Skidding logs is the process of moving cut logs from the woods to the landing. The landing is where they are loaded for transport to the mill. After the turn of the last century, draft animals and steam were the engines of choice for moving these huge logs. The “big wheels” in this pen and ink, was the pinnacle of technology in ground based skidding way back then.
Diesel powered skidders are the work horses of today for skidding logs. These machines come in different sizes and configurations for different jobs. The rubber tire skidders are used on gentler slopes. They are built for speed.
The track laying skidders often used on steeper slopes. They are built for traction.
The forwarder is today’s pinnacle of technology in ground based skidding. It loads logs onto itself instead of dragging them.
Let’s not forget the original skidders, the horses. They can’t be beat for sheer beauty!
Great picture!
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Thank you.
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I can always count on my mom to like my pictures, love you!
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Aren’t mom’s the greatest!!!
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She’s the best!
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Love your drawing!
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Thanks Anita.
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love your artwork! & also the horses ❤
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Thanks Caroline. I just visited your blog. What beautiful poetry. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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thank YOU!
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Awesome pics as usual. First one with the yellow skidder, looks like a salvage? Before I seen the caption for the horses, I said looks like Lassen or better yet, Burney! I KNEW IT! My memory isn’t gone yet! lol
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You got it man!
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I live in Vancouver, Canada! We have a tradition of logging. So much is changing – great photos!!
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Vancouver is such a beautiful city. Yes, forestry and logging have changed so much. The technology and research allows us to do a better job at forest management then ever before. Logging looks more like something from Star Wars today.
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It does! I love stopping by your blog simply because we need more “outdoors” in our lives. Most of my career was spent indoors looking at a computer. Glad we connected…
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As am I.
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I like your drawing! Interesting info, too.
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Thanks, little illustration and education.
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How do you do that sort of drawing, just with lines….is it called cross hatching or something else? Beats me! I can never do it! : )… Showed it to my mother-in-law who loves art and she thinks your’e greatly talented!…
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It is pen and ink with cross hatching for shading. We all have our gifts and you are a talented writer. I enjoy your posts. Also, tell your mother-in-law thank you for me.
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Your drawing with the horses is fantastic! Horses are one of my favorite animals!
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Thank you, I’ll glad you liked it.
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Beautiful drawing!
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you very much Lisa! 🙂
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