A Sled Maker's Journal

The leaves are changing colors and we’re getting ready for the winter season that will soon be here. Which means it’s almost time for little screams of laughter that erupt as they make their way d...

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 ...

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...

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...

A wonderful note and picture from one of our customers this past season! I went snowshoeing this morning and thought you would enjoy seeing how lightly the Ojibwa shoes carry me across the snow. I ...

As we settle into the groove of a new year, we want to reflect on the special moments of 2021. While this past year wasn’t the complete reprieve from 2020 that we were anticipating, we hope you fou...

"Here is a photo of our grandson Jackson thoroughly enjoying your beautiful wooden sled. Thank you for a great “American Made “ product.We will hand it down from generation to generation."Artie and...

The toboggan – depending on where you grew up, you may know it as a hat or as a sled. The word toboggan is derived from the French tabaganne. The French word is thought to have derived from an Algo...