Go in with a bunch of friends and block and tackle itnout, we did it about 3 years ago in a similar situation, it's way more work but that 1500. Ur gonna pay for the chopper can now go to fixing ur sled
What if it's not retrievable?
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Snatch block, spool of 2500lb mule tape and a rhino with tracks pulled my broken nytro out of a nasty hole last year. If you can get a tracked utv somewhat close it will pull it out easy!
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trestlecreek
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Where abouts is the sled. I'm pretty knowledgable about the trestle creek area.
had a buddy do the same thing a few years back. took the sled out in three trips....piece by piece..... 
Not good man. I had a year like that last year. Wiped out a sled in January and then again in May when I failed climbing a chute and tumbled to the bottom. Rope winch is usually the way we pull these things out of holes but it will definately take some effort getting in, finding anchor points, etc.
I had buddies who were willing to do this but I was busted up and useless, so I talked to my insurance company and they were going to contact the Forest service and see if they actually needed to get it out. I told them that it was definately totalled and it was in a place that is visited frequently by hikers in the summer and it was not o.k. to leave it where it was. If a hiker found it and started researching the VIN # it would lead straight back to me and I didn't want my name being drug through the mud. It is yours, and you need to get it out.....with a little help from your insurance.
That being said I met Jon Hubof with Panhandle Helicopters in Hayden and we went through the coordinates of the sled, rigging, how much line we would need to clear the trees, drop zone, etc. Two buddies rode to the sled and rigged it while I waited at the drop zone. They only had their big chopper available at the time because their other ones were out doing some controlled burning for the forest service but it was $1,700. My insurance company paid for 100% of the recovery.
Oh yeah....as the chopper was flying home I get a call on the radio that one of my buddies is requesting the chopper to come back and pick his sled because he climbed a chute and got stuck at the top with no safe way out. We weren't able to get the chopper back and he ended up doing some hiking. A few days later they went back up with the rope winch and yarded it out.
Good luck......and stay safe.
I had buddies who were willing to do this but I was busted up and useless, so I talked to my insurance company and they were going to contact the Forest service and see if they actually needed to get it out. I told them that it was definately totalled and it was in a place that is visited frequently by hikers in the summer and it was not o.k. to leave it where it was. If a hiker found it and started researching the VIN # it would lead straight back to me and I didn't want my name being drug through the mud. It is yours, and you need to get it out.....with a little help from your insurance.
That being said I met Jon Hubof with Panhandle Helicopters in Hayden and we went through the coordinates of the sled, rigging, how much line we would need to clear the trees, drop zone, etc. Two buddies rode to the sled and rigged it while I waited at the drop zone. They only had their big chopper available at the time because their other ones were out doing some controlled burning for the forest service but it was $1,700. My insurance company paid for 100% of the recovery.
Oh yeah....as the chopper was flying home I get a call on the radio that one of my buddies is requesting the chopper to come back and pick his sled because he climbed a chute and got stuck at the top with no safe way out. We weren't able to get the chopper back and he ended up doing some hiking. A few days later they went back up with the rope winch and yarded it out.
Good luck......and stay safe.
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CatRpillar
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Was sledding at Hungry Horse Dam in Montana years ago and came across a bunch of guys heading waaaay in with a Wide Trak and new motor lashed to it - were going in for a motor change and bring a sled back out.
Also had a young guy with us who ended up hitting his head pretty good when he hit a big hole that he didn't see on a flat. Worked on his sled for two hours, got him to ride it out and then he went to hospital where he was diagnosed with a concussion - didn't have a clue where he was.
That said, getting stuck or wrecked sucks, but they sure make for good stories latter.
Go get 'er!
Also had a young guy with us who ended up hitting his head pretty good when he hit a big hole that he didn't see on a flat. Worked on his sled for two hours, got him to ride it out and then he went to hospital where he was diagnosed with a concussion - didn't have a clue where he was.
That said, getting stuck or wrecked sucks, but they sure make for good stories latter.
Go get 'er!
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theletup
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Actually I've been the ICU with my dad... On Saturday night (day after my wreck) my dad was playing on stage with his band when he collapsed and went into full cardiac arrest. He suffered a massive heart attack and aspirated. Although CPR was started almost immediately (RN happened to be at the club) and paramedics were on the scene within a few minutes (fire station across the street) he's not in good shape... they used the paddles to get his heart started again when the paramedics got there and rushed him to Sacred Heart in Spokane. After a 3 day coma he did open his eyes but is showing no signs of outer cortex brain function. He is 59 years old and showed no signs whatsoever leading up to this. Completely came out of nowhere. A miracle is his only chance right now. Any and all positive vibes would be extremely appreciated...
The sled is not a concern right now but the insurance company is working with my wife and Panhandle Helicopter Service to have it flown out by chopper for me. I appreciate all your guys' advice and help. Thank you so much. I most likely would have gone in with a group to retrieve it but that's not going to happen with more important things happening. Just to answer the question that was asked the sled is not only down in a pretty bad spot but is completely totaled. If there was any chance of riding it out I would have just rode it out.
Sending prayers to your father and family....miracles happen all the time.
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nikeholley
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Sorry...
Prayin' for you & your family...
Nike & Marie
Prayin' for you & your family...
Nike & Marie
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
If you need help with anything there are a lot of great people here and over on BCR in the Spokane area thread that would be more than willing to help out be it on the mountain or around the house.
If you need help with anything there are a lot of great people here and over on BCR in the Spokane area thread that would be more than willing to help out be it on the mountain or around the house.
prayers...God speed...
Hope your dad pulls through. Wish I was closer, we'd put a group together and get your sled for you.
prayers to your father and family.
Praying for the best for you and your family.
thoughts and prayers
dad will be playing music again soon ,,, stay positive
you have a ton of support from your fellow sledders..
dad will be playing music again soon ,,, stay positive
you have a ton of support from your fellow sledders..
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