A Sled Maker's Journal

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The book Snow Walker’s Companion by Garrett and Alexandra Conover is the classic manuel for anyone interested in winter trekking and camping. The Conover’s have...

An interested winter camper asked if we could connect him with an existing customer about a hand toboggan that was purchased and has been used...