Fuel Tank across Copper River

We used the Sikorsky S61L to lift a large Diesel Tank across Copper River.
A fuel truck from town would then come and pump fuel in a hose
we placed across the river, into this tank.
From there we used an old fuel truck to haul it up the mountain.

Photos above courtesy Brian Wolfe, Ladysmith BC

Zymoetz Fuel Truck
This picture shows our Company Cat
hauling the small fuel truck across the river
so fuel can be pumped into it,
and driven up the hill to the site.

Zymoetz Tramway
This is a picture from the south end
of the Zymoetz Tramway.
In this view you can see the fuel hose,
suspended by clips from the messenger.
Top of picture is the tramway cable
On the far side, you can see the bridge abutment
all that is left after the original bridge was washed out.
I believe when the bridge washed out,
all plans to develop the Copper mine,
about half way up the mountain, failed.
Imagine there still is a copper deposit there.
I actually still have rocks in my garden,
with the telltale green color, from Zymoetz.
My little keepsake of the hill!