I know, I should be ashamed to post these pictures (what was he thinking???). If this were not a minimalist blog, I'd offer at least a token defense. Four wheeler to the rescue (as a cargo carrier). But three attempts with a shovel and traction materials failed. Time for a new plan.
The Wyeth-Scott "More Power Puller" to the rescue!!! The closest Russian Olive tree was 100 feet away. Free at last. Goin' home. Another low-impact adventure.