In a perfect world, I like to be 25 feet up with ample cover. I have and will go higher to get it or just plain get higher. I hunted out of a buddies 15 foot ladder stand ONCE last year. I felt naked. I don't mind going higher for all of the reasons stated (I read the article) Like they more or less said, you can't set up on top of the trail when you are going to those higher spots.