A Sled Maker's Journal

At Northern Toboggan Co, we've always prided ourselves on crafting sleds that stand the test of time and terrain. Our sleds are more than just wood, hardware, and rope; they're a testament to exc...

Toboggans are designed to glide easily over top of all different snow varieties. They were originally designed for serving the utility purpose of hauling gear or people long distances. Sleds, on th...

When training an apprentice it is not only fun to watch their skill and confidence grow over time, but the learning becomes reciprocal.

Even the best handcrafted wooden toboggans require small modifications and repairs. From refurbishing the finish to replacing tired and loosened ropes, we have proven, centuries-old tips that take ...

We received an email the other day from one of our winter friends. They posed a question we often hear: “Now that spring is here, how do I properly store my handcrafted wooden toboggan until next w...

NTCo just finished building a couple of custom racing toboggans for the 2020 U.S. Toboggan Nationals race in Camden, Maine. 

Our wooden freight sleds have been around for quite a while. My mentor used to make quite a few each winter to support commercial fishing in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. There are a lot of i...

It’s been suggested that we have some sort of “buyers guide” on our website. Often folks who may not be familiar with the different toboggan styles need help making a decision on which toboggan wi...

If there is one thing I’ve found out over the years its getting good product shots of the toboggans and sleds is not as easy as I would have thought. I’ve certainly struggled with this in the past...