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Thanks for the comment, the method is almost the same for different snow types or amount of snow, you just need to modify a bit. Heavier can't push as far, might need to push twice or do an intermediate throw. There are more detailed instructions here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover which makes it much easier to understand czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html . Snowblowers work well when you have a good amount of snow or super heavy stuff, and even then sometimes they aren't super fast. In light/medium I finish way before the snowblowers. I like the workout too.

Thanks for the comment. Absolutely right for heavy snow, its just modification. (I had an article with tips and tricks here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ ). I don't use a wider shovel as it wouldn't get used that often as we get heavy snow and lots of accumulation, this is sort of the happy medium for most conditions (I have a narrower one too). I see what you mean by walking backwards, I guess it just depend what side i choose to start with, never noticed that!

The grain shovel is only about 14 inches wide, but it's deep. It can hold a lot of snow. But it was expensive, and I don't want to wear it down with pushing anymore. I am waiting, (not anxiously), for the next snow to try my first snow pusher. I will use the same method, but this is 36 inches wide. If I don't feel like using the shovel to move the final windrow, I'll get the snowblower out. As the song says, "don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life."

Haha thanks but remember it depends what kind of snow you get and how much of it. Hard to visualise what your driveway layout looks like with an extra spot. There are more detailed instructions here with tips and tricks that might help ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover which makes it much easier to understand czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html

Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure where leaf blower always comes in. Must be a southern thing, no one here uses a leaf blower. You wouldn't get very far with it unless there's very little. Not the case here and I would argue shovelling would still be faster. blowing the snow will just make it come back down and spread around, you'll have to take more time to just get it to the sides and clear the driveway properly.

@SunshineproductionsCanada Depends on what leafblower you use, for powdery snow like this It's easier and more thorough just to use a leafblower than to be manually shoveling the snow. Not to mention tricky places like cars, steps, around flower pots, garbage cans, patio furniture, railings, decorations, ect

Thanks for the comment, good observation, looks like I wasn't using legs as much back then as I should have been.

Thanks for the comment, the method is almost the same for different snow types or amount of snow, you just need to modify a bit. With heavier snow couldn't push as far, might need to push twice or do an intermediate throw. There are more detailed instructions here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover which makes it much easier to understand czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html

Glad to hear and have first hand experience! Keep killing it :)

Where am i going? :D BTW more details are available here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html

Thanks for the comment, the method is almost the same for different snow types or amount of snow, you just need to modify a bit. Yes, it would be a bit different, couldn't push as far, might need to push twice or do an intermediate throw. There are more detailed instructions here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover which makes it much easier to understand czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html

Thanks for the comment, the method is almost the same for different snow types or amount of snow, you just need to modify a bit. There are more detailed instructions here ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ and this video has a version with voiceover which makes it much easier to understand czcams.com/video/7Zk7A9rTC9c/video.html

Thank you! So glad it was helpful :)

Thanks for the comment. A leaf blower does not work with this amount of snow. The technique works with heavy wet snow, you just have to modify. Push as far as you can then throw/carry snow to the side, push again. You can also use a narrower shovel or push less snow at the same time, modify depending on conditions.

Yeah totally! Snowbank management becomes a thing later in the season, especially with narrow lawns. I'll often push the snowbank further out when it gets high enough (and compress it down by walking on it).

Still works very well, you just don't start grabbing a whole shovel with each start, just grab like 1/4 or 1/2 the width

Thanks for the comment. Same idea with any kind of snow, push as far as you can first then when its too hard to push, throw/carry to snowbank, push again if you didn't clear it all. Modify as appropriate :).

@@Scott-fy7fm Thanks for the comment and you're spot on! Push less far, push less snow, use narrower shovel all good modifications for those conditions!

Thanks for the comment, leaf blower comes up a lot. I'm not sure why? this amount of snow can't be cleared with a leaf blower easily. You might be able to do it (not for the snow left by the plow), but it would take much more time than shovelling. I've never seen anyone use a leaf blower to clear snow - wait that's wrong, I saw it attempted once and it failed, they used shovels instead - czcams.com/video/hwIVK7298Xo/video.htmlsi=5snh1AVs8ZTC-s1r&t=2715

Thanks for the comment! On point with switching arms hahaha! never thought of that one.

Thanks for the comment! Yes if you don't own both sides (or like me, one side is very narrow) you can just start your first pass more to one side and push the snow toward where you need it to go (it will take an extra push or two). I've used that hybrid technique too, push the snow and one snowblower pass to shoot it up but its quite rare I use it since it takes me more time to do that than just shovel (if you do have difficulty throwing the snow though, that hybrid way is the way to go). We also run into snow management issues, typically have to push the snowbank down and compact it by walking on it or it gets too high. There was one year that if the snowbank got any higher I would not have been able to throw it up there, it was a good amount taller than me already.

Thanks for the comment! That actually sounds like fun! The steepness and super wide shovel work in tandem for your technique, good stuff. If you can keep it moving then its less to have to lift and throw. Thanks for sharing!

Yep! You can't tell me you haven't seen people use the Scoop-throw-scoop-throw method and take hours to clean a driveway? A lot of people don't face snow very often, some come from places where they've never had snow or lived in apartments and just don't know what to do when they need to shovel. Hopefully, this helps people save time!

@@SunshineproductionsCanada Maybe it’s one of those “What type of brain do you have? Practical v Creative” type scenarios….coz I’m from Australia (a hot part) and it’s common sense to me that you need to make a running track down the middle first and divide the workload up into two….oh well 🤷‍♂️ Keep educating bro, thanks for posting!

@@Fiveinaline Never thought of it that way, could be! At least if ever you move somewhere colder you got it covered! Thanks for tuning in.

Thanks for the comment! We're averaging 88' of snow on average here so not that far off (and I don't own a snowblower, many do, many pay a snow clearing company with big tractors). Thanks again for supporting :)

And you're exactly right

Thanks for the comment, the one used here is about 60cm wide, There are some bigger ones but they get useless with too much snow or if the snow is wet and heavy. (I have a narrower one too) This is pretty much the ideal size here for most of the snowfalls.

@@SunshineproductionsCanadaYes if there a lot of wet/heavy snow those big scoops can get quite tough to handle. That's why I have snowblower as backup. :) Of course just for small driveway it might be 'bit much'.

Thanks for the comment. As mentioned in the video, you have to modify depending on conditions. Use two or multiple pushes when the snow is heavier, you may need to take some snow and throw/carry it to the snowbank between pushes. Maximize your push time, minimize your throw distances.

Thanks for commenting, hope it was helpful!

@@SunshineproductionsCanadaYeah, it is helpful. It's 1 of those things that are very obvious in hindsight.

Thanks for the comment. I do the same thing with modifications, push less far, throw/carry snow in between pushes. During a snowstorm, the trick is also to go multiple times (I have another video pending where I did it at night and then in the morning, with two cars in a wider driveway). You can always dream up of a situation where something doesn't work, but for 95+% of the time, this is the way.

Thanks for the comment, snowblowers are actually slower 90% of the time, plus they burn fossil fuels (not very efficiently or cleanly either). There's only 1 electric/battery operated model that might be able to deal with the conditions we have here but again, I would only consider using it that one time a year when there is a huge amount and it's super heavy (by my standards). Exercise is good :)

@@SunshineproductionsCanada Nice job on the video! I agree that often I can just use a shovel and do that when possible. I use those same techniques to clear with a shovel as you mention in the video. Here in MN we can often get larger snowfalls that encourage the use of a snowblower....especially as banks get higher. I bought an EGO 2 stage (battery powered) blower that works great and blows snow further than gas blowers I have had in the past. I usually do 2-3 neighbors as well, so my back is glad to have the snowblower if needed. And you are right.....shoveling snow is good exercise.

@@marathonkev Thanks for the comment and support! I saw the 2 stages starting to come on the market but wasn't sure how they performed, glad to hear they seem solid! Kudos on you for helping the neighbors too! It happens that I can't get out there quickly with kids/work and sometimes my neighbours do the same, return the favour when possible.

Merci! Nous avons plusieurs vidéos d'autres rivières et peut-être Greens Creek encore en 2024!

@@SunshineproductionsCanada J'ai toujours voulu pagayer Greens Creek en kayak. Bucket list.

Thanks for the comment! Yes conditions are pretty good but the name of the game is to modify to what you have. There's no getting away from shoveling the stuff. For wetter snow, you'll need to push more than once - push as far as you can, throw(or carry) to the side, push again. If your driveway isn't Fairly smooth (I have some interlock) the shovel might catch, but, at least for me, it's not really a problem (I haven't shovelled a completely unpaved driveway in many years - let me know if you have tips!). Push, throw, is the idea, and there's some more tips for different situations in the write-up. Don't give up and take your time!

Thanks for the comment, it does work with wet snow but you have to modify a bit. I wrote some of this down in an article -> ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ . Basically you still push as far as you can, but then you'll need to throw (or carry) that pile to the side until you can push again. Hope it helps!

Thanks for commenting. The top section of my driveway (and walkway) is interlocked stones. For the most part it is exactly the same, it does occur from time to time that the shovel snags in between but quite rare. Although if there is a lot of unevenness its possible it becomes difficult, hang in there! There's more info here if ever that can help ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/

Thanks for commenting. For me, its down to Buffalo since I'm in Canada ;). Yep, huge heaps of snow is good exercise. This usually works unless you just have way way too much snow my only trick in that situation is shovel frequently. In snow storms, i'll go out there 3-4x its much faster doing it quickly and multiple times than being stuck with a massive accumulation. I wrote some other ideas and tips here, ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ hope it is helpful! And I'd certainly accept that coffee, Pie and a good conversation <3.

Ah oui! How could I have forgotten that! Whoa whoa ponpon sur la merch!

Merci! Notre 2e descente "annuelle" bien que la section en arrière du Costco jusqu'à un peu passé Innes est la section la plus plaisante avec rapides (attention il y a un seuil a portager/contourner), c'est quand même un beau paysage (quand on a pas besoin de passer des branches). On va voir si les choses s'alignent pour le faire en 2024

It might be actually! (if you have a paved driveway?) This is taken in Ottawa, Canada where we actually have quite a bit more average snowfall (88 inches/year here vs 52 inches/year there). This video was taken several years ago at the beginning of the year, there is a write-up with more details, tips and tricks here: ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ Hope at least some of it is applicable to you and helpful!

@SunshineproductionsCanada yeah we have been getting soooooooo much snow so far this year. It helped. I followed this and got about half way down my driveway. And it's dirt. We live in middle of woods on 10 acers. I'm also little so it takes alot outta be. Slow and steady and I am getting it done. Thanks I will check this out for sure. Have a blessed day

Glad to hear this is helpful! There's a writeup with more detail and some additional tips and tricks here: ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/ Hopefully some of that is also useful! Let me know if you have any great tips as well :)

Thanks for watching! Hopefully have a few more to upload soon (Just posted Green's Creek this week). I have a lot of footage taken this summer on Broken Skull & Nahanni rivers to sift through as well so stay tuned if it is of interest!

I saw your Green’s Creek run too, was great but I’ve been here for over 30 years and didn’t recognize the whole first half of the shoreline!! Cheers

haha hopefully it was helpful and good luck with your business endeavour ;). if you want some more info/tips and tricks there's a writeup here -> ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/

Thanks, might do that for next time. Hard to find cages that fit my current mask though, plus I haven't been able to play goalie in a few years and goalie career might be over (had a hip replacement).

Not stupid, sometimes things aren't obvious! Glad it was helpful though! There's a few other things that might be helpful in an article I wrote if ever it is of interest -> ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/#extra

Standard bar thickness actually. Cateyes are the same thickness from those that I have seen. There are certainly some thinner bars you can get and I've seen some lawsuits about those completely breaking. I had 2 cages bend like this for this mask, one was the original, the other was a replacement cage.

You should get better cages. @@SunshineproductionsCanada

Yes was in the same situation this year, lots of snow and no place to put it! It's actually a bit worse because one side of my driveway doesn't have much room for snow so most of it has to be piled up on the other side. I have an article detailing this method with some tips that might be useful for next snow season : ssprod.me/blog/2022/01/04/how-to-shovel-snow-and-clean-your-driveway/#extra