
It takes a lot to keep the trails in tip-top shape.
We've created a wish list of items that will help keep the organization running, the trails shredding, and the volunteers volunteering.
To provide support, please click the donation button or contact us at ride@skorr.org.
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Cost: ~$30
Qty Desired: 4Not all volunteers want to use power tools, and to keep our young volunteers safe we need alternate options. These hand saws are great to get the thicker branches that are too big for loppers.
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Cost: $160-$200
Qty Desired: 2Used while building trail to help determine the ideal route to cut, providing measurements of heights and slopes.
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Cost: $50-$75
Qty Desired: 6Our workday volunteers don’t get paid, but we try to keep them energized and hydrated while out on the trails and show them appreciation with a well deserved meal afterwards.
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Cost: ~$150
Qty Desired: 2Pulling out buckthorn is no fun! But it’ll be easy with this handy tool. It can also make uprooting small trees a breeze.
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Cost: $30
Qty Desired: 2This gets the job done even easier assisting with leverage and adding stability.
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Cost: TBD
Qty Desired: 2
A more accurate count of trail use helps us tell a clear story and demonstrate the importance of keeping the trails maintained at optimal levels.
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Cost: $500
Qty Desired: 1 or 2
This trailer will easily get the variety of tools needed out into the wooded when working on a tough area. Just pull it behind the bike and get the job done!
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Cost: Varies
Qty Desired: Multiple
To keep our volunteers safe, we want to always have safety equipment such as safety glasses, earplugs, bug spray, sunscreen…on hand.
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Cost: $280
Qty Desired: 3
Fast and powerful, this battery operated saw gives control and maneuverability in tight access areas.
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Cost: $175-$200
Qty Desired: 3
Reach those high branches with this pole saw.
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Cost: $600
Qty Desired: 2
Our first choice in a pole saw, this unit has 9 to 13 feet of exendable length.
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Cost: $3500 - $5000
Qty Desired: 2
Way faster and efficient than a string trimmer, these mowers are the best tool for mowing down the sides of the trail where the riding mower won’t fit.
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Cost: TBD
Qty Desired: 1
As our collection of tools and equipment increases to meet the needs of our growing volunteer group, we need a secure place to store it all. We’d like to work with the DNR to purchase or build a storage space.
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Cost: TBD
Qty Desired: Varies
The Pug we use now could use some repair. This tough old bird has done well for us, but needs a new starter and an oil change to keep rolling through the forest.
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Cost: $17,000+
Qty Desired: 1
Getting the volunteers and equipment out to the work location is half the battle. A UTV would be a tremendous help allowing us more time to work with less time hiking in and out.
