A simple solution!

Take a CORDLESS DRILL with you! A few years ago I hung stands with a friend of mine and hunting buddy. I showed up with my cordless drill and he laughed at me. We hung my stand first. I used the drill and my steps went up in a flash. We then moved to his stand. After TWO steps, he sheepishly asked me if he could borrow my drill! Now he never goes out to hang a stand without one.

It even works with the cheapy Wal-Mart tree steps! Drill that pilot hole, and BAM, they screw right in, no sweat!

Don't leave home without it...