10 Easy Steps To Install Backcountry Hot Tub

by Lisa Dawson
written by Lisa Dawson

Installing a wood fired hot tub at a high mountain, backcountry ski cabin can be done in 10 easy steps. WildSnow tells you how.

Step 1: Engage 4X4 low, tow mode and test trailer brake. Drive rig down the steep ol' muddy mining road.

Step 1: Engage 4X4 low, tow mode and test trailer brakes. Drive rig down the steep ol’ muddy mining road. Click all images to enlarge.

Step 2: Use tow strap to spin trailer around; greasy mud base helps.

Step 2: Use tow strap to spin trailer around; greasy mud base helps.

Step 3: Choose high spot with good views. Throw rope down hill to anchor pulley system.

Step 3: Choose high spot with good views. Throw rope down hill to anchor pulley system.

Step 4: Tie rope to trailer and front bumper, back up truck in mud until rope binds and tires spin.

Step 4: Tie rope to trailer and front bumper, back up truck in mud until rope binds and tires spin.

Step 5: Reposition pulley anchor.

Step 5: Reposition pulley.

Back up truck until rope binds and wheels spin.

Step 6: Back up truck until rope binds and wheels spin.

Step 7: Reposition pulley.

Step 7: Reposition pulley.

Step 8: Use winch until burning smell is produced. Winch will stop automatically.

Step 8: Use winch until burning smell is produced. Winch will stop automatically.

Step 9: Discard pulley. Attach trailer to front hitch of truck. Ram trailer uphill as far as possible.

Step 9: Discard pulley. Attach trailer to front hitch of truck. Ram trailer uphill as far as possible.

Step 10: Secure wheels with blocks and raise tires for blocking. Discuss materials needed for cribbing foundation.

Step 10: Secure wheels with blocks and raise tires for blocking. Discuss materials needed for cribbing foundation.

Stay tuned -- final steps to soaking in paradise coming soon.

Stay tuned — final steps to soaking in paradise coming soon.

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