A Sled Maker's Journal

It is always interesting how a chance encounter can set a person on an amazing path and completely change the trajectory of many lives as a result. The news is always full of what is going wrong i...

Ever since my dad started Northern Toboggan & Sled in the 90s, I've admired the craftsmanship and care he continuously puts into each toboggan. With no automation, it is just a man, his hand to...

I remember in grade school getting weekly spelling lists. Never a strong speller - and prior to the era of Siri and auto correct – this was the part of every week I could do without. I'd stumble ov...

We’ve got snow! In our neck of the woods, the first snow often fell well before Thanksgiving.  Enthusiastic to get on the land, we'd have cross country ski trails groomed and many toboggan rides un...

We received this note and pictures earlier this winter. Seeing smiling faces and knowing that folks are out enjoying the winter season and using dependable gear is why we do what we do! Hello! Toda...

The past two years have brought about a lot of change for Northern Toboggan Co. As Jackson and I have started to take over much of the business vision and direction, one of our biggest targets is t...

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is the joy we help bring to the Holiday Season. This year was no different as we received a flood of "Thank You's", stories and pictures from happy custo...

"After many years of dreaming, planning, and saving, my husband and I set out to self build our dream home. It was a long, yet rewarding journey. We wanted to do most of the work ourselves, but we ...

Summertime orders always generate increased interest by our toboggan making team. Usually folks wait until closer to when the snow will fall to order their toboggan, however this summer we were ask...