We directional bore in NE, and even install power lines via this method in CT.

And yes, ledge.

And yes, expensive.

And underground would still be installed and maintained by lineman. And when it goes wrong, it’s a bigger process.

Steel wheels with Nokian studded from the factory, any vehicle will climb trees.

Like you, I HAD to be out in the bullshit. My Jetta with that setup was unstoppable. And everyone in my trade followed suite with it when they saw how capable.

Driving 70+ miles one way in any weather, any time, those will have your back.