Thank you for sharing. I remember riding with Dad & Mom in the middle of the winter. Dad worked in Silverton year around for several years. We lived in Fruita, Co. Great Grandpa & Grandpa helped build the Million Dollar Highway. Got the semi stuck in the tunnel once. Had to let air out of the tires to get unstuck. Grandpa used to drive from Grand Junction to White Sands during WWII. He got a special award for helping during WWII.

FINALLY, FINALLY, we have an 'on the road' video that isn't time lapse. This is so refreshing to see. Some on the road videos are sped up so fast you can't see the scenery. You are one heck of a driver/video creator. It is a pleasure to watch this video, I'm really enjoying this experience. I'll definitely check out your other videos.

If I were a truck driver, I would drive exactly as you do. You're a great and safe driver!

My Uncle was an Independent, he was carrying a load of swinging beef... Going through the mountains they said he must of miss judged a turn and he went over he was 47 my Aunt used give him a hard time because he hauled logs and he had to get loaded and unloaded so he drove a little faster than he should... So, he moved on to SAFER other loads... Like he told me there is NO safe loads... There is only safe drivers... So good on you driver... You woke up some great memories... Thank You...!!

Truck drivers are ESSENTIAL to our economy.... without them America will freeze to its knees...

We drove from Durango to Telluride and my wife freaked and that was northbound. Going back (south) a few days later she screamed most of the way to Silverton. (was driving a 32' motor home -- LOL).

YOU TRUCKERS ARE IN GENERAL, THE ROYALTY OF THE HIGHWAY. WE ALL OWE OUR LIVES AND SUPPLIES DELIVERED SAFELY, TO YOU DEAR TRUCKERS!!! THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG. BEAUTIFUL, TREACHEROUS COUNTRY. WE ALL OWE YOU A VERY HUGE AND GRATEFUL, THANK YOU!!!

I have 40 years experience driving canadian rockies, but I would sure love to try those hairpin turns you have! Man you've got my 40 years beat dude. Yes I use to always practise my skills, like where my trailer follows if I'm turning this much, or any skill. Just makes me a better driver, takes practise like a fiddle. Now I'm retired just over 60, I use to read the road and know where my tires get the best traction in the snow. Love how you handle the road, stay safe brother and keep them coming.

Thank you for having us as your co pilot... it's always a beautiful senic route everytime you drive through the mountains... thank you...

Wow! I had to pull over and have a drink! Change my shorts & get a new chair. I'll finish watching it later. Add a little snow or rain and it would cause heart problems!

Colorado is too beautiful not to see, and too precious to abandon.

Almost NO guardrails ‼️Dangerous road, even for cars❗️Great Video, thanks for taking us along👍

I'm 67 and my late dad was a trucker. When I was a kid, my dad took one of us kids with him. This reminds me if that precious memories. Keep it up

Lord knows I love your mountain runs, tks for the ride, love the scenery

A driving job like that on that highway you deserve a million dollars plus. Good job. Been watching your videos for some time now and you are one of the best I can say that.

White knuckle driving in a four-wheeler let alone a semi. Awesome driving Mike.

You know why I like riding with you, Mike? You talk as if we're old friends...I love it!

We have ridden this on a motorcycle in the early 1980"s and drove it just last week in our SUV. I have the utmost respect for you and the other truck drivers that make this trip.

This place was like a Bob ross painting ! Nice video!

I was never so scared as the first time I stumbled on Red Mountain Pass and found that I could not turn around.

Mike, thanks for the memories. I lived in Ouray for 30 years until 2008. Of course it's changed a lot since I first got there on my motorcycle. I am now at 83, a very happy old lady with lots of good memories.

Good driving Mike! I drove my 2500 dodge ram pulling a 24 foot pull behind trailer over the 10,948 foot Beartooth pass, Wyoming. I can prove it as I still have my wife's left hand fingernail prints above my right knee cap.

Mike thanks for the ride, sure glad I was not in the truck with you because my breaks was not holding very well sitting here. That was AWESOME.

With all the twists and turns , it doesn't afford much time to admire the amazing scenery.

Makes me hold my breath.. Thanks for all you do for those of us stuck at home! Keep safe. God Bless.

OMG you had my nerves going I couldn't stop watching yet I loved it thank you so much you always have beautiful videos I didn't want it to end I have never seen such a beautiful place yet scary. You are an amazing driver keep up the good work your videos are awesome.

You are so patient with other drivers! Thank you so much for sharing the road with us. I would not get to see these places otherwise.

Just finished watching both halves of the Million Dollar run - I'm exhausted. THANKS!

I've done that road so many times on my Harley it basically drives it self. That view coming around that last turn with Ouray at the bottom is priceless.

I live in central Manitoba Canada where it is mainly flat. Watching you drive this crazy ass road was great. Shows your skills as a trucker. Stay safe and keep up the good work on the videos.

I can't wait to see the conclusion of this video. Man i had butterflies all in my stomach from the tight turns to looking down below the mountain base. Great skills and a awesome view. Looking for some more fanatic video views to come. Thank you Mr. Riding Shotgun. Happy Father's Day to you. Also i have just finished watching all 3 of those from start to finish.

Shoot watching you go down made my heart pound 100mph! Lol

Hope everybody appreciates seeing your skill Mike. If they know what you are up against, maybe they'll wise up more. PEACE.

I love Red Mountain Pass! That was the best, Thankyou. ✌

I have driven this road many.many times, can't imaging driving it in a large rig with a trailer. It would separate the man from the boys.

The last time I went over red mountain there was a crazy rain storm and the road was closed due to a Mud slide right before the tunnel. Thanks for the ride Mike. Have a great night.

Watching this is more exciting than most of the crap shows they play on tv !

Holy crap!! Man, one wrong mistake, and off you go, that takes a lot of concentration and nerves of steel. Good job sir.

Dear Mike, Happy Father's Day. This is one of the best videos. My father was a trucker, your skills and competencies bring me memories of my father. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, stay safe and be well.

Wow thanks for sharing ,the scenery was amazing ,had my heart in my mouth a few times ,those edgers looked mighty close .

Great driving brother 👊 Beautiful beautiful scenery

Around these curves I am sitting on the edge of my seat. Beautiful country. The mountains are beautiful. Have a great day.

That was an AWESOME video...such BEAUTIFUL scenery!!

Im in uk. Thank you again Sir for letting us ride with you through your beautiful country in your lovely company

Look how beautiful the scenery is... gees... gorgeous.

I always watch these videos at night before I go to sleep, you are like Bob Ross but on semi trucks.

I travelled this road in 1997 with my wife. Loved Ouray, thru to Ridgway and SS West to Placerville, Dolores, Cortez into Mesa Verde to camp. The most amazing scenery we had ever experienced. Love the South West.

Grandma here & I’m driving on the million dollar highway for the first tomorrow. Thanks for the video!

NO WAY, NO How. NEVER!!! Kudos to you for what you do!

Despite the beautiful scenery, I got white knuckles watching this. Lol. Thanks Mike.

Your a gutsy guy but love going along with you in beautiful Colorado !!

Hi Mike It's Helen...You just took the words right out of my mouth. when you said, Absolutely Gorgeous!

Thanks for the white knuckle ride..

Colorado, the final frontier. These are the continuing voyages of Mountain Man Mike. His five year mission : to explore strange beautiful worlds. To boldly go where no semi has gone before! (with new tires thank God)

These high drop off roads make me dizzy but the scenery is spectacular! Thank you for taking us on this journey. Better you drive than me. I'd hug the side of the mountain I don't care if it is the wrong side! Safe travels.

I've never been in asemi ever until I rode with you on this trip. What an experience, beautiful scenery and equally dangerous. Thanks for the ride. New subscriber also.

Nothing short of breathtaking stuff, here! As a guy who was raised with the East Coast ocean in his blood, and has always been drawn to the coastal areas, these views are giving me an identity crisis. Awesome stuff, brother! Thanks for the ride!

Just found your channel. Thank you for your experience and respect in performing your trade. Most of all we really love the scenery your videos provide. One day we will flee the cornfields of Indiana and go for a drive.

Used to live in Durango in the mid-70s. Always thought the north side of Red Mountain Pass was the most beautiful place I'd ever seen! Can't wait for my return trip there this August.

Thank you for the ride thru that beautiful scenery. My husband is a retired trucker of almost 40 yrs.

Funny story ! Today I was grocery shopping at a small store in the Denver area. Was talking trucks with an employee, happened to be your ex wife Gwen. Lol !

Thanks for the ride Mike! I have been over that pass for over 40 years!

I am not a trucker,but, I love scenery. Thank you for sharing such a nice ride on the Red Mountain Pass. You made my day !!!

I sometime become dizzy watch you go around the sharp carves.

Thanks for ending with the fireworks...Pretty!

I always comment the same, but this video is an easy top 3 favorite. Hands down! Remarkable! Breathtaking! Thanks 4 the ride!!!!

I drove this pass also known as the million dollar highway about 4 years ago. I left the silver ton store at 4am just to find out there was 4 inches of snow up top on the road. No plows had been out. Took me literally 3:45 minutes to make the pass into ouray. Definitely made my no return list. Btw I was in a 2016 kw t680 10speed. Pulling a 53foot spread axle. Beautiful run but not when it solid white.

Excellent scenery, also the commentary. Don't think I would take this rout in the winter. Cheers from down under.

Breath taking in more ways than one, and more times than not. This video has it all and then some.

this is an amazing Mountain video. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for posting this video for us to see. Love the channel, and can't wait to see more Adventures

Thank you love riding shot gun. It's been scary glad your driving. Its fun.

"White Knuckle Highway" Beautiful country, but wouldn't want to have to drive it on a daily basis. Safe travels Mountain Mike!

beautiful and scary

Man oh man that IS beautiful country, lots of turns stay calm remember witch line to be on. Thanks for taking us with and showing us Central California watching

I'm from Durango Co. I lived in grand junction for many yrs. I've done thus pass many times in my driving career. Thanks for sharing this. I tell stories about this but unless you see it or do it? It's not the same!! Safe travels brother!!

This is my home area. I grew up near Durango. My dad used to drive all those passes hauling cattle. I love when I get a load that takes me back home. Red Mountain and the Wolf are my favorite passes to drive!!

3M you picked a perfect day for the ride and awesome scenery - Thank You. The curves made me dizzy, had to take a couple of breaks - almost like riding in the backseat and getting motion sickness.

Thank you so much for not cutting the corners on the switchbacks...especially the one at 8:42. I was nearly killed by a Huge RV cutting that corner one day. If I hadn't looked up the mountain and seen it coming down...myself and several cars behind me would have been dead. I slowed down to a crawl as I looked up and saw it coming. The cars behind me were honking...but luckily...none tried to pass me. Suddenly...that monster RV swept around the switchback, taking both lanes...and barely missed the front of my car.

Between Durango and Silverton. Beauty.

The sceneries is simply breathtaking. Outstanding video.

I lived in Ouray and was an owner operator, independent flat bed. I drove this road frequently, loaded with a spread axle 48 foot trailer. I lived in Durango in the late 70s and in Silverton during the 80s. I drove jeep tours out of Ouray in the 2000s. Not sure how I survived that. I'm in western Oregon now. I enjoyed seeing my old home again.

First time here, stunning views, all I can see in my mind is that MASSIVE side of mountain on the horizontal. Made me feel so small! Great beauty up there. Thanks

Magnificent road and beautiful landscapes, Thank you... Patrik from Switzerland

Dear man ,chaufeur , i give you mine respect there is constantly not a second to watchout contstantly allert , sleep,automatic pilot, its craftmenship to keep the rig right no braking unneserery cost money ectect. Again respect you drive a volvo a little europian . Great job tony Vermeulen from the Netherlands.

Outstanding! Like an orchestra violin player- great work!! Privilege to watch, thanks brother 👍🇺🇸

This made me nervous. I kept saying omg this is scary. Haaaa I found myself leaning towards the left. Awesome job. Not a place for a rookie

I watch this 2 years ago and had to go there love it Im from Ga. Love this show thank you.

well sir , you are an awesome truck driver. I'm a retired Law Enforcement Officer of 32 years and when I was on patrol I stopped semi trucks only, only when I had to. Because like you mentioned on your video ." we are working". Awesome video be careful out there and God Bless.

Thanks for the ride. The first time our family took that trip was about the mid 60 s and was quite exciting. I was just as exciting with you as it was for me the first time.

Such a beautiful part of country Really enjoy these rides . Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do while on the road.Be safe

Hello, I love your videos, so beatiful, so Is amazing the natural escenary,, Blessings for these LANDS. Thanks for sharing and show another face of THE UNITED STATES,, congratulation

Mike you done a fine job 👍 driving that truck in them mountains I sure like the view , you stay safe 🙏 and be safe 🙏🙏.you have a very blessed day 🙏

That was amazing. The road, the scenery and the driving. Thanks Mike. 🤘🏻

That was an awesome ride along. My wife and I drove that route in a car 3 years ago. Beautiful country.

thanks for taking me along via youtube

It's great to watch a master at work, thank you.

Mike…You are AMAZING !!!!!!! I don’t think I’m Ever going on that road again …scares the heck outta me🫣 God Bless and Keep you Always ❤

Yup, yup, yup, It seems that that there are just as many hairpins going northbound as there are going southbound. Love the lane keeping practice.Keep it up. We all appreciate your expertise, and are ready for more. Stay safe

Thanks Mike.....coming out that way again on my motorcycle after watching this one.....been a while.

Take this drive in the fall Absolutely breath taking! The wife and have been doing it going 20 years! Every fall we take the drive.