A Sled Maker's Journal

As the weather warms, it's time to think about storing your sled until next season. By passing on these storage tips from generation to generation, you can ensure that your family's sled remains a ...

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 ...

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...

Imagine: fresh powdery snow glistening in the moonlight. You can hear the lake booming and zinging, its echoes reverberating in the night air as the ice cracks and shifts. There you are at the top ...

Toboggans have been around for centuries supplying families with winter fun, thrills and adventure. The fun continues as modern families discover the fun to be had with the family toboggan. Here ar...

Imagine: the year is 1819. It’s getting close to Christmas time and the snow cover already on the ground is getting a fresh layer of big fluffy flakes. The laughter of children echoes through the ...

Folks who’ve been to the Northern Toboggan Co. website are aware of our primary product line of wooden toboggans and wooden sleds. Those who have dug into it more realize that our products have bee...