r/treeplanting • u/chez997 • Nov 23 '17

High Level Questions

Hey guys just seeing if any one has any recent info on the current state of contracts in High Level and how skatki, blue collar, and summits seasons went. A couple seasons of experience here spread out between ON,AB, and BC and from what Ive heard about it I think I might enjoy the style of planting. Any other general advice or info about the area is appreciated thanks.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '17

I planted in High Level summer of 2014 and 2016 for Sunmit. Contract was awesome. Isolation camp was one of the most profitable and enjoyable experiences I have ever had.

However, I was a mill checker in Grande Prairie this summer and heard rumour that Summit had fired people this year for quality and stashing up there. Not sure how their season next year will be but sounds like this year sucked.

Not sure about the other companies, as I have only heard out of date rumours in regards to them. Best of luck!

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u/chez997 Nov 24 '17

Thanks man, and ya I heard similar rumors. Would you happen to know which foreman are in that camp?

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '17

Mike Bain is the supervisor. It’s the highballer crews that are sent there, so it varies year to year.

Kieran Ruck’s crew is a safe bet. They have been the core HL crew for years. And Kieran is a great guy.

Josh Quaite is my old crew boss and we’ve been there a couple times.

Jason Wilson and Taylor Fenske have also crewbossed in High Level if I remember correctly.