Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
One of the first gifts I ever remember receiving was a wood sled with red metal runners and a steering rope not unlike the one pictured below. And while your most likely to find a plastic roll-up or saucer style sled these days it’s pretty great to know that there is a company that’s still creating the old school versions. Mountain Boy Sledworks crafts handmade sleds from sustainable woods with non-toxic finishes including four coats of lacquer or three coats of polyurethane to create a marine-grade finish. Below is a selection of their flyer sleds, toboggans, pull sleds and kicksleds that look like so much fun!
You’ll also want to check out sledmaker Brice Haskin’s beautiful book that gives a brief history of sleds and sledding. The Sled Book.
Lest you be at a loss for outdoor activity during the warmer months of the year Mountain Boy also hand crafts gorgeous pull wagons.
