The practical use of sleds is ancient and widespread. They were developed in areas with consistent winter snow … See more

The generic term sledding refers to traveling down a snowy hill using a sled such as a Flexible Flyer with wooden slats and metal runners. It is usually done during the winter when there is snow. Flat plastic or aluminu… See more

In contrast to the more common forms of sledding, back country sledding involves four important elements in combination: a great amount of directional control, flotation, a binding system, and padding. First, back country sle… See more

The first ride down a hill on a sled is the most important, but also the most difficult, as it determines the path of the sled for further runs down the hill. It is essential to steer the sled along the most exciting course, per… See more

Sweden and Norway recorded some early Kicksled Races during the 15th century. The modern sport of sledding (Luge – Skeleton and Bobsledding) originated in St. Moritz, Switzerland in the mid-to-late 19th century wh… See more

• Ice blocking
• Snowmobiling, or the genericized name of ski-dooing.
• Hawaiian lava sledding
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• Video Footage of Traditional Rail Sleds Example of Traditional sleds on the world's longest lighted sled run.
• Sled Riding Locations Across North America North America's largest database of sled riding hills.… See more