Sledging
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Difficulty
Very easy – Moderate
Duration
30 minutes to a few hours
Location
Sledging runs, hills, mountain country and winter trails
Season
Winter, whenever there is enough snow
What is sledging?
Sledging is a winter activity in which you slide over snow on a simple vehicle with runners.
It is one of the oldest ways of having fun in the snow, and people of every age do it.
It can be a simple bit of fun or an organised experience on purpose-built runs.
Sledging brings together fun, time outdoors and the old feel of winter.
Sledging: the kinds of experience
Sledging for fun
Free runs down hills or suitable slopes.
Sledging track
Purpose-built runs, for a controlled descent.
Horse-drawn sleigh
An old-fashioned ride through winter country.
Dog sledding
An adventure with teams of specially trained dogs.
Night sledging
Rides or runs put on in the evening.
How does it work?
Picking the place
You pick a spot that suits the people going.
Getting the sledging ready
The sledge and the protective gear are both checked over.
The basic rules
You learn the safety rules for going down.
The descent
The sledge is used on the chosen run, at a speed that suits the conditions.
Fun and winding down
The point of it is the experience and the company.
Who is sledging for?
Children
A classic winter activity, good for play and for discovering snow.
Families
A simple, cheerful way of spending time together.
Beginners
It calls for no experience and no special technique.
Visitors
A popular thing to do at winter mountain resorts.
Groups of friends
Good for a bit of fun and time spent together.
Anyone fond of tradition
Sledging keeps something of how winters used to be.
Level of the experience
Sledging for fun
Short runs on gentle slopes, for taking it easy.
Sledging track
Built runs with longer descents and a real sense of speed.
Sledging — adventure
Something out of the ordinary: long routes, dog sledding or mountain trails.
At a glance
Snow conditions
You need ground with a decent covering of snow.
Location
Purpose-built areas are worth using — they cut the risks.
The weather
The temperature and the visibility shape how comfortable the outing is.
How old you have to be
Children need supervising, and the activity has to fit their age.
Booking
Organised experiences may need booking when things get busy.
Clothing
Waterproof, warm clothes are recommended.
Gear
Sledging
The main kit for getting about on snow.
Safety helmet
Worth wearing, especially on the faster tracks.
Winter clothes
They keep out the cold, the wind and the wet.
Waterproof boots
They keep you comfortable and warm.
Gloves
They keep your hands warm while you are on the sledge.
Goggles
Handy when it is windy or snowing.
Safety
Simple as it is, sledging still asks you to keep to a few basic rules.
Sledging — frequently asked questions
No. It is open to just about anyone.
Yes, with supervision and on runs that suit their age.
Organised experiences may come with special runs, guides or traditional versions.
Many resorts and holiday spots have hire services.
In the winter season, once there is enough snow.
Yes — it is one of the most popular family activities of the winter.
Having fun, winding down and enjoying what winter is like.