If there's a mud bog/puddle and a by pass, I'll take the by pass especially if there's bones sticking out of the bog.

 

There was this:

 

Now these 2 young men (Action Jackson & Taylor) were bound and determined to get my Grizzly out of the mud. I patiently waited while they exhausted all their attempts.

Although they didn’t have a winch, I did. I had used it successfully many times. I contemplated how we might use it. The winch on the front of my Grizzly was buried in the mud, and the nearest tree was about 60’ in front of the Grizzly. I did have that 2” x 20’ strap. There was nothing significant behind the Grizzly to anchor to. I thought about all the mud in front of my Grizzly that we would need to winch it through. It would be a monumental effort.

The young men approached me and announced that their cousin Arnold had a ‘tractor“ that could easily pull me out. Apparently their disappointment from not being able to do it themselves evolved into excitement in possibly finding their cousin Arnold and using his ”tractor”. I liked this idea. ( I once buried my 1978 F150 4X4 with 36“ mud tires up to its frame in a swamp. A nearby farmer was able to pull me out with an old Ford 8n.) I told/asked the boys to Go Get Him ! It took them a while to get their ATV running again. I think it was tired. And off they went…..

 

 

10 minutes later I hear the ATV coming back. They pull up and tell me that Taylor “lost his cell phone”.
After a brief search, we find it lying on the ground nearby. Taylor demeanor went from extreme concern to one of joy.
And off they went again.

After about 20 minutes, I hear this very loud music coming my way. It had the deep bass sound that you hear when you’re at a stoplight and a vehicle with a 2000 watt subwoofer pulls up next to you.

 

CUZZIN ARNOLD !

 

Mr. Arnold’s “Tractor” pulled my Grizzly out like it was a cork in a wine bottle !
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I thanked everyone profusely and they all quickly disappeared.
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After making a few full-throttle runs on some flat ground to remove all the caked on mud. I loaded the Grizzly up and drove home.
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Chapter One, next.

 

@JCat A great "Yarn". Thanks

 

Yes, it was Thrilling

 

Even when you try to avoid trouble, it will find you.
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You may think you are prepared for everything, but that is really impossible.
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The word “Tractor” can refer to a lifted Can-Am SXS with portals and 48” tractor tires.
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Sometimes people help who, who you would least expect.
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Some folks will always think they know everything 😉
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These ideas may not have helped in your situation.
So I don't have to go swimming or mudding to get the winch hook. I keep a 6' tree saver strap connected to the winch and tied up on the rack.
I have a wireless remote connected to the winch. Operate from afar.
I carry an extra 50' of winch rope, a 30' strap and a snatch block for the long hauls.

 

These ideas may not have helped in your situation.
So I don't have to go swimming or mudding to get the winch hook. I keep a 6' tree saver strap connected to the winch and tied up on the rack.
I have a wireless remote connected to the winch. Operate from afar.
I carry an extra 50' of winch rope, a 30' strap and a snatch block for the long hauls.

@reogem YOU are very well prepared and smart to carry “gear” to help you if needed.