Mike,this has been an experience I will always remember.I'm retired,home bound,widow,grandmother,and great grandmother. Have never traveled to any of the places where you have driven.Thank you so much for doing this,it has given me a lot of joy. Kathy,Retired R.N.

@AlbertMaruggi

2 жыл бұрын

At around 46:00 you talk about 4 factors for jack knife one is under power. What do you mean by that? Also what does interlock do and when do you use it? I am a 63 year old rookies trying to lean as much as I can this first winter. Thanks

@williamtavarez6262

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertMaruggi under power means heavy on the throttle. the more throttle you give the easier it is for your tires to spin........interlocking makes both of your drive axles get power you should use it when ever you think one axles isn't going to get enough grip to deep you moving forward .and try to interlock them before you need it after might be to late

I drove team with my husband and he was a ice trucker like this guy! Sadly he passed away from cancer, this brings back so many wonderful memories I miss him and the road. I drove 4 more years and called it quits and retired. Thank you ❤

I watch your snow videos to fall asleep. Its a my secret weapon if i am too anxious and cant relax. Thank you

Nothing like a snow ride with someone who knows what they are doing. Way to go , thanks for taking us for a ride. Such beautiful snow. God bless .. stay safe. 🌹♥️🇺🇸

I once drove for over 13 hours on packed snow and ice covered roads, from southern Michigan all the way into the U.P. of Michigan. I was driving a pickup truck, I couldn’t imagine driving an 18 wheeler that distance on snow covered roads. It literally took my body 24 hrs to feel normal again. I don’t know if it was from the stress or the vibration from washboard ice covered roads, but I definitely did not feel right. Thank you for what you do moving commerce across the country safely!

@beatfarmerfan

3 жыл бұрын

I live in the U.P., and it does get tense in the winter. White roads, white knuckles!

I'm a new truck driver and unfortunately I was involved in a autoroute pileup 2 weeks ago here in Canada. My first accident in my life. I'm in my 40is. Thank you for this video, because I'm learning to go through my fear now. I'm learning from you.

@stupadaso7948

3 жыл бұрын

What can you learn from him? How to go faster?

@msdecemberloveangel8236

3 жыл бұрын

Ur learning from the best here. Stay safe man. Love truckers

@msdecemberloveangel8236

3 жыл бұрын

@@stupadaso7948 he got skills

@JR-lb4ng

3 жыл бұрын

32 + years driving truck, my best advice is go slow, stay off your brakes as much as you can, no quick movements and respect the weather. It takes time to get use to driving in foul weather.

@dvf4550

3 жыл бұрын

@@stupadaso7948 That's right. Like the speeding Prime truck that lost control on the snow and ice, headed across the median and hit my brother's semi head-on, killing my brother. Shotgun was headed to my neck of the Utah woods....don't need to lose any more family. Slow down, buddy, please.

U know if these rookies out there watched and listen to what u r saying about driving I'm sure they would be better drivers. Thank for the ride along and the storm u r driving in we here in Guthrie Oklahoma r expected to get around 3 this afternoon . Thanks again mountain man Mike Be safe out there in America folks

I could watch these videos all day. Mesmerizing. I’d be scared #%^*less if I had to drive a rig like this in these weather conditions. Much respect Mike!

@leahw26

7 ай бұрын

You honestly get used to driving in inclimate weather

Awesome video Mike! After 50+ years of driving Co roads and passes white knuckling most those years I respect your talent immensely. You know what you're doing for sure. Stay safe out there!

Just don’t know how you could be so relaxed. You are a awesome driver. Please be careful and stay safe.

@podedwards

3 жыл бұрын

Love driving in this stuff. Great to watch a pro driver.

@msdecemberloveangel8236

3 жыл бұрын

He a great driver yes he is. It wouldn't be me. Im too scared lol

@nopawsclark4064

3 жыл бұрын

@@msdecemberloveangel8236 the best.

You my friend are one of the most skilled big truck drivers I've had the pleasure in getting to know Mike.. thanks to your great attitude and seeing the need for young drivers to learn from. Please keep up the outstanding work in making these videos the sucess they have become throughout the industry. You're proof to as why the DOT's are so strick on their drivers because they know how good they can drive, if taken the effort. The biggest fault of most accidents, I believe, is their speed and willingness to give back the ownership of the highways and byways to the four-wheelers.. just give them plenty of room, they're going to take it anyway. Thanks..

@riccardopinardi2271

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100 percent with you!!!!

I have major respect for truck drivers, especially those that drive in conditions like this. I've only seen snow way up in the mountains in California from a great distance, and lving in Florida we don't see this at all. Whew I just couldn't!

Your voice & comments are really reassuring. Wish I could have had you as my instructor. Be safe out there.

You have natural GOD given talent for the work your doing for AmericaTHANK YOU so much.

I can't drive anymore. I'm 81 now. I enjoy "riding" with you. Thank you.

You have a spot on your windshield that looks like a buck bouncing along the shoulder! I wasn't going to mention it but another viewer "Joe D" saw it too! All I can say is I hope you never ask me to drive for awhile as I ride along shotgun!

@sharonmullins1957

3 жыл бұрын

That is what I thought too!

@tomgray6123

3 жыл бұрын

It’s on his camera. Been there for weeks.

@peridot905

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's a rock chip in the windshield.

@lorimcclure9143

3 жыл бұрын

I thought a 🦌 was running on the shoulder.

@greenland6578

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Now I can’t take my eyes off it. Lol

I love to see the snow. Thanks for sharing this video.

Ireally enjoy riding shotgun with you. I trucked for many years, 48 states and Canada. I am retired now, but this takes me back. Enjoyable.

I enjoy watching you. My husband has been a trucker for nearly 40 years. I used to ride along with him more than I stayed at home. Loved being with him. You drive very much like he does. Snow doesn’t really bother him but people that are scared make his hair stand up straight. Keep on trucking. We need more good drivers out there. Thanks for the video.

You drive great!!!! Very safe You are the trucks I like to drop in and follow (in my passenger vehicles) when going a bit of a distance

So these snow trips are my favorite. There's something going on on the roads, the driver is awake, the cab is warm and the snow journey in front of him. Great, what could be better? Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany

Yay!! Another snow video!!! I have learned a lot from you while snow driving and being in a Semi. Thanks Mike!! I didn’t mind driving in the snow when I had great snow tires (they were Hankook tires) and my 4 wheel drive!! Nothing could stop me but now I have all season and they suck...lol. Have a great day!

Mike you have been very busy the last few days. Stay safe and keep on truckin

That guy that was blocking the highway, I flipped him off for you Mike!

@jotterson1156

3 жыл бұрын

Fool

That was intense especially when everyone is bunched up. Crazy but exciting to watch!!! ✌

A nice drive and a beautiful place

Hi ,mate, that was some crappy weather you took us through, your a cool driver I'll give you full marks , when some of those vehicle's baulked ya I was shouting Move Over You Turkey, lol . Thanks for taking us along, looking forward to the next one, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

@msdecemberloveangel8236

3 жыл бұрын

I was like let him over. The truck of course.

Thanks for doing this for everyone that gets to see what it is like to drive in all kinds of conditions and making it look fun.

Good lord that looks stressful..Don't know how you do it. stay safe man.

@arneservatius8686

3 жыл бұрын

Road is ok Michigan

@daverave6649

3 жыл бұрын

Looks bad but he wouldn't ever slide out in those conditions, gotta have the right tires though. You can feel it well before its gonna give out.

@jllrue

3 жыл бұрын

@@daverave6649 In my 36 years driving Semi, iv'e seen many people spinout in better condition then this and driving slower!

I love how you talk some of the details out. It really helps new(er) drivers like me. Speeds, temps, jake positions, traction...all of these "nerdy" things that get filed in the brain! Yes, time behind the wheel is the best trainer, but having some of the qualifiers helps too.

M3’s voice never rises above a whisper. Like he made a weird deal with nature and physics to give him a pass. Nerves of steel and a complete master

@ridingshotgun1251

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray.. ☮️

Those people in Houston now know what us folks up here in Canada feel like every January and February. Drive safe Mikey and keep the shiny side up.

My sister said "this guy sounds so relaxed while driving in crazy weather." Love your videos. Inspired me to do a road trip from TX to NM, CO, UT, WY, NE, KS, OK ----> TX. Love our Interstate system especially.

I remember thanksgiving time 1990 or ‘91 driving my new 1991 Honda Civic sedan on I-15 NB up Cajon Pass to outside Vegas in snow. Then Mesquite to Parowan, UT again in blizzard like conditions at night as a lone 19 yo driver. I stayed in the outside lane behind semis the whole time as they broke a rut for me. No chains the entire way. White knuckle for sure. Glad it was nighttime, I probably would not want to see this. Thank you OTR drivers!!!

Thanks for the ride, as always a pleasure to be in the shotgun seat. See you on your next trail.

Thank you Sir! I admire & respect you! I’m thankful to God that their are still people left in this world like you!

Love seeing your videos. Prayers for your safety💗

Thanks for letting us ride along. Good to have an experienced hand at the wheel! Relaxing but spellbinding.

One day I hope to have driving skills like you Mike, you are the best!

Can’t get that horrific accident in Texas out of my my mind from last week.I caught some graphic video footage that can’t be unseen.Safe travels.🙏

What a ride. I was holding on , white knuckles, just a couple of crazies out there with you, yep, you gotta be careful.

@SAHamel_

3 жыл бұрын

I was a holding on too!

Thoroughly enjoyed riding with you. Felt so safe I almost fell asleep. :-)

Great driving...been about 5 years since I’ve been on that hwy...now I can sit here at home and ride with you driver...white line fever pops up on me every now and then...💯👍🏾🙏🏾☝🏾💰💰💰💰

Originally I am from southern Arizona and never dealt with snow so when otr July 2013. I would get to the point of freaking out when I see the first snow of the season every year. But within time i end up being just fine. You are great at driving. I’m sure I can still learn a thing or two from your videos. Thank you for sharing.

54 minutes approx. Talking about stress. Mike, you do sound pretty relaxed despite the adverse conditions. Part of that lack of stress would be not having many others all around you making driving difficult. Good man. You know your truck, you know yourself. Take care, as always.

Oh gosh! My neck is so tense. Forgetting to breath... what a ride! Take care of you. And stay safe. Thank you for all that you do. God bless.

My b/f is a truck driver and I've been on the 15 so many times from Utah to Colorado Springs but never seen it in the snow. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

I loved the snow driving especially since I'm watching warmly at home🥰

Damn this was so peaceful so calm and so relaxing to watch not to mention you giving out advice great video Thankyou for your work and stay safe

Thanks for the ride----time for me to go nighty-nighty. I've been under the weather for quite a spell!!

Thanks for the ride; Mountain Mike.Excellent driving!!!!Stay safe and have a blessed day.

I listen to this , it helps me 💤 Thank you

@richardscathouse

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the train videos from Norway

Man just love your videos. You are one hell of a driver I have so much respect for your skills.

I can appreciate the effort it takes. I have driven this freeway with similar or worse conditions. Thanks for posting and stay safe. Plate C

Thank you for the video MMM. I'm learning through observing...going on the road for the first time myself in about 2 weeks. ✌PEACE!!!

The most danger I've ever seen you in when you tried to pass that Swift Driver at the @23:00 mark 😳

@Jasonhb07

3 жыл бұрын

lol I see what you did there.

@spikespa5208

3 жыл бұрын

Bigger hazard at 3:14 when he strayed into the right lane just as he got up to the WE truck to pass. Lucky he still has his right mirror.

Looks like a normal day during the winter here in MN. I pull out of Mankato to WI,ND,SD,IA, and NE. Stay safe and thank you for the drive.

With that chip in your windshield, I keep thinking it a bird flying across in front of you.

@jackball4201

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, easy to get distracted from our job. Glad its not in Mikes view.

@judithwilber2540

3 жыл бұрын

i keep thinking its a deer ready to run across the road lol

@2centsam927

3 жыл бұрын

@@judithwilber2540 I did too

I’m not a truck driver, but I very much enjoy your channel. I also reside in the Intermountain west and I drive some of the same roads. Your channel gives me a better idea of what truckers deal with and I like to think I am learning to be a better driver, especially around 18 wheelers. Thanks much for your efforts!

When it got icy here 2 weeks ago, I put my keys in a drawer and parked my butt in the recliner. I enjoy watching Mike drive in it, but it just ain't fun for me to do it.

As a norwegian I must say this is almost like summer driving to us. Not scary at all🇳🇴

@fedfunds

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, Snow Snob 🙄

@bennyswift9548

3 жыл бұрын

When people brag about driving in snow they are actually more dangerous driving in snow than those who don't....sorry bud, nice try though.

@janotrebski9136

3 жыл бұрын

@Justume Samson I must say Norway is beautiful, but I am not a neutral😏The mountains falling steep into the fjords while you can see the Northern Lights playing makes this time of the year very special🇳🇴🇳🇴

@kenhofer8063

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennyswift9548 nobody’s bragging when I drove i would pick winter over summer any day no stupid campers on the road

@victorhodgson8767

3 жыл бұрын

The Watcher not forgetting Slipes , (great Nordic Artic ( in both sense of the word, Artic as in Geographical,& Artic as in U.SA. Semi).

Thank you for doing a job I couldn't, do. You definitely have a unique skill set.

You showed a perfect example of the herd mentality driversat work , in this video. People like to group up into packs while driving it makes them feel safer in a group but really its much more dangerous. Mountain Mike is a masterful and safe driver.

Again GREAT stuff as always thankyou, kind of you to share.

It appears that you are a very seasoned driver. Wise words about keeping the stress down. Enjoyed riding along from the safety of my recliner.

Good driver with superb handling & control, keep it up. I love watching your videos, always wanted to do road trips to all these places you drive, thanks for making that happen.

Thank you for an exciting and pro tour, you drive very professionally. Good luck in future trips. Greetings from Denmark.

I love this video and you are cool driver. You seem very confident driving in the snow compaired with other drivers who get very nervous with the snow. I look forward to more snow trucking videos. 👻

That virgin river gorge , is amazing I was north bound three days ago ,just missed the snowy fun . Very good job driver .

Hello Mike glad tobe riding with you again with lots of Snow everywhere. Glad you and your children had a good Holiday. 15 years ago I road co piolet with my son Conrad trucken from Idaho mid west and ohio valley. Some of those rides were pretty windy with lots of storms summer time.

Like a meditation too me. Love your voice and love traveling.

Ahhh... the joys of traveling with the living_dead... Thanks for the ride. 🖒🤠

I admire your wisdom and skill. I enjoy your videos very much. Safe Travels!

Looks like fun; "white knuckle" driving!

I always enjoy the ride (to quote the old guy on Datsun commercials). Boy, am I glad it's you driving & not me. Been a long time since I've driven ini snow. Our part of SE Texas got about 4" of snow, so we are in until it melts the ice under the snow on the roads. Stay safe. Thanks for posting.

Love your channel... hopefully makes me a better and more respectful driver... No need to apologize! Amazing that you still have a good sense of humor considering the drivers you have to deal with... stay safe!

I live in NW Florida now, but was born and raised in Montana. I remember this freeway very well. Whiteout blizzard driving is no fun. But, It is 29 degrees here today, and tornado warnings. Crazy weather this week

I have only had an experience with snow like that once, Thanksgiving 2019 from Salt Lake to Ivins. I just went as fast as felt safe and followed the Big Rigs as much as possible. Was stressful but not too bad, was more just SUPER watching the road.

Richfield is my neck of the woods. That pass can get pretty crazy.

@oladeegriffin7434

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have driven to Richfield many times in the snow...live near Cedar and I15 between Cedar and SG is horrible during snow storms.

Another BEAUTIFUL ride. Had my feet propped and a hot buttered rum-hopin' the hiway patrol would say howdy! Thanks

These videos are mesmerizing and hypnotic!

Love the driving sir, you have a given talent and experience well done and thankyou for uploading this fantastic video love your dialogue..keep it ip thankyou

Live in the UK and love watching these videos keep them coming and keep safe

One of the best tools you have while driving in snow is your ears. You can hear the road conditions change under your tires, your engine rpms if you slip, and other clues as to what is going on. Too many people run down the road with the music blaring and their attention focused elsewhere and wind up in the ditch.

A good fun ride, thanks for sharing.

Good ride I've traveled with you before. I'm a retired master chief off submarines. I rode with you on a 2 hr out of Denver once and really enjoy what you have to say. Again thanks for the ride Bud

Great video! Thank you! Stay safe!

Always looking forward to seeing a new video you seen this one come up Summer lay here and watch it continue to be safe out there my brother run in this crazy weather I live here in Oklahoma City and I mean we got dumped on bigger and crap man I mean it's Ford outside but you continue to be safe thank you for the great videos you make

@ronaldwilson1653

3 жыл бұрын

Overlook some of my texting because I use the talk to text and sometimes I don't go back and fix it like I should and I apologize for that I just want you to know how much I appreciate you and the videos that you make because they're very relaxing and I appreciate them very much please be safe out there I drove truck for about 15 years so I know the dangers but you know exactly what you doing and I appreciate you and your videos thank you once again keep up the great work and again be safe

Love it when you cut loose from the herd!! High IQ will always be your guide and safety net. PEACE!

@chuckychuck

3 жыл бұрын

👀👀👁👁

I just love how you end each video with "peace!!" tickles me pink, LOL! :-)

@JM-ig4ed

3 жыл бұрын

that's the one thing I actually don't like.

Thank you for the ride! ☺☺☺

I enjoy that you drive areas that I am very familiar with Fun to watch

You sure know how to drive in the snow.. love watching your videos... Take care out there...

I have had to drive in weather like that a lot and am always amazed at the amount of people who refuse to turn on their headlights.

We enjoy your videos, my son trucked for about 15 years.

OMGoodness what a shotgun ride you have for us.... Love it!!!! Holy Moly!!!! That was so much fun and so glad I was riding shotgun with MMM PEACE!!!!!!

Absolutely brilliant videos, really interesting stuff! Thanks from the United Kingdom!

Great video. Glad to see my Volvo wasn’t the only one to have that issue with the intermittent wipers.

Man I just love your vids, the summer ones contain such stunning scenery and your camera quality is so professional, but your winter one's are by far the best, the way you deal with the conditions and idiot drivers is amazing how you keep your cool is beyond me, as I was shouting at my TV telling those other drivers to move 😄 I was totally stressed 😄😄😄🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Thoroughly enjoyable ride albeit somewhat terrifying at times. I’m looking forward to checking out the rest of your library. Play safe sir.