Yesterday, Tim, Kurt, John, Chris finished stripping rim and removed the top 40'. I was given the day off to explore a larger hole in the ground.
Today plan to split into 2 groups: 1 to finish dismantling rim and the other to strip near.
Sat. Evening update:
- 449 tower totally stripped
- Rim dismantled/pieces retrieved/ready for helo. This makes us completely ready for helo ops (3 days before helo arrives)
- Near totally stripped, ready to be dismantled (also need to retrieve solar panels and rad stand). Data taking stopped about 10:00AM.
- Base still has a wind sonic mounted (but not taking data since Thursday).
Sun. Afternoon update:
- Removed top guys/beacon/first tower section from near, before winds became intolerable
Mon. Afternoon update:
- Removed the rest (160') of near (despite "breezy" winds) with a 5-person crew. Site now totally clear.
- (Towers still up at 449 and base. Base still has its (disconnected) 2D sonic on the top.)