The other thing that comes in handy to recover those recovery point challenged is a tree strap or tow strap...you can wrap it around a sturdy part, and pull on that....which also allows you to balance the load point across a larger area.

The downside was, for me, I have had a few straps fray in the past when I didn't think about where the strap would rub under tension on the way out, etc...effectively ruining the straps...Over the years, I got better at it.