Hey guys we had an unfortunate event today and had a sled fly off the trail right by big white mountain resort in whitefish montana. I'm curious if anyone has the contact information for a helicopter service or something along those lines. Open to any suggestions.
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- Thread starter Jayhaud
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How far off the trail is it? would it be possible to winch it back up to the trail? you can do a lot with a come-a-long and some ropes. Heli service last time I check was stupid $$$$ and that was 8yrs ago. I'm sure its only went up since then. Eric
We were thinking that too. It's about 100 feet from the trail in some pretty steep terrain.
Rope is cheap
get some rope or line man tape and a come along.
Last year we used 300 for of rope and pullys to pull a buddies sled up a steep hill after his clutch broke off his crank. A lot cheaper than a heli!
get some rope or line man tape and a come along.
Last year we used 300 for of rope and pullys to pull a buddies sled up a steep hill after his clutch broke off his crank. A lot cheaper than a heli!
Come alongs
or
Bock & tackles
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Chain hoist
or
Ratchet straps
However w/ratchet straps you will be regrouping about every 6 inches, not cool for 100' retrieval.
Is it possible to use some pulleys strategically placed on trees & then use 1 or 2 sleds as the power to pull dead sled up to trail?
or
Bock & tackles
or
Chain hoist
or
Ratchet straps
However w/ratchet straps you will be regrouping about every 6 inches, not cool for 100' retrieval.
Is it possible to use some pulleys strategically placed on trees & then use 1 or 2 sleds as the power to pull dead sled up to trail?
Here is a link to an endless rope puller from Home Depot. You can continuously winch the rope because it doesn't spool up. 1500# capacity
I have one and it works great. Haven't had to use it on sled but carry it in my truck just in case.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Maasdam-Pow-R-Pull-3-4-Ton-Rope-Puller-100-ft-rope-A-100/202332197
I have one and it works great. Haven't had to use it on sled but carry it in my truck just in case.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Maasdam-Pow-R-Pull-3-4-Ton-Rope-Puller-100-ft-rope-A-100/202332197
get a crazy carpet under it to help er ease up the hill when winching it..
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bwylde
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Most logging companies and Arborist would have a Tirfor that they would probably lend or rent you-or a Rent-all place. These things are amazing and no effort. http://www.tractel.com/us/series.php?id_serie=47and you don't have to stop and reset if your cable is long enough
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Those look like nice units. Grainger has the 508 model for $1600 and a 30' cable with 2000# rating. Definitely would want to rent/borrow if possible, like u suggested.
The rope puller from Home Depot (ace hardware, etc) is $100 with a 100' rope and 1500# rating.
Even if you had to buy one. Still about 100x cheaper than a airlift. I have seen guys yard a whole elk out of a canyon with them , Since you only have about 4 wraps on the spool the length of the rope is irrelevant, just buy good 5/8 rope, preferably Static (limited stretch) Good luck.
Last year I bent my rails at the bottom of a 1,500ft climb the track ratcheted so bad it wouldn't climb out. Used a snatch block a spool of mule tape and a rhino with tracks and it came right out. Now I never leave without a spool of mule tape and a snatch block in the trailer again.
We need pics. Just saying 
Good luck getting it out.
Good luck getting it out.Hey guys thanks for the help. We will be headed out there with a come along and see how successful we are. We do have a 10 ft cliff to get it up but with he proper tools we should be okay. Once I get to my phone I'll post a picture!
What's the verdict? Any luck getting the sled out?
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