Ice Road truckers

gazza · 02-27-2011, 11:19 AM

Saw Ice Road Truckers today... How cool is that program? Makes me want to drive a big rig!

Loafer · 02-27-2011, 01:25 PM

I've seen that program a couple of times. Pretty cool. But I wouldn't want that job. Especially when they are crossing on a frozen lake and sinking in at the same time.

gazza · 02-27-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

I've seen that program a couple of times. Pretty cool. But I wouldn't want that job. Especially when they are crossing on a frozen lake and sinking in at the same time.

Am sure it adds to the excitement. There's a cute lady driver doing it too!

Loafer · 02-27-2011, 01:32 PM

After driving 35 foot step vans for years, and having fun on the roads around here during the winter months. Makes me quiver when I see them on hills going backwards. If you've had that experience, you know what I mean. I think the pretty girl is sitting on more then me.

gazza · 02-27-2011, 01:35 PM

I have some fun in my bus in the snow... Without passengers on, of course!

Loafer · 02-27-2011, 01:36 PM

Of course...

cactusjack · 02-27-2011, 03:43 PM

They had a second series where 4 drivers from North America (Lisa, Alex and Rick from IRT) and another driver went to drive trucks in the Himalayas. My God, the way those people drive there would scare the bejeezus out of me. The roads suck, the trucks suck and the weather sucked. It was interesting, though. They just do everything half-assed in that part of the world.

**cnc** · 02-27-2011, 07:27 PM

I have been following Ice road truckers, and now Ice road truckers deadliest roads. They are totally nuts over there in India the way they drive as well as what they drive on. It would seem the value on human life is set pretty low. makes you wonder how much they are paying the North American truckers to risk their lives on those roads.

cactusjack · 02-27-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

I have been following Ice road truckers, and now Ice road truckers deadliest roads. They are totally nuts over there in India the way they drive as well as what they drive on. It would seem the value on human life is set pretty low. makes you wonder how much they are paying the North American truckers to risk their lives on those roads.

They couldn't pay me enough to drive there, I can tell you that.

**ringadingh** · 02-27-2011, 08:11 PM

Ive been driving on the frozen lakes here for years, its not that bad if you know what to look for, slushy areas and pressure cracks can ruin your day if you don't keep a close eye out.

Here is a pic where we are out about 8-9 miles on around 16" of ice.

Dave · 02-27-2011, 08:28 PM

I enjoy watching the show. I see a lot of time they run illegal. Especially the guy called the Hugh the Polar Bear. He needs to learn hours of service.

sly · 02-27-2011, 08:38 PM

My brother is in Yellowknife as we speak, he's military and lucky him he was pasted to the NWT for 2 years. Since he's been there I check the weather there on the web now and again

Now for all of us that have posted they hate winter, DON'T GO THERE!!!! -40 C this week, all week. I think riding season there is the 15 till the 16th of July.. ::)
On another note, just t pi** me off even more, 6 - 12 more inches of snow tomorrow :-/ :'(

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**cnc** · 02-27-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Ive been driving on the frozen lakes here for years, its not that bad if you know what to look for, slushy areas and pressure cracks can ruin your day if you don't keep a close eye out.

Here is a pic where we are out about 8-9 miles on around 16" of ice.

Steve check out the IRT deadliest roads series filmed in the Himalayas, it will make driving on ice seem tame.

**ringadingh** · 02-27-2011, 09:49 PM

I caught a few minutes of that show one night, I think Id give it a try if I was there.

**cnc** · 02-27-2011, 10:13 PM

Not sure I could ever get used to driving trucks with tassles.

02-27-2011, 11:19 AM	#1
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02-27-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Ice Road truckers I've seen that program a couple of times. Pretty cool. But I wouldn't want that job. Especially when they are crossing on a frozen lake and sinking in at the same time. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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02-27-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Ice Road truckers After driving 35 foot step vans for years, and having fun on the roads around here during the winter months. Makes me quiver when I see them on hills going backwards. If you've had that experience, you know what I mean. I think the pretty girl is sitting on more then me. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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02-27-2011, 01:35 PM	#5
gazza Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 59	Ice Road truckers I have some fun in my bus in the snow... Without passengers on, of course! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-27-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Ice Road truckers Of course... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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02-27-2011, 03:43 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ice Road truckers They had a second series where 4 drivers from North America (Lisa, Alex and Rick from IRT) and another driver went to drive trucks in the Himalayas. My God, the way those people drive there would scare the bejeezus out of me. The roads suck, the trucks suck and the weather sucked. It was interesting, though. They just do everything half-assed in that part of the world. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#8
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Ice Road truckers I have been following Ice road truckers, and now Ice road truckers deadliest roads. They are totally nuts over there in India the way they drive as well as what they drive on. It would seem the value on human life is set pretty low. makes you wonder how much they are paying the North American truckers to risk their lives on those roads. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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02-27-2011, 08:11 PM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ice Road truckers Ive been driving on the frozen lakes here for years, its not that bad if you know what to look for, slushy areas and pressure cracks can ruin your day if you don't keep a close eye out. Here is a pic where we are out about 8-9 miles on around 16" of ice. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-27-2011, 08:28 PM	#11
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Ice Road truckers I enjoy watching the show. I see a lot of time they run illegal. Especially the guy called the Hugh the Polar Bear. He needs to learn hours of service.
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02-27-2011, 08:38 PM	#12
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Ice Road truckers My brother is in Yellowknife as we speak, he's military and lucky him he was pasted to the NWT for 2 years. Since he's been there I check the weather there on the web now and again Now for all of us that have posted they hate winter, DON'T GO THERE!!!! -40 C this week, all week. I think riding season there is the 15 till the 16th of July.. ::) On another note, just t pi** me off even more, 6 - 12 more inches of snow tomorrow :-/ :'( :(" title="" border="0"/> :( __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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02-27-2011, 09:49 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ice Road truckers I caught a few minutes of that show one night, I think Id give it a try if I was there. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-27-2011, 10:13 PM	#15
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Ice Road truckers Not sure I could ever get used to driving trucks with tassles. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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