Burke Announces HSQ and Other Improvements

[thetrailboss]

Great photos from Burke's Facebook page. And great to see them working into the dark to get 'er done!

 

[thetrailboss]

...and is it just me but why are those ladders so tall off the top of the cross arm?

 

[from_the_NEK]

...and is it just me but why are those ladders so tall off the top of the cross arm?

My thought is the extra tall ladder is temporary and used to disconnect the crane webbing. They will probably take the extension off and use it on other tower tops.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Breaking News! I updated my blog

 

[Zand]

Just took a ride to pick up my pass and then went up to mid-Burke to take some pics. Towers 2-4 are in and I could see quite a few up top as well. The tower tops as well as a few towers are in the overflow lot. Looks so different up there.

 

[thetrailboss]

Thanks Zand! Any pics to share?

 

[Zand]

Thanks Zand! Any pics to share?

I took a few... exceeded my AZ quota so couldn't post.

 

[from_the_NEK]

I took a few... exceeded my AZ quota so couldn't post.

Try loading one pic at a time. The upload tool doesn't work for multiple pics.

Or try creating your own photo sharing spot (e.g. Photobucket, Flicker, etc).

 

[Telemechanic]

...and is it just me but why are those ladders so tall off the top of the cross arm?

Those ladder sections will be connected to the tower ladder. Having the ladder extend above the crossarm makes it safer and easier to step off onto the maintenance platform. Doppelmayrs go above the arm too but not as high as the lifting frame. I noticed Mt. Snow's new six also had ladder extensions lashed to the frame for airlift.

 

[jimmywilson69]

Those ladder sections will be connected to the tower ladder. Having the ladder extend above the crossarm makes it safer and easier to step off onto the maintenance platform. Doppelmayrs go above the arm too but not as high as the lifting frame. I noticed Mt. Snow's new six also had ladder extensions lashed to the frame for airlift.

It is likely an OSHA thing, too.

 

[psyflyer]

Chopper is in the air installing towers right now. What a spectacle.

 

[psyflyer]

Weather is perfect, warm, clear and no wind. Pics...

Interestingly they started from the top and they are working their way down now.

 

[Zand]

Great view from LSC of the helicopter. Exceeds my AZ limit for pics and don't have time to make a photobucket acct so that'll have to wait..

 

[WoodCore]

Great view from LSC of the helicopter. Exceeds my AZ limit for pics and don't have time to make a photobucket acct so that'll have to wait..

Try loading them one at a time.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Try loading them one at a time.

I tried to tell him that before...

 

[drjeff]

Weather is perfect, warm, clear and no wind. Pics...

Interestingly they started from the top and they are working their way down now.

MUCH easier on the Leitner-Poma Installation crews to move downhill as the installation progresses than to climb uphill. And if 1 crew is still finishing the final bolting in of the tower and crossbars on the one just installed, its not in the direct path way of the chopper as it brings the next tower assembly into place. Remember, this process goes as quickly as possible since that chopper isn't cheap to rent!

 

[Zand]

I tried to tell him that before...

I only have 1 to load so that's not the problem lol

And BREAKING NEWS... the new lift is visible from the LSC campus.

 

[from_the_NEK]

I only have 1 to load so that's not the problem lol

And BREAKING NEWS... the new lift is visible from the LSC campus.

Weird, it works for me just fine (one at a time). Are you trying to attach to the post or upload to the gallery?

And I can see it from my house too :smile:

 

[from_the_NEK]

Sweet pictures in Burke's Flicker gallery of the tower setting yesterday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/burkemountain/sets/72157627972521825/

 

[from_the_NEK]

News story (video) from the Lyndon State College news channel:

http://blip.tv/newslinc/burke-unveils-true-north-campaign-5704551