A Sled Maker's Journal

North Woods
How Do Snowshoes Float On Snow? Wooden Snowshoes & the Quiet Science of the Float
The Best Snowshoes May Not Be What You Think
There’s something almost mystical about walking across deep snow without sinking. It feels like defying gravity, like stepping into a winter dream. But...

Snowshoes
5 Big Benefits of Traditional Wooden Snowshoes...Why Woodn't you?
Now that the offseason is officially here (in most climates) you are likely to see all kinds of clearance sales from big outdoor gear companies with deep discounts on aluminum snowshoes. Before you...

Snowshoes
Bending Wood: From the Ancient to Modern Days
The very first people who thought about bending wood must have gotten the idea from watching trees sway in the wind. The process of bending wood by using steam was being used during the time of the...

Snowshoes
DIY Snowshoes: Winter Activities for Families and Couples
Finding fun, exciting winter activities for the whole family to enjoy can be hard enough on its own. Throw a pandemic into the mix and your options become even more limited. However, even in thes...
