Fresh snow brings out the kid in all of us. The mountains and hills of the Northwest provide plenty of awesome terrain for fans of sledding, tubing, and tobogganing. There are a number of clever snow sleds on the market today that allow everyone from toddlers to adults to enjoy flying across the snow.
Here are my recommendations for snow sleds for kids and families:
Mountain Boy Sledworks: Ultimate Flyer 52 Sled
This well-crafted sled features a pivoting front end that allows for sharp steering. The sled's bed is made from birch planks; its rails are willow. Not only will it fly down the mountain, its beautiful to look at. Sled pads are available and are sold separately. This is a classic that can become a family heirloom.
Mountain Boy Sledworks: Bambino Grande Pull Sled
Tow your tot across the snow in style. This classic wooden pull sled is handcrafted and beautiful.Flexible Flyer Steel Saucer
The saucer sled is about as simple as it gets, but it gets you down the hill. This model is classic red and has rope handles.LL Bean Rocket Linkable Sled
This sturdy plastic sled features a padded seat, hand grips, and foot holds. What makes this sled unique is that it comes with a linkable strap, which allows you to create a connected chain of two or more of these snow "rockets".Flexible Flyer
This classic sled features a wood bed and red steel runners. It can support up to 250 pounds, making it a good choice for adults and children.Eurosled Snow Flipper Sled
Simple in shape and appearance by more sophisticated than your basic saucer, this plastic scoop-shaped sled is suitable for young children. It has handles, a pull rope, and lever-action steering and braking controls.Aviva Arctic Blast Snow Sled
The Arctic Blast looks like a cushy, blow-up toboggan with side bumpers and handles. It can accommodate 2 riders, with handles for both to hang on while zipping down the snowy hill.Aqua Leisure Snow Tube
This clever contraption is like a tube and a sled combined. Sturdy handles help you hang on as you zoom down the hill.