Search and rescue call for a stranded family gets a little more interesting that we expected...

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  • Опубликовано: 30 дек 2021
  • A father and his two sons got stranded on a snowy road at the base of the Cascades and called search and rescue for help. They then learned of us and called my to see if I could assist. I said I could, and after confirming with search and rescue that they were on hold, Grumpy and I took the tracked Jeep up to find them. Along the way we got a lot more than we'd bargained for!
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  • @juliekorish1
    @juliekorish1 2 года назад +3142

    Thank you Casey and grumpy! That was my son you rescued in the Silverado. I appreciate all your help. Loved the video! So cool to share the whole story. You guys are great! Happy new year!🎉👍💪

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle  2 года назад +291

      No problem, glad to help!

    • @robertandrewbaptie3006
      @robertandrewbaptie3006 2 года назад +73

      Aw that's awesome that Casay you some good ppl

    • @thomashodis5740
      @thomashodis5740 2 года назад +99

      I assume Casey charges a fair price that's never enough. I'm sure people complain or have something to say but having the vehicles and equipment that allows him to go and do these rescues isn't cheap. And not too many people are willing to go and help people like this. Or they screw up and get stuck themselves.

    • @yungdolphin9130
      @yungdolphin9130 2 года назад +95

      Damn. He got lucky that night. And I can tell he has a good mom cuz you were on your way out to go get him

    • @CousinLarrySitsThere
      @CousinLarrySitsThere 2 года назад +66

      It's nice to read this comment. Your son has a very appreciative, loving mother.

  • @despizedicon
    @despizedicon 2 года назад +434

    When someone in a tracked jeep says you ain't making it through... just be thankful and turn around. Like these guys did.

    • @illbeyourstumbleine
      @illbeyourstumbleine 2 года назад +13

      Is that what those tires are called, tracked? Sorry if this seems like a silly question. Born and raised in the south and I have never seen these in my 40+ years on Earth. They're really cool looking. Do you know if they work when there isn't snow, or do they have to change them in and out all winter?

    • @NPzed
      @NPzed 2 года назад +17

      @@illbeyourstumbleine Those are tracks. There are a number of different makers/brands and some folks have even made their own. You could technically use them anywhere but non-soft environments (e.g. bare pavement) would cause accelerated wear if not damage after enough time/distance (so not advisable).
      I'm not sure what Casey does, but some folks in recovery would probably leave them on as a dedicated tracked vehicle. But those do appear to be able to be removed and swapped back to normal rubber tires if desired.

    • @illbeyourstumbleine
      @illbeyourstumbleine 2 года назад +12

      @@NPzed thank you so much for taking time out to answer my question so thoroughly, I really appreciate it.
      Like I said, I am from the south born and raised, but we are looking for land near the mountains (not sure on Rocky or Appalachian yet) in the next couple years to start a small farm. Just farming for ourselves, nothing big or agricultural. I think some call it homesteading, but others say homesteading was were you claimed free land and you can't do that anymore...but I think you catch my drift. Just trying to learn all I can, and do what I can hands on to prepare myself for the move. Can't wait to have snow!

    • @brendaknox7568
      @brendaknox7568 Год назад +2

      @@illbeyourstumbleine I believe it is called living off grid.

    • @clydecraft5642
      @clydecraft5642 Год назад +1

      @@illbeyourstumbleine they dont like grit in the running gears

  • @kannyplay9831
    @kannyplay9831 2 года назад +34

    Growing up in Idaho and the mountain snow that comes fast and surprising, before radar weather on the internet, caught my father in the mountains. When we found him he had shot a rabbit and was cooking him in a hubcap from his vehicle. I will never forget the first thing he said was, "Did you bring any whiskey?" He would have loved these videos

  • @jaywalker3087
    @jaywalker3087 2 месяца назад +4

    As a Brit that's been in and out of vehicles and aircraft for 55 years, I must say I admire your kit.
    Your truck is beautiful man...

  • @PPC6627
    @PPC6627 2 года назад +548

    I was rescued once after a blizzard by a farmer, it's been 40 years ago now and I STILL am so grateful! Thank you to these guys for what they do!!!

    • @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113
      @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 2 года назад +18

      Happy Anniverescueary

    • @rgreen1965
      @rgreen1965 Год назад +4

      Grew up on a farm in to 60s - 80s by a state hwy. Had some doozy blizzards in those years. Recall a few occasions of Dad going out w/ one of the larger tractors to pull people out. Sometimes just got them into our farm and stay over till the state plow cleared the road.

  • @dyscea
    @dyscea 2 года назад +220

    This is the same energy as the one guy in the neighborhood with a truck and a snowplow attachment clearing out the residential streets that the city can’t get to. You’re my hero!

    • @explorinjenkins349
      @explorinjenkins349 2 года назад +7

      Middle of winter around 10 years ago in Duluth, MN. My buddy saw one of those little Grumman mail trucks was stuck bad and the mailman was well behind on his route, so my friend brought out his lifted Suburban and drove the mailman on his route. Really nice guy, too bad the post office can't spurge a little on some 4x4s or something because those mail trucks get stuck on a snowball.

    • @shirleyquibell7199
      @shirleyquibell7199 Год назад +2

      I agree!💖🙏😀❤️! Hero's!

    • @AFineLineA
      @AFineLineA Год назад +1

      Totally agreed!!!

    • @AFineLineA
      @AFineLineA Год назад

      @@shirleyquibell7199 Totally agreed and Thank God for them all!

  • @catherinel2288
    @catherinel2288 2 года назад +193

    You guys are great! Out there freezing your tail off and helping people. You're the best. My husband and I at one time owned a home at over 10,000 ft high in the Colorado mountains. We were the only ones that lived there year 'round. For everyone else it was their second homes for weekends and such. Inevitably people would knock on our door looking for help because we were the only house with lights on. Folks just don't know how deep the snow gets up that high. Folks and their kids would stay with me to have hot chocolate while my husband would go pull their vehicle out. And cellphones didn't have a signal that high up. They could use our landline to let their loved ones know what was going on. It's a good feeling to help people out. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again and God bless you!

    • @dasmith2737
      @dasmith2737 Год назад +4

      Awesome , thanks for sharing.

    • @maccheese8379
      @maccheese8379 Год назад +10

      Dang, you are like a lighthouse in a raging sea

    • @JesusFriedChrist
      @JesusFriedChrist Год назад +7

      34°F isn’t freezing.
      -43°C is freezing! 🇨🇦

    • @theecstatic9686
      @theecstatic9686 Год назад +4

      Love these hills....

    • @Outlander34
      @Outlander34 Год назад +6

      Thank you for your opening your home to people in help. People like you make this planet a better place.

  • @nobaloneymahoney7940
    @nobaloneymahoney7940 2 года назад +98

    I'm just flabbergasted by the entire 17 minute adventure rescue filled with goodwill and finding myself at the edge of my seat and breathless! You're both an inspiration ❣️

  • @user-sl8ro3ec7f
    @user-sl8ro3ec7f 2 года назад +319

    I can't even imagine the relief for these people when they saw you! God bless you guys AMEN!

  • @logicalguy488
    @logicalguy488 2 года назад +263

    Good job young man, the world needs more people like you.

  • @luana1600
    @luana1600 2 года назад +17

    I live where it does not snow. What you and Grumpy do is amazing! People are blessed to have you.

  • @jeanniebosch3628
    @jeanniebosch3628 2 года назад +22

    I have family in that area! That Jeep is a FREAKING MONSTER!! Just what we need here in ND for our wicked winters. Casey and Mr. Grumpy, a testament to the awesomeness of great people still out there helping others 😀 👍 you both are forever in my prayers.

  • @sarita5572
    @sarita5572 2 года назад +318

    Living in Idaho for 35 years I can't count how many times I've had to do stuff like this, for myself and for others. There's something about a good snow storm that brings people together. Gotta love it.

    • @redman840
      @redman840 2 года назад +4

      Staying home in conditions like this would have been the best advice you could offer these stranded drivers.

    • @sarita5572
      @sarita5572 2 года назад +15

      @@redman840 when you live in areas where this kind of weather is inevitable during winter you can't just stay home. I've been at work at the hospital and walked out to my car buried in 3 feet of snow. It's part of life in the mountains.

    • @sarita5572
      @sarita5572 2 года назад +5

      @Peter Angles wish I did! Oh the fun I'd have! Lol

    • @redman840
      @redman840 2 года назад +5

      @@sarita5572 And I live in the Desert 🌵 Southwest,where monsoon flash floods are a part of living here,along with extreme summer temperatures.The only other options are to move closer to your work location,or hurry up and retire.Not arguing with you,Sarita.Just saying this comes with the environment we choose to live in,and we have to adjust to life in the various climates across this nation.

    • @madpogue
      @madpogue 2 года назад +9

      Reminds me of what the Starman said about humans, in the movie "Starman" -- "Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about your people? You are at your best when things are at their worst."

  • @michaelcauser474
    @michaelcauser474 2 года назад +191

    That tracked Jeep is one heck of a handy device. It looks like it will be a great investment. Well done with this episode.

  • @1stCorinthians2_14
    @1stCorinthians2_14 2 года назад +110

    I love the desire to help and the ingenuity. The Jeep is impressive! I cannot accept that people can get stranded on I-95 for 18-19 hours or longer! To me it seems that VDOT and all the other states that get snow should have some vehicles like this!

    • @GlamorganManor
      @GlamorganManor 2 года назад +2

      The recent issue on I-95 in Virginia was mostly due to impassable down trees, both on the interstate itself as well as on access roads for crews to get on the interstate to help. Can this guy's rig get over trees more than an inch or two in diameter?

    • @christineking4016
      @christineking4016 2 года назад +8

      It wasn't that they were snowed in.. There were disabled and wrecked semi trucks causing the blockage.. This jeep is badass, but not enough for a semi truck..

    • @janiceclark4328
      @janiceclark4328 2 года назад

      @@GlamorganManor po

    • @janiceclark4328
      @janiceclark4328 2 года назад

      @@christineking4016 piptt

    • @tanstaafl1960
      @tanstaafl1960 2 года назад +2

      @@GlamorganManor - Ever heard of a thing called a chainsaw? 😉

  • @lindagilbreath9740
    @lindagilbreath9740 Год назад +21

    Grumpy, you’re a great friend to Casey! To be willing to go on those rescues with him in that winter weather at night speaks volumes! As much as I admire and care about Casey, I do also for you! You two are exceptional together and I pray you both go on this way for many years to come. I wish I could know you personally.

  • @logancook4538
    @logancook4538 2 года назад +392

    Imagine if everybody had a neighbor with even half the generosity of these two. Awesome!

    • @kristajohnson9422
      @kristajohnson9422 2 года назад +12

      imagining, would be counter productive... try being that neighbor. The world would be such a kinder, safer place. People freeze to death in these temps...I know, because I live in Vermont.

    • @themancalledx1342
      @themancalledx1342 2 года назад

      Generosity? Its a business. Nothings free

    • @bravejango12
      @bravejango12 2 года назад +9

      @@themancalledx1342 except it is free. He charges companies that have a company vehicles get stuck money but for regular people that get stranded due to a mistake or poor discissions he rescues them for free.

    • @AFineLineA
      @AFineLineA Год назад +1

      @@bravejango12 GOOD people still do exist! Thank God for that!!! Not every help should have a dollar tagged to it. These people are a Blessing to those not knowing how they'll make it out.

    • @medieval014
      @medieval014 Год назад +2

      @@bravejango12 i hope alot of those people alteast try and give him something

  • @willvedan4301
    @willvedan4301 2 года назад +133

    That jeep is a friggin beast, im so glad that theirs people out there helping out like this!

    • @Catch-qn3xh
      @Catch-qn3xh 2 года назад

      there's*** 😜

    • @pierreaudiffred3703
      @pierreaudiffred3703 2 года назад

      I kinda want one.... 😍😍

    • @cotton-Dave
      @cotton-Dave 2 года назад

      @@Catch-qn3xh there're or there are Maybe don't try to seem more than you are next time?

  • @krisbrown522
    @krisbrown522 2 года назад +17

    Nothing like the life-giving, volunteer work of these two.. EXCEPTIONAL WORK! THANK YOU!!!

  • @marilynm8812
    @marilynm8812 2 года назад +5

    You guys are awesome. You saved 4 families from freezing.

  • @RobinRK1962
    @RobinRK1962 2 года назад +129

    I was just happy that Grumpy was able to navigate himself out of the ditch instead of being towed out. Self respect left intact. 👍 nice job fellas

  • @andywilliment581
    @andywilliment581 2 года назад +465

    I know I shouldn’t have laughed, but when you said to grumpy “are you going over there to fall in the ditch” and he did exactly that, I couldn’t help myself.
    Great job guys. Happy New Year to you both.

    • @seniorrider9337
      @seniorrider9337 2 года назад +27

      Ha, me too!! Nice job Casey and Grumpy! Grumpy, stay away from those ditches, LOL!! That did look like fun for you guys, but it could have been life saving for the stuck parties.

    • @nightwaves3203
      @nightwaves3203 2 года назад +8

      Only thing to do in deep snow :)

    • @AStanton1966
      @AStanton1966 2 года назад +7

      My town had an unplowed dirt road around a lake and so many people got stuck every winter, they finally decided to close it for the winters now. Prior to closing, I saw one old lady go bombing around it in a mini van one day with about 2-3" of snow and ice on it.

    • @nightwaves3203
      @nightwaves3203 2 года назад +10

      @@AStanton1966 There are. 4WD turbocharged mini vans I've only seen outside the US. Might be because of import restrictions or emissions. Little turbochargers work wonders at altitude.

    • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
      @SpaceCadet4Jesus 2 года назад +6

      Yeah, we almost lost Grumpy hidden in a snowbank with a white beard. If it wasn't for the shine off his glasses.

  • @cathy_p637
    @cathy_p637 2 года назад +14

    Y'all are really good guys! You made a bunch of people and their families VERY happy that night.

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham 2 года назад +23

    Wow, what a nice couple of guys helping all those people out. It does make me so happy to live in Florida, though!

  • @capt.stubing5604
    @capt.stubing5604 2 года назад +108

    Some folks just don’t know when its time to turn around. Great job guys.

    • @anadubar4819
      @anadubar4819 2 года назад

      ... or HOW to turn around.
      That big Chevy pickup, I can't believe he was too dumb to turn it around. He even had snow chains!
      Fine, that Chevy was pretty long, and there was a ditch one side of the road, but it was still absolutely doable. Just go back and forth, back and forth like 15 times. He was an idiot.

    • @cotton-Dave
      @cotton-Dave 2 года назад +5

      @@anadubar4819 Totally uncalled-for comment. You know absolutely NOTHING of his circumstances. Now I'm looking at the last word of your rave and find myself wondering who is the...!

    • @Galf506
      @Galf506 2 года назад +2

      @@anadubar4819 if the wagon didn't make it, the pickup wouldn't have ever made it. Don't be dumb.

  • @ridesmule2824
    @ridesmule2824 2 года назад +376

    I've never seen you guys before. That was fun and interesting. I would point out however that Grumpy isn't nearly grumpy enough to be called Grumpy. 😁

    • @davestevens4263
      @davestevens4263 2 года назад +16

      Right . It should be mr. Cool or mr. Happy . Lol

    • @SaltyChip
      @SaltyChip 2 года назад +22

      I need to see how he acts when his steak is over cooked. Then I’d truly know.

    • @mustangsally5051
      @mustangsally5051 2 года назад +14

      That's Grampy.,not Grumpy!!!😂😂

    • @YouSh0uldCryAboutIt
      @YouSh0uldCryAboutIt 2 года назад +16

      Right? What a great couple of guys. Never hurts to stock pile karma points.

    • @barbieblue3336
      @barbieblue3336 2 года назад +6

      Mildly annoyed

  • @GhostDrummer
    @GhostDrummer 2 года назад +3

    I honestly don’t understand the drivers who don’t think about driving in those conditions. They are in the wrong vehicles, have no survival gear, and usually no extra food or water. Absolutely astounding.

  • @BrandyD1777
    @BrandyD1777 2 года назад +8

    They crack me with their witty back & forth. Make a smile out of a negative situation that became a positive.
    "You want to go fall in the ditch over there 😅"
    Good selfless deeds ❤️

  • @karenrediker2449
    @karenrediker2449 2 года назад +157

    Thank you for doing this. I live in Vermont so we see a lot of this type of weather. About 5 years ago my car slipped off our roads with front wheels on the edge of a ledge. My cell phone battery was dead so couldn’t call anyone. I kept beeping my horn hoping someone could hear it but no one came out of nearby houses. My son-in- law happened by on his way home and tried to pull me out with his pickup but didn’t work. I didn’t dare take my foot off the brake and put in park as I was afraid it would roll forward the few inches I had left under the front tires. A young women from New Jersey who was visiting her grandparents further up our road pulled her Jeep up and pulled me out no problem. She wouldn’t accept any kind of payment except a hug. Thank God for good people like her and you and Grumpy. BTW I now own the typical car in Vermont, a Subaru. No problems now

    • @my_flippin_journey
      @my_flippin_journey 2 года назад +11

      How Scary 😨 .. Glad you were *Blessed by an Angel*

    • @barbieblue3336
      @barbieblue3336 2 года назад +7

      Jersey Girls rock lol

    • @barbieblue3336
      @barbieblue3336 2 года назад +11

      Glad you're good. A reminder to all to keep phones charged

    • @barbryll8596
      @barbryll8596 2 года назад +4

      Good tires and 4 wheel drive save lives. My daughter drives a wicked highway (coquihalla) weekly....and she's helped a few folks along the way. Please people.... check the road conditions BEFORE you leave!
      If it's not good.....make your departure the next day. 👍😁

    • @nicelady51
      @nicelady51 2 года назад +5

      This video brought me right back to northern NH! Today, it was 76 degrees here in Florida where I retired to. I'm loving every, single minute of the glorious sun and it's wicked fun, too!!!

  • @guynorth3277
    @guynorth3277 2 года назад +118

    There really are special people in this world, this guy's energy and good will helping others is truly phenomenal!

    • @kimbrundige6320
      @kimbrundige6320 2 года назад +4

      Plz, stay home when the weather is this bad! Otherwise you will be labeled stupid!

    • @JGMan0011
      @JGMan0011 2 года назад +1

      @@kimbrundige6320 I doubt that woman in the Subarau was out extreme pleasure wheeling in the snow. She was probably trying to get get home from work (remember the time??) and her boss didn't close early for snow where she lives (like they do here in the big city metro area). Trying to get home from work at dusk makes her stupid?

    • @AFineLineA
      @AFineLineA Год назад

      @@JGMan0011 Compassion is a rare thing in many today and you have to wonder why? And agreed on might have been heading home from work. You are right - many employers do not allow early leaving. :)

  • @bratalie9227
    @bratalie9227 Год назад +10

    ♥️Grumpy Cam!🥰
    Thanks for doing what you do Casey! Your purpose is greater than anything you can put in words!! Heaven-sent! Thank you for being you! Hope you are feeling well! ❤️‍🩹🫶🏼✌🏼
    Edit: Thank you Grumpy!♥️✌🏼 you do great camera work!

  • @prophetessdeniseann
    @prophetessdeniseann 2 года назад +2

    Thank you LORD for kindness 🙏 Angels on Assignment psalm 91v11

  • @clarencemarinoiii1362
    @clarencemarinoiii1362 2 года назад +86

    thats awesome that you help people like this. I was in an accident a few years ago and people just drove by for like 3 hours. luckily I was ably to uncover the exhaust pipe and keep warm in the car even though I was half way in a ditch. luckily an old man in a 3/4 ton suburban came by and pulled me out.

    • @funsizedi88
      @funsizedi88 2 года назад +17

      I'm so sorry to hear that. Back in 2014 when I have my avalanche, it took me 6 hrs to go 10 miles bcuz I had to keep stopping to pull people out. I couldn't just drive by and see people sitting, waiting 3 hrs for AAA.

    • @charleysturbos7320
      @charleysturbos7320 2 года назад +5

      Might want to get a name of "old men" that pull you out and give them a bit more respect when they help you out like that. Kinda karma thing with the universe of m

    • @clarencemarinoiii1362
      @clarencemarinoiii1362 2 года назад +19

      @@charleysturbos7320 First off I am not going to post someone's name in a RUclips chat without Permission. Second off you thinking that me calling someone an old man is disrespectful is kinda wierd. Third I grew to become very close to him and his family and we ALL call him Old Man because its his nickname/Title. Hes the head of the family "The Old Man". Also in my experience it is normally the older generations that go out of their way to help people. So before you post something insinuating that someone is disrespectful and don't know the name of the person that saved them maybe keep the post to yourself because you have know way of knowing the full story from one little post thanking a youtuber for going out of their way to help people.

    • @holdmyhand9573
      @holdmyhand9573 2 года назад +4

      @@clarencemarinoiii1362
      ❤👍
      Ignore the witless wonder.
      I tell ya, there's one in every crowd.
      😆
      Keep on, keepin' on. 👍😊

    • @DL101ca
      @DL101ca 2 года назад

      @@funsizedi88 were the people in the ditch because of the avalanche ?

  • @jonblade51
    @jonblade51 2 года назад +140

    Sitting here in Western Australia in a warm 87 f / 31 c its great to see a couple of blokes giving up their time to helping others. I sure hope there's a bit of fuel money either handed or mailed to you from the folks you rescue before they freeze. Down Under, we usually use the carton of beer currency. Happy New Year to all.
    P.S. Just subscribed to help you heroes out a little.

    • @siamiam
      @siamiam 2 года назад +26

      im sitting here in interior Alaska at -40f / -40c wanting to be in Australia right now lol

    • @midgetman4206
      @midgetman4206 2 года назад +12

      @@siamiam from one extreme to another

    • @tanyametzger1516
      @tanyametzger1516 2 года назад +6

      @@siamiam Howdy neighbor from Palmer. Aren't these guys amazing?

    • @bmolitor615
      @bmolitor615 2 года назад +5

      they're professionals - this is their business.

    • @chrmnlp4413
      @chrmnlp4413 2 года назад

      I am in North Queensland Australia. I am in 35c. Feels weird hearing 35 degrees and it is snowing. Have not had a winter for 10 years. To me this fantasy world!

  • @kdawson020279
    @kdawson020279 Год назад +6

    Got suggested this video, I have to say that I appreciate how kind you are to people. You probably saved that kid at minimum a scary experience and at worst an early death from exposure.

  • @mom2kn
    @mom2kn 2 года назад +8

    I know there is a group of people in Yamhill County that do this kind of rescue as volunteers to assist our local search and rescue team. My husband used to be in search and rescue and it's all volunteer and hard work when they get called out. Appreciate services like this that save those who don't have a clue (or are over confident in their vehicle and abilities).

  • @harrysteeletreo1
    @harrysteeletreo1 2 года назад +176

    I am sitting here laughing that the only one of the 4 that you didn't need to "pull" to get them out was the one you went there to find!! Great job & Happy new years!

    • @slogomary
      @slogomary 2 года назад +5

      You are angels.. thank you for the work that you do.. and being a good samaritan is icing on the cake💜

    • @theodorehaskins3756
      @theodorehaskins3756 2 года назад +7

      Why the hell wouldn’t a Volkswagen not have a towing point in the front of the vehicle? Unbelievable!

    • @Hammerdak
      @Hammerdak 2 года назад +9

      It’s surprising how many owners of AWD / 4WD vehicles have no clue what the buttons do or how to use their vehicles capabilities.
      I mean really, is it that hard to read a manual or watch a video on how to drive your specific car in difficult terrain.

    • @delukxy
      @delukxy 2 года назад +10

      @@theodorehaskins3756 Towing eye is in the tool kit. You remove a small panel in the front bumper and screw it into the socket underneath.

    • @STR33TZK1NG
      @STR33TZK1NG 2 года назад +6

      @@Hammerdak you'd be surprised how many new AWD and 4WD Vehicles have no ability to control this. The new Subaru's do not let you turn off all of the nannies. It's amazingly annoying. Thankfully I have a WRX (which can disable all Computer assistance outside of ABS) which even being lower and on HP Summer Tires was able to drive through snow, in the Hills outside Pittsburgh, just as deep as this. Put the sucker in 2nd and just let all 4 spin to gain some traction and as long as I didn't have to keep momentum up a steep long hill I could make it work. But that's more driver ability than anything else.

  • @21psd
    @21psd 2 года назад +247

    It really helps to read your owner's manual to understand how your traction control/stability control systems work in these newer vehicles. They will aid in preventing you from getting stuck, but should you GET stuck anyways, they will prevent wheel spin which you need in order to get unstuck. That is why there is a button on your dash to disable the traction control system in these situations, like Casey explained to the customer of the VW. This also brings to light the importance of having some emergency supplies in your vehicle when traveling. Water, blankets, fire starter, first aid, etc

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard 2 года назад +25

      It's good to know which way to turn the steering wheel to follow the tow truck. Now all those saved people need to do is pick a charity and pay some funds into it. As I don't think they were charged for the rescue.

    • @Aint1S
      @Aint1S 2 года назад +10

      I think it's just a gimmick... Only *fast* sports cars or big vans should have any need for traction control.
      Splits your torque when it works, but takes all of it when it fails.

    • @51WCDodge
      @51WCDodge 2 года назад +15

      Part of the problem is 'You ve Traction Control! You have 4 wheel drive! You have what some nerd sitting in an office proggrames for what they think you will get into. Best advice is always , if you don't like the look of it, Don't do it. To many people relying on gadgets. How many people look at ABS? Warning- ABS can increase braking distance in slippery conditions. It's in every manual.

    • @NVMDSTEvil
      @NVMDSTEvil 2 года назад +22

      Traction control button or not, modern vehicles should pretty much not be driven into questionable conditions

    • @The848P
      @The848P 2 года назад +16

      In deep powder traction control does nothing good. Also by the looks, they didn't have proper winter tires

  • @ranchlife4792
    @ranchlife4792 2 года назад +22

    You just popped up on the algorithm. I’m looking forward to viewing more of your rescues here from western Canada 🇨🇦 God Bless you both.

  • @autumn7ful
    @autumn7ful 2 месяца назад

    I love grumpy. It’s always nice to have something with you at times when you’re in these big storms.

  • @CyberViking27
    @CyberViking27 2 года назад +78

    Massive respect for what you do, gentlemen. Fantastic set-up you've got on your rig. Impressive.

  • @cindr78
    @cindr78 2 года назад +45

    Great job Men! I'm sure everyone you helped won't forget your kindness..

  • @barneygirl9643
    @barneygirl9643 25 дней назад

    Grumpy running away from home😂 You guys are awesome!😊 When you rescue these people you are always so kind❤ God bless and stay safe out there!❤️🙏

  • @Immortal_BP
    @Immortal_BP 7 дней назад +1

    14:05 im amazed this guy got stuck because those foresters are amazing in the snow with the right tires and jacked up a little bit. one of the best i have driven in powdery snow

  • @donnam5060
    @donnam5060 2 года назад +51

    The SAR guys must love you having that tracked jeep. Great job guys!

  • @August84118
    @August84118 2 года назад +103

    It amazes me how people think they can drive in this type of snow in regular vehicles. They’re beyond blessed to have folks like you around. God put you here for a reason.

    • @gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042
      @gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 года назад +5

      My thoughts exactly!

    • @curry67
      @curry67 2 года назад +7

      lol its not even that bad they just need snow tires and keep traction control off. some people dont learn though and should always stay home when it snows. some drivers can make a awd vehicle feel like a 4x4 but alot just leave traction control on and think spinning or locked up tires have better traction.

    • @giterdone9013
      @giterdone9013 2 года назад +8

      As a retired SAR member, that is exactly the reason we were so busy, people getting in over their heads and failing to use common sense, 99% of the time. Kudos to these guys because we would always deploy with a team of no less than 16 and still would have had to call a recovery team anyways.
      🤷‍♀️

    • @lampitl
      @lampitl 2 года назад +7

      Put good snow tires on, and you can drive in a fwd or rwd passenger in much worse conditions than that. All season tires, all terrain tires or mud tires will get you stuck in no time at all in certain types of snow, even if you drive a 4wd vehicle with full differential lockers.

    • @giterdone9013
      @giterdone9013 2 года назад +3

      @@lampitl Couldn’t agree more! I just got my first set of studded Winterforce Firestones on my Sierra and I will never run without studs again if possible. Too much ice here in Eastern Canada.

  • @brianvittachi6869
    @brianvittachi6869 2 месяца назад

    For those who did not call you must have seemed like an angel heaven sent.

  • @TracyRhodes27
    @TracyRhodes27 2 года назад +12

    Thanks for being rescue superstars. This makes me nostalgic for life in southern Oregon. Been there back in my 20-something days, without a cell phone or other folks to help. Good times! I hope some of these bonus folks find you and send some appreciation your way. ;-)

  • @sharpfocus5
    @sharpfocus5 2 года назад +93

    The VW tow eye/hook is usually stowed with the spare wheel tools. There are normally two threads (left and right) to secure the tow eye accessed through holes in the front bumper.

    • @deadskimountaineer
      @deadskimountaineer 2 года назад +13

      Those tow eyes are great in theory, but there is usually a bunch of junk on top of the spare tire, then the cover gets stuck on so you wind up scratching the bumper getting it open, then something is full of snow, then you drop the thing and can’t find it, then whatever else, and on and on. Or just loop onto a control arm.
      Or the eye is missing, which also happens.

    • @TM-iq6sx
      @TM-iq6sx 2 года назад +14

      🤔🤣😂put in in before you go in the snow ?

    • @vsetkoumiera7683
      @vsetkoumiera7683 2 года назад +7

      @@TM-iq6sx
      OR don’t buy a stinking VW !! OR don’t get stuck !!!

    • @deadskimountaineer
      @deadskimountaineer 2 года назад +2

      @@TM-iq6sx I agree that would be a decent option, but the average driver doesn’t plan to get stuck.

    • @trrmbath97
      @trrmbath97 2 года назад +1

      Own a Touareg it has the front tow points. I think this was the Atlas not sure it has them?

  • @pamelajohnson6220
    @pamelajohnson6220 2 года назад +83

    I grew up in Central Oregon, Bend, LaPine, Gilchrist, and enjoy seeing what it is like now. A little bit of ancient history: when my grandfather lived in Lapine way back in the late 40s, early 50s, there was no electricity to the town. He was part of the Rural Electrification Association to bring electricity to the area for the first time. That shows how long it took to bring things others had to the rural Western US. Keep up the good work rescuing people who think they can drive anywhere in any conditions!

    • @lisacolbert5987
      @lisacolbert5987 2 года назад +16

      I was just today thinking that I shouldn’t ever drive through there ever again as it’d probably be too sad. We had 50 acres on the Old Bend Redmond Highway from 1969 until the early 80s when my father took jerkdom to another level. Full-on view of the Three Sisters and Black Butte … used to float down the irrigation ditches in summer. Rattle our brains loose hitting all that volcanic rock on those dusty dirt roads riding our banana seat bikes. I remember that intense hit of sage brush we’d get after driving from Portland . Can only imagine how things would be different if they’d held onto that land.

  • @mfb6310
    @mfb6310 2 года назад +1

    WOW! Absolute heros,!! Saving A guy n his kids ..and we all hope hubby now listens to his wife, seriously. And then...a guy. AND then...another guy. AND THEN!!!....yupper!! Oh lordy.

  • @davec5436
    @davec5436 2 года назад +9

    That's an amazing tracked keep you have! Great job helping everyone!

  • @Adele411
    @Adele411 2 года назад +190

    I was needing help desperately just a week ago & being unable to find help has made me question where our society is headed but seeing this video does a little to help repair my bruised opinion of folks today. Thank you so much for your efforts to help anyone who needs it!

    • @DeanTheDoctor
      @DeanTheDoctor 2 года назад +10

      I feel that we're all a little good at our core. 😊🌎☀️

    • @mikeevanoski3313
      @mikeevanoski3313 2 года назад +8

      Best thing to do is wait to go out until the snowplow guys can do their jobs.

    • @erikrobles5727
      @erikrobles5727 2 года назад +6

      I know what you mean years ago I had to hike 12 miles I was somewhere between bear canyon lake and Knowls Lake with my 4 year old on my shoulders cause my alternator stoped working on my truck we had at least 5 or 6 cars pass us yet no one stopped

    • @wjhjr1415
      @wjhjr1415 Год назад +3

      @@mikeevanoski3313 yeah, on an unpaved mountain road.🤣 They can thaw you in the spring.

    • @billybrand
      @billybrand Год назад +2

      @@erikrobles5727 I would have stopped to pick you up without a doubt. My dad used to work in the bush up here in Northern Ontario Canada he would often help people out in the bush. He taught us well.

  • @jeffspangler3422
    @jeffspangler3422 2 года назад +24

    Having been stuck in the snow late night after a dumb idea there's no better relief or feeling when someone rescues you, to the guys in the lifted 80's Toyota pickup all those years ago Thank You!👍

  • @SeanFillner
    @SeanFillner 2 года назад +5

    Perfect use of the tracked jeep! Keep the videos coming! I like this better than Matt's offroad recovery because you are local...

    • @knewsome47
      @knewsome47 Год назад +1

      True that, but the knuckleheads
      Matt rescues and the scenery are worth watching.

  • @geraldsmith7240
    @geraldsmith7240 2 года назад +1

    Heroes In Action!🙏🙏🙏

  • @fendtfarmer2138
    @fendtfarmer2138 2 года назад +12

    if an tracked jeep at nighttime is coming downhill at you you probably should think twice if you want to go uphill

  • @KrazyKGaming
    @KrazyKGaming 2 года назад +115

    I was born and raised in Oregon and actually know the area you towed these people from. It amazes me that people still make an attempt to get through all that thinking "I got this!" then just end up stuck. Thanks for what you guys do!

    • @Texaca
      @Texaca 2 года назад +6

      ... before they said, hold my beer, and watch this.. 🤣
      famous last words 🤔

    • @user-sn3ek4vj2j
      @user-sn3ek4vj2j 2 года назад +12

      And most don't even take supplies just in case.

    • @Letsjustbehonesttoday
      @Letsjustbehonesttoday 2 года назад +3

      What are they trying to get too? Is it a highway? Recreation? Gas station? What draws people there exactly?

    • @DivineMizE
      @DivineMizE 2 года назад +3

      @@Letsjustbehonesttoday it's a short cut to Sun River.

    • @Letsjustbehonesttoday
      @Letsjustbehonesttoday 2 года назад +2

      @@DivineMizE So Recreation? Thanks for replying to my curiosity.

  • @bettrinatruitt1648
    @bettrinatruitt1648 2 года назад +5

    So good to see good-hearted, friendly and cheerful givers of help to those in need.

  • @tess36
    @tess36 2 года назад +1

    What a night! WOW! Good work and God Bless

  • @JVR-gd7zw
    @JVR-gd7zw 2 года назад +13

    I got a feeling snow recovery videos are going to blow up your channel in the next 4 months. Keep it up.

    • @charlesbranch4120
      @charlesbranch4120 2 года назад +1

      Yes. The National Weather Service Drought Report for the Inland Northwest on Christmas Eve forecasts the next three months to be "wetter than normal" and "colder than normal" so there's hope for a higher than normal snowpack to reduce our drought condition from Extreme Stage 4 last summer, now Stage 3, and it would be great to get back to some good moisture years for crops, livestock, fish, wildlife, and more.

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 года назад +176

    You and grumpy are amazing thank you for rescuing all those people And making the rescue enjoyable to watch Is Happy New Year to you and your families

  • @cynthiawaldorf9353
    @cynthiawaldorf9353 2 года назад +14

    What a awesome thing you guys do! This is the first time I caught you all but am now hooked! Thank you for all the good you do!❤

  • @vanwrinkle-01
    @vanwrinkle-01 5 месяцев назад

    One thing about your search and rescue being ready....it's better to be ready and not needed than needed and not ready.
    Mr Grumpy needs to stay out of those ditches. LOL
    Awesome video Casey. Keep 'em coming. Helps keep me up at night. LOL
    Take care and stay safe out there.

  • @offroadnut
    @offroadnut 2 года назад +30

    Another great video. You are providing a potentially lifesaving rescue. It must be me, but I would never go out at night , alone, in a snow storm, with something that has 5” of ground clearance .

    • @concernedamerican6961
      @concernedamerican6961 2 года назад +1

      It's common sense not to drive in a snowstorm but in all fairness, we have no idea why these people decided to take a chance and drive in it anyway. Many things like trying to get fuel so their house stays warm, hungry disabled Grandparents, or simply trying to get home after visiting with friends when the snow started. Super happy they rescued them all. 🙂

    • @mahbriggs
      @mahbriggs 2 года назад +1

      I would say the same, but I have done it more than once! Although not in the mountains. Only got stuck once, but was in no danger as I had good winter clothing, and was near niehbors.

    • @concernedamerican6961
      @concernedamerican6961 2 года назад

      @@mahbriggs So true, I think we have all probably driven when we shouldn't have but many of us get lucky! lol Glad there was help for you nearby. ☺

  • @bajamedic
    @bajamedic 2 года назад +19

    Love seeing my native Central Oregon with a coat of snow. I used to work for Consolidated and always wanted to take the snow cat on a rescue. Great job man.

  • @marilynwaaldijk_howell1320
    @marilynwaaldijk_howell1320 2 года назад +2

    MAY OUR DEAR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY , RICHLY BLESS YOU GUYS..AND I ALSO THANK YOU GUYS PROFUSELY FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO HELP OTHERS.

  • @mphillips01ify
    @mphillips01ify 2 года назад +2

    You know that you possibly saved lives, right? You guys are heroes, even though you don't wear capes. Thank you both.

  • @thecourier2018
    @thecourier2018 2 года назад +3

    Man, those tracks are no joke! You're cruising along like there isn't any snow.

  • @djvo9271
    @djvo9271 2 года назад +16

    Casey you and Grumpy make one very good team. Keep up the good work.

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti 5 месяцев назад

    I live on Bearwallow Road west of Bend (USFS road 4601). I am the first cabin people come to when they are stuck. In the last few day 2 rigs were stuck near our driveway. So many people are clueless. everyone who dives needs to have shovel, tow straps, blankets, and water the year around. Casey, keep up the good work.

  • @laurasalo6160
    @laurasalo6160 2 года назад

    Working in muddy slick conditions on a sparsely populated reservation and BOTH our 2wd pickups slid helplessly into the deep ditch (I tried pulling my coworker out and it didn't work 🙃 I just ended up in front of her in the ditch). We were SCREWED with poor cell reception in the area...
    No word of a lie -- moments later, a huge front-end loader crested the hill and a beautiful indigenous man emerged and pulled both our sorry butts out of the ditch.
    I hugged him and thanked him -- he was so kind. It was so incredibly fortuitous for us.
    I never will forget that experience.
    Bless your hearts for what you do! ♥

  • @IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN
    @IAMMASONDAVIDSONGOBIN 2 года назад +3

    You GUYS ROCK... GOD BLESS YOU... ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO MAKE AMERICA GREAT... THESE POLITICIANS SIT ON THEIR ASSES ALL DAY LONG DO LESS WORK A YEAR THAN YOU DID IN ONE NIGHT AND DONT HAVE AN OUNCE OF THE CHARACTER YOU GENTS HAVE ... Your truck is a BEAUTIFUL BEAST

  • @TrashInParadise
    @TrashInParadise 2 года назад +5

    One family getting stuck saved 3 others. That's how the universe works its amazing

  • @robeast692
    @robeast692 2 года назад +1

    You guys are awesome thank you for helping people

  • @sweetrouble420
    @sweetrouble420 2 года назад +24

    You are so amazing! Setting a great example that we need to help one another. Thank you for all you do!

  • @epagent6091
    @epagent6091 2 года назад +18

    That's the best snow rescue so far. I'm loving the ZJ on tracks.... Jeeps always gets'em out! 🤘🏽

  • @porridgeable
    @porridgeable Год назад

    You Sir, are an absolute Gentleman.

  • @karynagibson05
    @karynagibson05 2 года назад +1

    Casey, you're a DOLL! ❤

  • @carmens.8817
    @carmens.8817 2 года назад +12

    Thank you for all you guys do, blessings! Stay safe!

  • @charlene5461
    @charlene5461 2 года назад +5

    I think y'all are a HUGE BLESSING!! Thank you for your big warm hearts and cold feet!😀💕

  • @aaronkidd5548
    @aaronkidd5548 Год назад +3

    We need more good guys like you two out there.
    Much appreciated.
    Respectfully from Texas.

  • @donaldatherton319
    @donaldatherton319 Год назад

    Grumpy every superhero needs a sidekick and you’re the man! Off to another adventure.

  • @davidr.4699
    @davidr.4699 2 года назад +9

    Those tracks made that Jeep a snowbeast! Good job on those rescues.

  • @FoxyMulder
    @FoxyMulder 2 года назад +22

    I am seriously in love with this man! I LOVE the snow and would LOVE to do this! I'd be one of the ppl trying to drive a 5 speed up that snowy hill ending up needing to be rescued.

  • @stanbarnes7284
    @stanbarnes7284 Год назад

    Pulled lots of people out and these guys got the gear for sure. That tracked Jeep is the tool for that work. Good job guys.

  • @ireneshafer4821
    @ireneshafer4821 Год назад +1

    Boy, looks like those two guys were lucky you were going up! LOVE the jeep! 👍💯😎

  • @------.-9
    @------.-9 2 года назад +13

    Do you think any of these people realize how lucky they were that he was just going that way he could have went the other way

    • @texasslingleadsomtingwong8751
      @texasslingleadsomtingwong8751 2 года назад +1

      My thoughts exactly. There are numerous stories of brave , and unaware drivers doing exactly what these folks have , all ending tragically.

  • @patmiller4745
    @patmiller4745 2 года назад +12

    So awesome! Used to live in Michigan and was stuck in snow at least once a year! lol Not fun but always appreciate people that helped. God bless you for your willingness to help people. You probably saved lives! Looked pretty cold too! Brrr

  • @jessicaturner9932
    @jessicaturner9932 2 года назад +1

    God bless you and keep you safe... Thanks for your hard work. but I'm still jealous.. I want trax !!!!

  • @robinmartz9052
    @robinmartz9052 2 года назад +1

    I live in Montana. We got stuck once up in the hills, the one and only time, and our friend brought his big ol rig up there and got us out. We rode in the front with him on the way down. Now that I think about it, I'm thinking our old Studebaker broke down. I'm old. I forget details sometimes 🤪 I still love to watch this stuff.

  • @10esseeTony
    @10esseeTony 2 года назад +21

    As a first time viewer, I am not sure you guys are making money or just putting nice toys to work, and having a bit of fun in the process, but I thank you, regardless, for the service you provided those folks.

    • @giterdone9013
      @giterdone9013 2 года назад +5

      My guess is they were called alongside Search and Rescue, it might be free. I know here in Eastern Canada, we’re a volunteer organization and no charges incurred by the souls, yet. But the rules they are a changing, recovery equipment is not cheap and we’d spend a more time fundraising or chasing government grants than we actually did searching. Which always burnt out our members. And that is an international fact.
      Support your local SAR Services, “So Others May Live!”

  • @allanj4576
    @allanj4576 2 года назад +6

    Knowing the limits of your vehicle, and yourself makes life much easier.

  • @irisessex90
    @irisessex90 2 года назад

    Those people may have frozen to death without angels like you two.

  • @peterrabbitroberts4469
    @peterrabbitroberts4469 2 года назад +2

    Love you brother for sharing your love by helping others in need.Love your snow horse.

  • @edwinhsingmaster9135
    @edwinhsingmaster9135 2 года назад +60

    This is a replay of what happened to the Kim family on Bear Camp Road in southern Oregon in 2006, trying to reach Gold Beach. Much better ending! Know the road, read the warning signs, and know your vehicles capabilities. If not, all-wheel drive may be in your epitaph! Great job guys!

    • @okiepokertraveler1718
      @okiepokertraveler1718 2 года назад +3

      That was tragic.

    • @canoebelue
      @canoebelue 2 года назад +6

      As an ex-trucker, I've seen more Jeeps on their top in snowy conditions than anything else... because of drivers over confidence in having 4WD.

    • @norincofan1949
      @norincofan1949 2 года назад +2

      @@canoebelue 4WD is dangerous in snow...locked diffs help in powder, but once things start getting icy, locking diffs will actually get you in more trouble.

    • @davidchristophercorr5486
      @davidchristophercorr5486 2 года назад +2

      @@norincofan1949 95% of 4x4's aren't true full lock up,lots of them don't even have track lok rear diffs,none of em have full locking front diffs. You gotta build those kinda trucks yourself

    • @talenttrading
      @talenttrading 2 года назад +3

      that road is scary even in the summer time. never believe your sat nav and stay out of the mountains.

  • @MJPeddler
    @MJPeddler 2 года назад +17

    That tracked Jeep is impressive! Seems more practical than that other big tracked machine you were going to run.

  • @erikag1888
    @erikag1888 2 года назад +2

    That was very nice of you to take the time to take care of all the people in the snow. Thank's for people like you!!

  • @FilipinoMusicians
    @FilipinoMusicians Год назад

    Awesome. Thanks so much for the help it means a lot.

  • @NOELTM
    @NOELTM 2 года назад +44

    Amazing video and well done to both of you for your skill and bravery in helping others in tough conditions. Maybe hand out some kind of small merch or business card with your details on it so that those who you rescued have the option of making a donation or smt. I think it's very kind of you to do the rescues free of charge on that night - but you got a family to feed as much as they have.