World's Tallest Orchard Ladder Traditional Cache
World's Tallest Orchard Ladder
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Visit a world record holder. Where would the tree fruit industry be without the orchard ladder, a three legged step ladder with the third leg made so that it can be inserted between tree branches for fruit picking? Quick grab and go, lots of room for trackables!
What’s the world’s tallest orchard ladder? In 2000, a local Summerlander constructed a 30' 2" tripod orchard ladder to put on the family farm. The ladder is primarily composed of wood, and weighs around 500 pounds! It has been recognized by the Book of World Records as the world’s tallest orchard ladder. An orchard ladder is a highly specialized ladder engineered for orchard work including pruning, tree training, and fruit harvesting. This type of ladder is not intended for use as an all purpose ladder, and, like other ladders, it needs to be properly maintained for safety. Garden supply stores and nurseries often carry orchard ladders or can order them by request, and several different styles are available. Wood, metal, or plastic can be used to make an orchard ladder. While wood is traditional, plastics are sometimes preferred for durability and strength. In all cases, the rungs of the ladder are textured to reduce slippage. Most ladders are designed in a way which allows for new texturing as the ladder becomes worn with use. Several concerns have to be addressed with the design of an orchard ladder. The first is worries about damage to the trees. The ladder has a narrowing design to address this, minimizing the area taken up by the ladder at the top to reduce the risk of damage. The second issue of concern is that the ground in orchards tends to be uneven. This instability makes a classic four legged ladder with struts which lock into place dangerous. The orchard ladder is designed to be positioned by hand for maximum safety, allowing people to precisely position the ladder to avoid gopher holes and other hazards. Congrats to Diner for the FTF!
 Cache In - Trash Out!  Dogs Allowed
 Less than 500 ft. from car to cache
 No restrooms available  No Water Available  Accessible in Winter
 Beware of Muggles!  Park n Grab
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