Steep Slope Drilling in Utah

Steep Slope Drilling in Utah

Spider Excavators reach vertical sandstone canyon walls and ski area access corridors across Utah.

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Spider excavator on steep terrain during transmission line rebuild

When Conventional Equipment Cannot Reach the Site

Navajo Sandstone and Wasatch Range quartzite along corridors like I-15, US-189, and Little Cottonwood Canyon create slopes where conventional drill rigs cannot operate. Access Limited eliminates that constraint with Spider Excavators and rope-access crews.

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Steep Slope Drilling Capabilities in Utah

Access Limited navigates Utah most challenging terrain with Spider Excavators and rope-access certified drilling crews — installing anchors, bolts, nails, and barrier foundations on slopes where conventional drill rigs cannot operate along corridors like I-15, US-189, and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Spider Excavator Drilling

Spider Excavators walk on slopes exceeding 60 degrees — reaching work faces that would require road construction for any conventional rig. Access Limited operates the largest Spider Excavator fleet in North America.

Ropework Drilling

Rope-access certified drilling crews work on vertical and near-vertical faces across Utah — drilling precise anchor patterns where no machine can be positioned.

Difficult Access Drilling

When the site is in a steep canyon or behind terrain that eliminates conventional access, difficult access drilling bridges the gap.

Remote Access Drilling

Some Utah sites are hours from the nearest road. Remote access drilling deploys self-sufficient crews that traverse the terrain.

Purpose-Built Drill Rigs

Access Limited operates purpose-built limited access drill rigs fabricated for steep slope and confined conditions.

Steep slope drilling supports rockfall mitigation, slope stabilization, shoring, and ground improvement across Utah.

How Access Limited Reaches Difficult Terrain

Every steep slope project starts with access assessment.

Step 1

Access Assessment

Engineers evaluate terrain, slope angle, and access constraints to select the right equipment.

Step 2

Drilling Plan

Hole locations, depths, angles, and equipment configuration are determined by the site.

Step 3

Spider Excavator Deployment

Spider Excavators walk to the work face — no access road required.

Step 4

Drilling Execution

Anchors, bolts, nails, and foundations installed to specification on the steep face.

Verification

Completed drilling verified against design specifications before handoff.

Verification

Completed drilling verified against design specifications before handoff.

Wagon drill at Three Rivers Quarry for draped mesh rockfall project

Why Utah Chooses Access Limited

  • Largest Spider Excavator Fleet — Immediate availability, no rental delays.
  • Rope-Access Certified Crews — Vertical face drilling by trained technicians.
  • No Access Road Required — Spider Excavators walk from staging to the work face.
  • Every Application — Rockfall anchors, slope nails, shoring tiebacks, and micropiles on steep terrain across Utah.

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Client Reviews

See why UDOT, USFS, NPS, and ski resorts trust Access Limited for steep slope drilling in Utah.

Landslide Repair for Road in Wyoming

"We got notice today that GSI has completed the remediation work at the [road] Slide.  WYDOT greatly appreciates the responsiveness from GSI regarding the issues that occurred this spring.  Kirk and I were at the site last week right after they finished installing the micropiles and row of soil nails.  Everything looked great, I hope everything worked out coordinating traffic control with our maintenance folks.  Great job!, it is gratifying to work with such a professional, responsive organization."

Professional and Cooperative Crew in New Mexico

Marty, I really appreciate all of your cooperation and the cooperation of your crew. They’re great people doing an amazing job. We have placed all of the first 4 rows with very little problems as of Saturday the 28th of March. These guys really deserve a pat on the back from my standpoint. I know they’ve performed a lot of work elsewhere but, this job is going amazing. You have a great crew and they know their jobs very well. The most standoutish part is that they get along on site great and perform in a very professional manner. Thank you for all your help Marty.

Emergency Rockfall Mitigation for Mining Operations

I recently interacted with some of your rockfall division guys. I have never seen an outfit as competent on safety measures nor any contractors who worked as hard as your guys do. During the work, I was in a room with your guys and some other contractors, and your guys were head and shoulders above the rest in all aspects.

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Access Limited provides Spider Excavators and rope-access crews reach every steep slope across Utah.

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