News from Oregon Tracked vehicle gets stuck during rescue

[Cidertom]

At least they didn't call it a snowcat.

Mountain biker avoids cougar, gets lost near Broken Top; snow traps rescue team's vehicle

BEND, Ore. - A 56-year-old mountain biker from Switzerland called 911 for help after he encountered a cougar near Broken Top and got lost avoiding the cat Wednesday. Rescuers responded in a tracked vehicle - only to get stuck in snow attempting to leave the area. An additional team of rescuers...

kval.com

 

[Sno-Surfer]

At least they didn't call it a snowcat.

Mountain biker avoids cougar, gets lost near Broken Top; snow traps rescue team's vehicle

BEND, Ore. - A 56-year-old mountain biker from Switzerland called 911 for help after he encountered a cougar near Broken Top and got lost avoiding the cat Wednesday. Rescuers responded in a tracked vehicle - only to get stuck in snow attempting to leave the area. An additional team of rescuers...

kval.com

That's right where we were last weekend. Not a great place to Mt bike this time of year. Sounds like they need a Tucker to the rescue. I towed a broken down sxs out of there last weekend too.

 

[Cidertom]

Just shows an ATV is some for all, not all for some. It's like the track systems for trucks, yep they can work, but not a match for a purpose built unit.

 

[PJL]

I know the feeling. My tracked UTV was towed by a snowcat after it tried to do a snowcat's job. Blew up the belt. It was beyond a field repair.

 

[m1west]

Belts and chains fail when you need them the most. Razors and Rangers look fun, but history says they don't last. @ 20k they are worn out. Put tracks on and divide X2.