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...

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...

Over years of assisting my father in ripping, cutting, planing, tapering, and finally…bending hardwood, it's safe to say that I've picked up a few things about the craft. However, as a science and ...

A History of Cargo Sleds - Pulling Your Own Weight and Other Objects Too! Cargo sleds have been around for an especially long time. In fact, archeologists discovered sleds in ancient Egypt. They we...

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...

Sometime after the toboggan or "flat sled" arrived on the scene, experimentation began with runner sleds. The need had arisen for a more rigid sled that could support a heavy load on narrow runners...

HELLO JOHN! Finally, we got to see the full power of the sled today.  Loaded with wood, it ran as if there was no wood in it.  Such a smooth, well built, device.  Our winter has been disappointing...