18:01 "What are they gaining?" I said the same exact thing simultaneously as you when I first watched this video. I couldn't help but laugh,but I think everyone watching this said the same thing. Thanks for posting this video.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻my husband could drive this because he delivered lumber, no longer on this earth plane, ALS took him💔💔Born in Gilman, raised in Minturn is why I love snow. Love your videos .

All those cars passing you are learning about "hurry up and wait". Those are times when my sister and I, even now in our seventies, are inclined to let out with a resounding, "neener, neener, nee-ee-ner!"

Thanks for the ride.

I just found this & experiencing driving through the mountains in the snow in my chair at home, lol I’m Canadian and living in the south and miss snow so much. When I was young 50 years ago, I drove from Vancouver to Calgary New Year’s Eve at night just to see my sister and celebrate. It was snowing all the way I was the only car out there and it was so peaceful and beautiful..

I understand the buffer zone. I’m not a trucker, but I hate it when somebody takes the space I’m leaving for safety. Ah, well, look at it this way…idiots give you something to talk about! 😂 Scenery is beautiful. I love the mountains and the snow…and together, so magical!

I am a 76 year old, I drive a 4x4 and have forever! You are an excellent teacher, I learn with every video. Today's video is a white knuckler a minute show, but you love this stuff. Thank you 💖

These videos are helpful for someone who has never driven in snow at all to get an idea what is waiting out there.

When it comes to keeping a little space...especially on a snowy, icy road some driver's have no sense at all, let alone being able to read the road. They should have to drive the Sno Chi Minh trail between Laramie and Rawlins (I-80) where you have to stop every 10 mi in a snowstorm, get out and kick the snow and ice out of the wheel wells so you can steer again. There is nothing like the Sno Chi Minh trail to teach a little r.e.s.p.e.c.t. for the road and other drivers, especially truckers. Sadly though, we lose kids every year up here, who are killed in wrecks, no seat belts, too fast for conditions etc. They learned to drive on those roads. Heartbreaking.

You make that look effortless & I know it’s not…..keep driving safe & thanks for sharing your videos. ☮️

11 months later and I'm watching this one again, you sir have a God given talent that not many have.

I’m loving your long videos ! Please keep them coming ! Can’t wait until the next one !

Keep on Trucking Mountain Man Mike!!!!

no matter the weather or road conditions, if you're not riding the vehicles ass in front. the vehicle behind thinks you're driving to slow 🐌 😑 barefoot driving in snow-covered roads is an art form, not many semi drivers have that skill any longer. it was my favorite time driving. good driving Mike.

I remember every rock and tree you are seeing while driving up that road. I drove it to work for over ten years. I love that drive. I’ve seen it in every weather condition.

I enjoy your snow covered content and your so calm which I know you need to b and you finally told us that you did Jack Knife just a little I knew it’s not a piece a cake out there we also want to here your close calls we do worry about you your like family cause we listen and watch you Thank you so much

Another great ride along. Thanks for sharing the great scenery. Stay safe and have a blessed day.

HELLO THANKS FOR THIS TRIP.. YOU'RE A GOOD DRIVER... I ENJOYED TO MUCH...HAVE A GOOD YEAR WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS... BLESSING..

I’ve driven that road in a Pathfinder..we were going on a ski trip..snowing like crazy..I drove because my son was too nervous..I’m old and it didn’t bother me..drove real slow..lol Love the mountain scenery..could not stop looking at that beauty..

Thank you for the new video Mike ❤️

Save travels Mike!

Great driving skills.. I’ve skied my whole life, driven on snow since age 15. I could not do what you do, given all the idiots on the roads. Stay safe!

Thanks MMM. Very good video. I learned at a young age to be patient. My trainer drove into me to take my time. Thanks for responding all the time. I know you are a busy man. Peace!!!

Hey mike, I followed you for many years,I like your videos of your travels,I was on my own journey, my wife was battling brain cancer for many years, she lost her battle in 2021 and I barely getting back to what I used to do.watching your videos . ME and her always watched your videos when she was doing chemotherapy.Thank you for taking us on a ride.

keep on truckin

Nice ride my man........

Mike, I (We) love riding with you during bad weather and learning from you!!! But I (We) still love going on scenic drives and you still end up teaching us something on those trips as well!!! I just really enjoy riding with you, but I feel you only film on bad weather days only!! Take Care!!! Stay Safe!!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

Such a beautiful drive! Those mountains are amazing! I love riding with you. 😀

Hi Mike! Great video! Those people in such a hurry are stupid. It’s those kind of drivers that make the roads so dangerous for the rest of us trying to travel safely. Be safe. God bless my friend

Educational comments! Love the scenery! Thanks for posting! Plate C

Hello MM,I enjoy watching your driving because you explain so well, I appreciate you, much love, Safe TRAVELS. With God all things are possible.

This is one of the best videos you have ever done , I watch it as I work from home, if it was four hours I would have watched all four hours. Just the scenery the big fir tree tinseled in snow. Thank you.

Thanks Mike for sharing your thoughts and videos with us!

just outstanding video and driving. I salute you sir.

Your videos are a useful tool in aiding drivers on proper driving habits around large trucks.

Today is 21/11/23, I’m a woman of 54 yrs, not travelled a whole lot(Canada 1x, Spain 1x), I love snow but here in UK even here in the north of, we get nothing..I love to watch snow videos & heavy machinery, & seeing other countries I’ll never get to see… Thank you for these up-loads… plus I learn about big rigs & how they work etc… Side point: I grew up with brothers, so dollies weren’t my thing, cars, trucks & all kinds of machinery… 🚗🚐🚚

Hi Mike, thanks for the drive through the mountain road with all that beautiful scenery. I can understand your frustration with drivers who just have to get ahead of a semi, I experienced it too and not just on snowy conditions. The number of times they overtake and then brake in front is unbelievable. Anyway that's my rant for today. Keep on trucking brother. Peace!

good morning greetings from a german trucker

This drive has been beautiful and relaxing. Pleasing to the eye. Thanks for taking us along.

Great episode Mike.................

Man, I know I've commented on a few of your videos lately....and I feel like you and I were twin drivers that were separated at birth. I'm not a trucker, but I always exercise caution. People always giving me sh!t about how I drive in the rain and snow. It drives me crazy when people pass me in poor road conditions, then put on their brakes, continue at the same speed I am going, and ruin the safety space I intentionally left between me and the next vehicle. Much like yourself, I just don't understand what these people are thinking, or how they think they are going to get somewhere faster in conditions like these. Thank you for posting these videos.

Thank you

Beautiful. I used to go up to northern Maine in the winter to haul potatoes back to NC. Constant snow without the mountains. That’s just absolutely beautiful. I would go down to Florida in the sunshine and sweat and couldn’t wait to get back to the snow. That’s was a great run. I lived in NC 2 miles from ‘South of the Border’ (Pedro) which was 1/2 way between Miami and NYC. Would get home twice a week with the produce from Florida to Boston and the potatoes back.

Thanks much for the ride along. Enjoyed the visit

Thanks for sharing. I logged this video as Sleeper Berth time.

I love your videos❤️Keep up the great work🙂👍

One of these prettiest video on KZfaq

It was fun riding shotgun ... I enjoyed my nap while you drove us down the mountain 😌

I'm driving 16 years now, This guy is good..cool, calm collective...every year I try and get better on ice, snow roads..Dam it's a skill in itself.

i don't know what it is about your snowy drives but i stumbled upon your channel like a year ago. clicked on one of your cool night driving through a snowy mountain pass videos intending to watch a few minutes and i ended up watching the whole hour lol and here i still am lol

I love this video! Thank you for sharing. I miss Colorado, living in New Orleans now.

A real feel winter ride through the mountains with MMM. Thank you for keeping us safe. God bless you!

I have said in the past that there needs to be a infomercial to explain, describe how and why truckers behave in a certain manner in adverse conditions. This commercial should air on everyone favorite TV programs and all news media channels.

It's good you know your way around all the mountains and passes. You remember the " paths less traveled" so you can keep moving. Smart trucker who has a great memory for the roads and which are best for specific driving weather conditions. The scenery is beautiful. Be safe Mike.

Well, I've just checked Your route on google and I noticed I was close to Your trip in Keystone Mountain Ski Resort in 1997 I suppose, on a one week GEO Summit (Conference). I remember that well because it took part also in the middle of the winter and the road from Denver airport to ski resort was just like on Your movie. Thank You a lot for bringing me back my memories from that event. Thank You and God Bless You in your hard work. Greetings from Kalisz, in Poland. Best regards Peter.

I remember back BEFORE the IKE tunnel . My family use to go over that pass on the way to Visalia California to see the grand parents . A two lane road all the way from Denver to Grand junction . Vail pass was just a 90 degree turn at Vail pass . We were in a 58 Rambler station wagon , It would almost be considered child endangerment these days but it was exciting and fun as a kid ...My poor father though .

I thought Berthoud Pass was pretty bad in winter in a 4WD Pickup back in the days when I was there. Rather be behind a truck than in front in such weather. Worst wreck I recall was a runaway on Rabbit Ears. Truck with big farm tractor - killed the driver, picked the pieces up on 3 loads.

good to see ya again this year, I ain't seen ya since last winter, always very impressive driving!😎👏 beautiful land with the ❄️ Thanks for sharing! 😊✌️

Morning!

Loved the video. Mike, you are a saint, I wish I had your patience with drivers who left home without their brains! 👍👍

Another great snowy drive Mountain Man Mike. Keepem coming sir.

Hi Mike, regarding your comment about heating portions of the highway. There is a guy in Buffalo who is a KZfaqr and he has quite a sophisticated system for a heated driveway at his home. Well, it got overwhelmed by the last big storm, it couldn't keep up and turned much of it into ice. He says he will no longer try to heat the driveway anymore in a big storm otherwise it works great.

HELLO IM NOTORIOUS IRBY IN NEWARK NEW JERSEY I JUST WANNA SAY IM SITTING HEAR JUST WATCHING HOW PEOPLE IS DRIVING ON THE ICY ROAD AND IT CRAZY HOW THEY ZOOMING PASS YOU BRO YOU IS DOING JUST FINE YOU KNOW U IS GOING TO GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO AND YOU IS NOT TRYING TO KILL YOUR OR GETT ANY ONE HURT SO I DO SERPORT YOUR DRIVEN SKILLS AND IM GOING TO KEEP WATCHING TO THE VERY END MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE EVERY TIME YOU TAKE A CHANCE TO DRIVEN ON THE ICY ROAD I RESPECT WHAT YOU IS DOING BECAUSE YOU IS TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY AND REALLY HOLDING ON AND A LOTS OF CAERLESS DRIVER CAN LEARN FROM YOUR EXSPIRINTS SO I WILL KEEP PRAYING FOR U 🙏👍 💯👈 GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS 🙏👍✌️

I wish I had the guts to drive in this weather! Be careful and don't be too relaxed Mike. Stay safe!

Hi Mountain Man Mike☺️ That was the fastest changing light I've ever seen🤣 And it sure is a shame that free sledding area was closed down because of some doofy people that didn't know how to sled on snow, got hurt but then sued ruining it for all that did get to enjoy the land. What a wonderful winter trip with you, thanks! Now for the Rabbit Ears🤙

Great drive on the snowy mountain pass .No problem for MMM.👍👍✌✌

Thanks for the beautiful snowy ride. 🙂

My parents (both gone now) were married in the 1950's. They lived in Aurora for while. My father loved the mountains, though my mom did not - but she loved to accompany dad . I remember her recalling a drive up over Berthoud Pass and how scared she was ! I wonder if this is the same road - though certainly much improved from the 1950's. Not sure if I could handle this drive !

Love this ride with you!! So good to see all the other folks out too!!

Amazing how city drivers will keep their sane exact driving habits on the open road. Like in 12:55. All three are bumper to bumper. The only reason why I travel at night. Their all asleep and not on the road.

Thanks Mike : The runners on my sledge which I attached to the back of your truck are all about worn out, so when you reach Steamboat, can you make sure I am in the loop, as I am hoping the old shop that sells to kid, is open so I can replace mine.

Such a beautiful drive in the summer, I would never do it in winter, way to scary for me. Gorgeous scenery, stay safe.

Driven Berthoud many times. As a young adult I worked at the Timberhouse Ski Lodge. Great time in my life.

You’ve proven again your skill! Enjoyed the ride.Stay safe this winter !

I wish I was there it's so beautiful, I'm moving to Colorado soon!!!!❣️

Thank you for sharing this. You be safe out there okay. With my kindest truest respectful words melody aka lostgirl 💕 😊

When vehicles pass to get in front of you just to be in front without gaining anything I call it GETTING NOWHERE FAST.

Какая красивая музыка!Можно слушать целый день в любое время,при выполнении повседневных дел,на душе становится радостно,спасибо большое!Дай Бог вам всем здоровья!

What a trip! Have to say that I felt anxious every now and then and remembered this is a video that I can turn off if necessary. Okay, I learned a lot about trucks and their needs while on the road. Seeing some of the dummies passing you and then appear to be slowing down is where my nerves got a little rattled. You are an excellent driver and sharing your knowledge about problems you can encounter while driving is important information for vehicle drivers. Thanks for sharing and be safe.

Well driven Mike

Hey brother thanks for the adventure ...I'm off work right now with a heart issue... it was great to take a trip.through the mountains 🙏🏻

Thanks for the ride today. You do a excellent job driving in the snow. Enjoyed it very much.

Thanks for the trip over the pass, I haven't seen this route in the snow yet. I'm new to Denver and haven't traveled in the mountains yet in the winter. I'm 54 and grew up in the frozen tundra of Mn.... I've driven since 84 and have over 25 yrs as a plow truck ( f350 w 9' plow commercial lot's) and add in 5 yrs tow truck ( 3 in a heavy wrecker). So Thanks for the winter driving lessons for the mountains. I can't wait to see rabbit ears pass.... I know the snow system you drove through. Stay safe out there.

Good old steamboat sweet I live close to there be safe 👍🙏

I enjoy your videos. They are a window on the world. Very relaxing, very Zen to watch. Especially the ones involving snowstorms or rainstorms. Stay safe and keep up the good work!

Legend has it you are still stuck behind that truck!

I absolutely love your videos

Dang, that pass is 11,300 ft. up! Road looks slicker 'n' fresh snot on a crystal glass doorknob. Great video and great driving! Bet that would be a great bike road in summer months.

Very good to hear from you! Happy New Year! I'll never understand how some people get a drivers license. Have a good week! Stay safe. Stay warm. Peace be unto you as well.

Highway 40 goes through my town in Utah. You have a video in the past driving through my town. I used to drive truck to Denver from time to time going via hwy 40. Berthoud pass way up on the great divide. Bring it on down the other side.

A masterclass in driving. Respect from across the Pond.

I'm enjoying watching this from South Afrika, East London

Safe travels.....

What are they gaining? Sight. Most folks can't stand to have their view ahead blocked for very long. Me, I'm the opposite. I'll follow a big truck all day because I know if there's something ahead, you're usually the first to see it.

Thank you!! Always enjoy your videos 🙂 God bless you and keep you safe..🙏

Thank You for your videos. I'm using them as teaching videos. Going into trucking in late spring. Soaking up as much as I can.

Thank you for your white knuckle driving to show us the beautiful scenery of the mountain from the comfort of our home.

Enjoyed your video. Very informative of driving in mountains in snow storm.

Keeping you in prayers, you have the courage i dont have, great videos always......

I have a great respect for you guys working for our contry be safe Lemay