Volunteer hybrids? Chainsaw talk on Teton Pass

Just saw this article about Randy Roberts and the Backcountry Ambassadors on Teton Pass. Sounds like they do some serious work up there. Anyone else here volunteer with trail maintenance or clearing fallen trees? What's your go-to saw for that kind of work?

Yeah, I've done some volunteer trail work in the Adirondacks. We use a mix of saws, but for bigger trees, I swear by my Stihl MS 461. It's heavy but rips through anything. Those volunteer hybrids, though - I bet they've got some interesting rigs. Probably a mix of gas and electric? Would love to see what they're packing.

I'm just a weekend warrior, but I've cleared a few trails after storms. That Teton Pass area is gnarly, props to those guys. I use a Husqvarna 455 Rancher, good balance of power and weight. But I'm curious, do they ever use those battery-powered saws? I've heard they're getting better.

I've been thinking about going electric for small stuff, but for big falls, I'll stick with gas. My buddy has a Milwaukee battery saw and it's okay for limbing, but it bogs down on thick logs. Those volunteers probably have a mix - maybe some modded saws with big bars? Wonder if they got sponsorship from brands.

True, but I've seen some custom saws in the backcountry. Some guys run old saws with bigger carbs and ported cylinders. But it's about reliability more than speed. If you're miles out, you don't want a breakdown. They probably keep it simple - just dependable saws and good chains.