Made a trip yesterday up to a new place in the mountains to get some wood for the brother in law. The place we normally went was burned out so this is a new location for us and a lot higher up. I believe we were around 8600 ft. It takes the wind from you very quickly. This is the first tree we took down. A tall spruce probably 60ft. The next pic is where we dragged is out to be loaded. The rounds on the trailer are 7 ft long. This pic is the second tree we cut and I was sitting on the trunk catching my breath. I had my chaps on because last week I cut my leg so lesson learned. Last pic and the trailer is loaded. Like I mentioned the logs are 7ft. Probably more than a cord.
Lots of standing dead trees there. They look dry already! You are doing everyone a good turn by taking them out.
Yes you are right. They are very dry and can be burned right away. I feel the same way by felling and hauling away the dead trees. It is a lot of work at those altitudes though and I am not getting any younger. The brother in law broke his arm so I was doing all the felling and limbing and bucking. That first beer after we were done was sure good.
Looks like a good haul.. How did you get the logs on the trailer? Did you park the trailer so you were rolling them down hill? Do you have a peavey or cant hook? Taking out the standing dead trees will certainly reduce the ladder fuels and lower the risk of a running crown fire should that area burn.
Working at that elevation would be beyond me. I got lightheaded at Bryce Canyon just walking around. How much more do you want to get? That sure is a nice trailer, too!
The trailer has a big gas powered winch on it and I would put a choke line at the middle of the log and he would drag them up. On the smaller rounds I would do up to 3 rounds at a time. I would use a peavey and log tongs to manipulate the logs into position.
I think we are going to make at least one more trip up there. The trailer belongs to the brother in law.
Thanks on the comments. The cut was severe enough that it really got my attention. I had been cutting all day and was tired and got careless. So the next best thing is chaps.
Yep it only takes getting tired and a little careless one time. Lesson learned. I did feel stupid at the time I did that.
Nice pics. I haven't been in the woods sawing for a while now. This makes me really miss it. The sweltering heat here is unbearable. Hope to get back to it soon! Be safe and wear them chaps!
Glad your on the mend. Keep an eye on that! I explained to a neighbor that, " no, I'm not a professional with a saw but the pro's wear chaps and the saw doesn't know the difference" Curious as to how you go to a different spot and start harvesting. Is it your property? Is it state land and you have a permit or is it the property of some one you know that gave you permission? Wondering how that works west of the Mississippi
I have to get some PPE. Had a slight hit last year doing smaller branch work. Seems once again I don't take a hint very well. Thanks for the reminder Mag Craft
