Conquering the Deep Snow: Recovering a Ripped Off Front Axle

TLDRWatch as we recover a ripped off front axle buried in deep snow after driving through 15 miles of powder to the nearest paved road. We use a Preno Beast, the world's largest snow cat, to tackle the challenging terrain.

Key insights

❄️Driving through 5-10 feet of snow to recover a ripped off front axle buried in a ditch.

🚜Using a Preno Beast, the world's largest snow cat, for the recovery operation.

😲Encountering beautiful and unreal terrain while driving through the deep powder.

⚙️Dealing with challenges caused by the design of the snow cat tracks, which lack anti-tip brackets.

💪Successful recovery and getting the truck back on the road despite the difficulties faced.

Q&A

How did you recover the truck in the deep snow?

We used a Preno Beast, the world's largest snow cat, along with homemade skis to support the tracks and keep them from binding up.

What challenges did you encounter during the recovery operation?

The tracks of the snow cat, lacking anti-tip brackets, had a tendency to flip up, causing damage to the truck. Additionally, the unstable terrain and deep snow posed challenges to the recovery process.

What precautions did you take to avoid further damage?

We put chains on the axle to secure it and reduce the risk of further damage. We also used straps to lock the skis in place and prevent additional tipping of the tracks.

How did the Preno Beast perform during the recovery?

The Preno Beast performed excellently, successfully towing the truck out of the deep snow and back onto the road.

What was your overall impression of the recovery operation?

Despite the challenges faced and the damage incurred, we were ultimately successful in recovering the truck and getting it back on the road. The experience highlighted the power and capabilities of the Preno Beast.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Driving 15 miles through 5-10 feet of snow to recover a ripped off front axle buried in a ditch.

02:28Using a Preno Beast, the world's largest snow cat, for the recovery operation.

03:34Encountering beautiful and unreal terrain while driving through the deep powder.

05:31Dealing with challenges caused by the design of the snow cat tracks, which lack anti-tip brackets.

09:28Successful recovery and getting the truck back on the road despite the difficulties faced.