I have supercub and C-182. Like both but they are beating the hell out of my savings. Probably would choose 182 if I could only have one. Just more versatile. My 182 will go into most all the Idaho backcountry strips at least once.
Get some Carlson aluminum struts. Build attach fittings from 6061 all for less than $1000. Or use the expensive factory struts and move control cables. Hardly rocket science.
Sept usually good flying up here. Been to the backcountry several times the last few weeks. Pretty smokey at times but have seen worse. Instument rating reommended.