Abstract: A log cutting aid comprising an inclined skid member, which is preferably a single skid member and cylindrical in shape, having forward and rearward ends, a foot support at its forward end, preferably adapted for sliding engagement with the bottom surface of a log, support means adjacent the rearward end of said skid member to hold said skid member in an inclined position, and winching means attached to said skid near its rearward end for engaging logs and winching the same up onto said skid in a direction from the forward end toward the rearward end. Logs held on the skid may then be conveniently cut with a chain saw or the like.