Some good information there. I use synthetic winch line myself because it doesn't store nearly as much kinetic energy and won't take an arm or leg off if it snaps. Steel cable winch line sketches me out. Synthetic is also stronger than steel, and weighs a lot less.
I read about this a while back - I really don't understand what the motivation for this could be? From the pictures it looks like a relatively level area, enough so that even a small car could drive over the tracks. I can't imagine hikers would do it, or horseback riders, or anyone else for that matter. It just doesn't make sense. It seems like it would be a decent amount of work for very little payoff. Is the steel from the tracks worth anything? Were the cut sections missing or left in the area? /I don't get it.
Looks like you were right Glyn. Good meeting you today!
Some good information there. I use synthetic winch line myself because it doesn't store nearly as much kinetic energy and won't take an arm or leg off if it snaps. Steel cable winch line sketches me out. Synthetic is also stronger than steel, and weighs a lot less.
Brad you should post your gear setup here: http://www.vioffroad.com/forum/general-chatter/what-gear-do-you-bring - nice to get ideas from other users. I agree it's good to be prepared for a walk out or overnight stay at all times.
I read about this a while back - I really don't understand what the motivation for this could be? From the pictures it looks like a relatively level area, enough so that even a small car could drive over the tracks. I can't imagine hikers would do it, or horseback riders, or anyone else for that matter. It just doesn't make sense. It seems like it would be a decent amount of work for very little payoff. Is the steel from the tracks worth anything? Were the cut sections missing or left in the area? /I don't get it.
Coming through Duncan any time soon? I'll take two red 20L cans if so. Let me know!