First time having (wanting*) to use the winch for self recovery, so open to any and all criticism.
*Mental Note* Have spotter stand away from snow covered tree that winch is strapped to (he was spotting for cars coming up/down the road at the curve where I was stuck.
I pulled over to wait for some people behind us, and got a little over zealous with the shoulder. The road was completely ice covered.
Unless you really hate your friend, have them move far from the winch line under load