I would scout for some white oaks on a ridge and try & get there first...lol.
you didn't give an idea how large the area was so its hard to determine if there is 1 hunter per acre or per 1000 acres. Would use a climber or blind depending on how crowded the area was, if it were me. Not a big fan of strap on steps or ladder type sticks to hang a stand. I've never used a blind until this year scouting (bow not open here yet). But looks like it's a pretty good tool so far. Had 5 deer yesterday within 20 feet of blind. Had 3 on another property within 15 yards the day before. Although I have 10 satnds on my property (ladder & hang ons) and another 2 across the street, I think I'm gonna be in a blind opening day.

KEC