

Your out of your mind, you truckers driving that have my deepest respect . I've been been through once, that was enough

[@happyhighway106]

#175 Excellent Video. I have driven a Motor Home over the pass and chains are a must! Too much snow, almost as much as we get on the east shore of Lake Michigan----it will bury your car.

[@Mr.Mopar.23-7]

If you don't chain up and block the roadway in Colorado, it's $1157 fine, plus the cost of being towed up to the top, $500+. Chaining up is easy, and you have complete control of your rig. Chain up takes 20 to 30 minutes If your slow, and you're on your way. At the bottom you may wonder why the Chain law. It's usually a mess at the top.

[@maryhlambert787]

I got caught in a snow storm on October 3, 2002 on Wolf Creek Pass at night. I was going from Denver to Pagosa Springs. It was ok till I came around a curve and ran into a white out. Luckily the rental car was Dodge Intrepid front wheel drive. I did not have an trouble going up or down the mountain. Although almost hit a few Elk that were resting on the road.

[@Manuel-mw3id]

Wow

[@charlesbrown6635]

Gotta keep those rpms high,stay out of the torque when the rpms fall near 1k,thats the max torque zone.Some drivers feel if they let the rpms fall they will have better traction,that might work with a car.Not a truck.

[@azr2d1]

won't matter on wolf creek. You'll be stuck.

[@PzzaDaHut66]

They have warning signs for a reason not for decoration. You think they know how bad it gets thru this specific area on the main highway......thats why the pass had to go thru major construction in order for people to get through safely. And if it was super bad the pass would be closed....

[@mikecorleone6797]

I have a bus with chain spinners mounted behind the rear wheels.. they are air actuated and definitely help but when it gets next level i always chain up

[@dannyalbin7241]

When I saw that flay bedder Start climbing without chaining I started laughing when he spun out. You could tell that you needed chains to make it.

[@brendaryan306]

I camped overnight at Wolf Creek pass several summers ago and remember listening to the jake brakes all night long.

[@richardwilson3400]

That road is deadly in the summer time Ain't no way I would try driving it in the winter months expecially in that snow for-get-it no no and hell no.

[@stephenpoe2037]

I went through there once . It was almost summer. Thank goodness no snow on the Road !

[@exracer2727]

I drove that pass many years ago just to see what it was all about. I was an owner-operator then and could choose whatever route I wanted. I did it in summer though and it was beautiful,

[@kalistaq8743]

I have been on this pass many times when you hit the top if you have a bag of chips unopened, they will pop open when you hit the top. lot's of people have died here; they have signs telling you what you need to do before you go up the pass

[@tombeyer375]

Thanks for the bag of chips story!! I remember the 1st time that happened to me. I darn near messed my drawers!! Keep 'er safe out there. "Eagle Claw" on the side.

[@davidmellet261]

What a dope no chains no load

[@richsmith7200]

Seven years driving, never chained once. Really good traction tires helped, but if it was that bad, I'd just stop and wait. Never had to wait more than a day, usually still made it on time.

[@kcb5336]

How difficult is it to put on chains?

[@joshuaryantrucking7396]

Kcb it's not difficult to throw iron at all, you just have to know how to do it and be able to brave the elements and all the traffic zooming by you if your on a busy highway

[@gazaalley3862]

​@@kcb5336 miss the point completely

[@kcb5336]

@@gazaalley3862 not missing the point just disagreeing.

[@jimmiebright2863]

I couldn’t do that. It was scary to me. Good job

[@rollinontwojohnny3586]

Naw, I’m too comfy in the cab to get out and throw on the chains. I think I’ll wait and get stuck on the pass and block lanes of traffic before I do.

[@steven7959]

Man I don't miss driving on wolf creek pass no more

[@rangerider51]

Where is wolf creek pass?

[@ronniewaters6985]

Log hauling to South fork late 90s .Richard D. Throw your iron most every time.

[@TrinidadRodriguez-bf4py]

@@rangerider51 Pagosa Springs Co.

[@shawnwenzel1890]

I've driven that in winter,in the snow.. ugh. It's scary as hell

[@richarddawdy8488]

Went over that pass alot hauling potatoes from Monte Vista to San Yisedro. Didn't like on clear days. I would use chains in snow.

[@rodm5830]

Do you live in Monte Vista?

[@paulasoutchek3747]

You guys are brave. I couldn't do it.

[@tommytommy7096]

I always prefer to chain up when its needed, its really help traction like 100 percent, much safer than the alternative..

[@mikeschmidt4800]

I drove this coming back to the south after leaving the Navy. It was a warm day in the spring until I got onto the pass. I'll be damned if a spring blizzard didn't pop up while I was in a rear wheel drive truck with no weight in the bed. I'm only able to write about it, because, the truck was a manual. I couldn't touch the brakes or gas without going for a slide.

[@hewhohasnoidentity4377]

I used to have a dedicated route from Denver to SLC via I-70 over Eisenhower and then up to US40 over Rabbit Ears and Duschene dropping into Heber City. Some days required chaining several times. The scale outside Heber was nice enough to see me coming and turn off the chain law lights if it was borderline. Fun times for being under 25. Now I wonder how I lived through it.

[@chrisyangtze8403]

That's like TMC truck out from Iowa...

[@johnmiller3494]

No chains and no load. That's a bad combination. Also, you think he's having a bad day now, wait until a trooper catches him with no chains. That's a huge fine.

[@mikedag1176]

Insane.

[@richvanek1363]

Did Ruan have chains? I drove for them 2 years, for felps dodge copper mine 3 fatel accidents, total 15 dead, one guy flipped two trailers at the mine. Another rolled one.

[@JohnnyBeitia]

"PANAMÁ REL OCATION TOURS! WITH JACKIE!! 😊🙋👍❤️👈"

[@joelmadrid2193]

"PANAMA RELOCATION T OURS! WITH JACKIE!🙋😊👍❤👈"

[@douglasjones6747]

In 2003 I was hauling to Durango twice a week from Denver I got used to putting on chains

[@ZafodB3]

Wanted to see if I could get a small utility box to Wolf Creek Ski Area and home during storm conditions. Apparently I can, you passed one going in the other direction. I’m curious about Colorado’s chain laws? I rented a mini SUV with front wheel drive at the Denver Airport and drove to Boulder then up to I-70 and we hit some snow from near Loveland to Frisco then it tapered of on our way up to Breckenridge. I saw the chain signs on I-70 and checked our rental when we got there but no chains in it. I plan to tow a 6x10’ box with a GMC Canyon with a six cylinder someday to ski. Wondered if such a small vehicle with all terrain tires would need or benefit from chains.

[@pennyforyourthoughts6393]

From my understanding Colorado calls it "traction aid" laws. I think there were different levels but on that day commercial vehicles needed to chain up and passenger vehicles could go over the pass with "traction aids" which meant one of either snow tires with good tread, 4 wheel drive/ all wheel drive, tire socks, tire chains, etc. On the day I had BFG All Terrain tires and 4 wheel drive. In 2wd I didn't have the best traction and although I legally would have been okay to proceed I'm sure glad I had 4wd, it made going up and over the pass no problem at all. Front wheel drive cars with chains/socks seemed to have no problems either.

[@jerrypolverino6025]

Been there. I was just waiting to see where he would get stuck.

[@bobbakian7369]

Y'all allowed to use Tire Socks out there? They work pretty damn good

[@peterlanum6970]

Sad part is if yer spinning your making more ice.

[@robbinperers8526]

Most company drivers dont have the option to "just park it""." The company's will say, "if you have to throw chains just stop, we understand. No one here in our company is forcing you to be in danger." So, you start a 10hr. near Pendleton. after your situation is thoroughly explained and 10hrs later the messages and phone calls start coming in. If even one truck moves on 84 then to them the highway is open because 511 posted no closures. The question to you the driver after that 10 hr. will be (from the company): use your best judgement, you know what you can do and you know the situation." Now that will come from at least 3 different ones with at least 2-4 messages...then they will start every hour. Then? Well, the message is clear: get your damn chains on and move the damn truck (by the way, no detention/layover/holdover). But hey, "you are the captain of your ship so keep us posted." So you company drivers? Get ready for the badgering and it will increase on the badgering and it will not let up. If two trucks move on that highway and still with no posted closures, even coming through Wenatchee Forest? After about 15 hours you will not sleep and they will expect you to be on that phone to answer all calls and respond to all message. Look for about 8 an hour. Once the ELD registers the truck moving...all the calls and messages suddenly stop. As always Driver, "You be safe out there." We respect our drivers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jrobdickson8498]

Tire chains and guns, same question- why you going where you might need them?

[@rodm5830]

Chaining up was an obvious no brained for this truck. Plus it’s the law. This guy deserves what he get for his laziness, stupidity, and putting himself and many others in danger for not doing so.

[@tyyahzzee2534]

If it says chain up you better chain up going up wolf Creek pass..don't be lazy or try to be a super trucker,your gonna get stuck and get others stuck too..don't be stupid

[@davidtheriot7404]

If not stuck, dead. Wolf Creek Pass has alot of drop offs especially the hairpin turn that people have driven off of before.

[@cherb_soco1891]

@@davidtheriot7404 a trucker lost his life on that hairpin this past Fall. Stay safe out there! And you're VERY right about Wolf Creek. It's not for the faint of heart!

[@petesfarm7830]

Was the Driver's Bunny Hoppin n still didn't chainer

[@DeniseRichardson1717]

😯

[@bc4134]

Was looking for myself in this video lol. I deliver parts to the ski resort and I remember seeing the first guy parked there and stuck.

[@charlesbrown6635]

Gotta keep those rpms

[@richardprice9979]

Seeing empty flatbed moving down Wolf Creek pass Co. is very unsafe situation. I invented a Big Rig snow chain system when I retired. It is patented. The payent is not pending, it is issued.First snow chain system ever approved by U.S. PATENT OFFICE.

[@rlic9206]

When automatic tire chains are worth the cost.

[@alexandergadomski1088]

I try to keep my distance when I see this kind of stuff so they can't take me out with them

[@cathrinewhite7629]

Is it ever chains required for all passenger vehicles- including all wheel drive??

[@FluffyHawk13]

Even AWD vehicles can slide around, cause the snow gets compacted and slippery. I had to use chains a few times, just to be safe...

[@cherb_soco1891]

Yes. Even 4x4's will slip & slide around. It's not worth the risk. The new Snow Socks make it easier, I hear. I've not tried them. Always have chains in my car & truck.

[@cherb_soco1891]

@Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. ♪ Thanks! I appreciate the information.

[@CrabMan574]

All wheel drive doesnt mean all wheel stop

[@traceykays433]

How do you know where the road is for all the snow on the ground

[@PzzaDaHut66]

Very carefully...

[@azr2d1]

Do they ticket these guys ?

[@stevesemar7106]

Looks like he was empty. Less traction on the drives.

[@TheRealSovereignCitizens]

At least he is heavy for exstra traction

[@garybuth801]

THE NEWBE SEMI DRIVERS MISSED ALL THE EXCITMENT OF DRIVING SEMIS IN THE 70!S/BACK THEN OUR AUTHORITY REQUIRED WE DRIVE THAT ROUTE TO LOS ANGELES/THEN THE PASS HAD NO RUNAWAY RAMPS/IT WAS MUCH NARROWER/ WHEN WE GOT CLOSE TO PEAK IT WAS NOTHING TO SEE 25 FOOT WALLS OF SNOW CARVED OUT BY THE SNOWBLOWER MOUNTED ON PAYLOADERS/MUCH SAFER NOW

[@chrisyangtze8403]

Don't shift gears just keep on going.. I never shifted gears in snow storm...

[@chrisyangtze8403]

That's why we chained up..

[@claytonvanthoff8889]

Empty and no chains?

[@scottskidmore8976]

Expensive ticket in Colorado now if you don't chain up. You cause an accident or block traffic it's even more.

[@vanyakouveli3113]

Good place for wolves only

[@simplyamazing880]

I was just waiting for that first guy to spin out, stop and slide backwards into the fellow filming. He was a little close.

[@sharkiesgirl8929]

Why you need highway patrolman in car drinking coffee at bottom making sure these guys chain up or issue a fine.

[@antoniodelrio1292]

how long does it take those 18 wheelers to chain up?

[@graemedalgleish8944]

If someone knows what they are doing, you can chain up one axle in about 15 or 20 minutes.

[@JJM-qf8dz]

15 - 20 minutes maybe 30 at most. All depends on the road side conditions.

[@antoniodelrio1292]

Thanks guys. You fellas have nerves of steel! Good luck out there.

[@marymadalenem2351]

Depends on if you know what your doing. I can't tell you how many I helped to chain. And didn't know how. Learn to chain before going on the mountians.

[@leemartell1250]

You go Mary! I agree! If you have never chained up before then this is not the mountain to be learning on. This pass is A monster even in the best of conditions let alone in heavy snow and low visibility. That being said, there are many old time truckers that have been going over this mountain for many years and are more than willing to help if you just ask. There is also no shame in waiting it out. Bottom line is for all of us truckers to be safe on the road, arrive alive and make a little money along the way 🤑. The French Fry Girl🍟

[@amoncopeland6747]

I did wolf creek 4 times back in jan Feb In a bucket truck. Not a fun dr8ve

[@josephdelp87]

What road is wolf creek pass on?

[@SoapinTrucker]

HWY 160

[@donaldindividual-1]

No brains, no chains.

[@chadsimmons6347]

I thought the title was Wolf Creek Piss,(union) brewed in Colorado

[@moonlover]

You can't see the road!

[@jackhammer7824]

COLORADO chain law, is in effect from OCT 1 TO MAY 31ST . I BELIEVE. You don't need to put them on until they declare to , Call it , IN EFFECT! Just not Having chains is a big fine. Not having them " on " is even more.

[@mrnobody8540]

Auto chains are great - but not perfect

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

Freight rates are terrible out west. Throw in the bad weather with cheap rates and heavy loads I'm not going. I need all my loads to actually pay. Let those mega carriers service the northeast and out west!! ☃️☃️☃️😃😃😃

[@jeancadet5862]

I just parked forget that

[@GearsAndGuns]

I drive a tanker and cant run chains so I feel his pain lol

[@TheRealSovereignCitizens]

Look up auto socks

[@DavidIrthum]

You successfully survived Wolf Creek Pass because you will put your chains on.

[@oleggorky906]

You would think that professionals, who drive for a living, would know better!

[@stephanieplatt6138]

What ever you get paid it's not enough