Caught in the Worst Winter Snowstorm I've Ever Seen

This was the worst winter snowstorm I've ever seen. I'm used to lots of snow in the winter time but never the equivalent of two months of snow in two days time. That's exactly what I experienced on today's episode. I'll do what any hearty winter-loving person would do in today's video and fire up the snowmobile in hopes of taking a tour of the property to identify any damage. There's only one problem, the depth of snow was significantly deeper than I anticipated and even though I ride one of the best off-trail snowmobiles in existence, I ended up in over-my-head, literally. Glad you're all along today to see exactly what transpired in this massive winter snowstorm. Here we go!

#sawingwithsandy #skidoo

[alaskatrac]

Hi Sandy, I have to smile as I watch this video of you and your Skandic superwide . I live in Northern Alaska and have trapped up here for fifty years now. I presently own two Skandics and have driven this kind of machine thousands of miles on the trapline. I never leave the yard without a big scoop shovel, an axe, and a come-along with a bunch of rope. Make yourself a box that fits in the back behind your seat. I have never had the luxury of a backup to pull me out so this is how I made it to age 72 without being stranded in the wild and maybe not making it. The Skidoo Skandic SWT is in my opinion, the best machine made for getting a guy out and back in deep snow. If you give it more gas at the start, they usually will jump up on top of the snow and if it were not so narrow on your trails you could keep it on top much longer. I have enjoyed your wood sawing videos very much and have thought about a Woodland Mills sawmill but my wife thinks it is too late in my life for that.. Enjoy your snowmachines and sawmill and God bless you this winter. Arctic Circle Dave

[ericgardner]

Record set for "Oh Ya's"! Outstanding!

[terryk]

What a great adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!

[TheTriangle]

We had 30" in central NY 2 years ago so I feel for ya. I've never seen a snowmobile go in powder like that, impressive!!!

[davidbleicher]

Greatest snowmobile video ever! That was tremendous.

[mudderman]

Now that’s an adventure Sandy. I never would’ve ventured out to begin with. Take caution in that much snow. Many a man has met his maker over exerting. I know you live it every day but things tend to speak up on at times. It was a great watch. 😊

[carlaaxelson]

I love this guy. He never gets worked up

[jamescolvin]

Thanks for sharing, your snowmobile is a tank. It looks absolutely beautiful there. Love all the snow. You definitely have the equipment to take care of it.

[timabbott]

I've watched a lot of your videos but now I'm an absolute fan! That was great!! I found myself leaning in my chair and twisting my toes up when you were trying to make the corners! Looks like a lot of fun, but I'm happy you're the one having it and not me! Great video!

[gwgrote]

Looks like you shrunk Sandy! 😎 Wow to all that snow. Great footage, it's really beautiful.
P.S. Thanks for wiping our eyes.❅❄⛄

[KarlBunker]

Wow, that's some serious snow. 😁 Kudos to your Skandic and your driving skills that you made it as far as you did. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[lindacox]

What a FUN ride !!! Thanks for taking us along!!!

[xpoolguy]

That was an excellent video. We got the same storm Christmas day. When it was done we had 34". The Skandic was impressive. I chuckled every time you got rolled off, knowing exactly what it feels like. Thanks

[butchlewis]

Pleased to meet you Sandy! 1st time viewing. I just loved the snow mobile adventure. Just great!!

[tonyharris]

Your attitude is awesome, even in difficult situations. That’s admirable! Like you said, “snow machines are a lot of fun, until it’s stuck, then it’s a lot of work” keep Rockin!! Love your videos!

[SL_Smith]

Love your videos and laugh with you as you venture out. As you talk to us in the camera I am right there with you. Keep up the educational and entertaining videos. The fact that you can film all this in your back yard is priceless!
Submarine snowmobile!!

[still_learning_stuff]

Most fun video ever! I'm also in Central Ontario, and did what you did, but in the opposite order. Spent a tank of diesel snowblowing some of my paths, then took the SWT for excursions into the woods. Watching your video was a flashback for me of tipping the Skandic over, getting stuck, unstuck, and stuck again. Next time I'm in that deep snow, I'm packing snowshoes, and putting on the ski skins for better flotation. I don't know if yours has the articulating rear end, but I think mine saved me when backing up out of trouble. Thanks for a great video.

[pjinpa]

LOVE the accent... and the attitude!!! "Can do" is an understatement! LOVE IT!!! I SO hope you really go through your vid and pull some stills from it - there's some FLAWLESS shots of undisturbed snow, which are truly hard to get! BRAVO, man - don't even know ya, but love ya like a brother already!

[judyrobinson]

Wow that snowmobile is amazing! I live in Wisconsin so I've seen some pretty deep snow. Only one or two like that one though. I was on pins and needles hoping you'd make it back and not get hurt. That was quite an adventure!

[TheAhmayz]

Love your sunny disposition. Beautiful scenery