Option for yurt platform "foundation"

[tdsalad]

I've always been concerned about digging 4 feet down to place adequate footers for a

yurt platform

, because while structurally necessary, it doesn't fit with my idealized approach of using a yurt to maintain it's nomadic nature. But, I was reading an article about deck foundations and they mentioned a great product for

yurt platform

applications.

See the Diamond Pier foundation system...
http://www.pinfoundations.com/index.html

It uses pins driven below frost line (4 ft here in MN) to hold the pier in place.

Any thoughts from the yurt experts???

Does this seem appropriate for a yurt platform???

Thanks

Travis