Old Uncle Joel is, as regular readers know well, not exactly a dedicated hiker. In fact any plan that involves my ancient rucksack is bound to be undertaken only under protest. But I do own an ancient rucksack, and sometimes I have to drag it out.
I have to go to the top of the backstop cliff, which is a fair hike. Also I have to do it 3 or 4 times in all. So let’s just make sure the gear actually works before we start, shall we?
I certainly could be wrong but the way I figure it, I’ll need to use the whole length of the come-along numerous times. So I need something to take up the tension on the rope while I’m resetting it. To that end I’m bringing along a stout tie-down strap…
…and I’ve also tied loops in the uppermost rope every six-ish feet, so I can go hand-over-hand with the tie-down and come-along straps.
If the tank rack/target stand just pops neatly onto its legs without a lot of drama, well and good. But you know the chances of that.
I’m off to play young adventurous guy.
We’re gonna be wishing Ian was along to “film” and narrate this operation.
Just be sure you take along enough water.
“Enough” usually means more than you initially planned on.
Joel just remember one thing, gravity is not our friend.
Here’s hoping that everything turns out well, and that from the top of the backstop cliff you can even spy with your little eye the various and sundry other appliances from your range and successfully retrieve them in usable condition at a later date!