I have no concept of the winter months without snow. In all the cities I've ever lived, snow has always blanketed the sidewalks, roads and trees with magical beauty. But living in climates without flakes doesn't mean you have to miss out on this timeless winter tradition— enter the snow-less sled.
You can find this sled at Hammer and Schlemmer for $89.95. It has two trays that are filled with water and then frozen which attach to the bottom, so even though you might not have any snow, the sled itself has you covered.
We like the idea of sledding in summer months or those in warmer climates being able to experience the joy of the wind in your face while going downhill faster than should be allowed. Now if only there was an ocean-less surfboard for those of us without a coast line all would be right with the world.
If you wanted to try and craft your own, the idea of filling a baking sheet with water to freeze isn't a bad idea, though the method in which each block of ice would stick to the sled — well you're on your own there! Happy sledding!
(Image: Hammer and Schlemmer)
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This looks a lot more comfortable, though a lot more expensive than ice blocking which is what we do when we're craving a sled. (buy a large block of ice at store, cover top with folded towel, sit on it, slide down hill.)
I loved sledding growing up and now, living in Florida, I want to love this idea. But I think by the time I arrived wherever I would sled (and it's fairly flat here but say I found a hill), I'd already be melted. :-(
I live in a pine forest and a local librarian told me of using sleds or cardboard to ride down hills covered by pine needles. I had never heard of this! I'm from Kansas, so not a lot of sledding there (few hills) but enough to get the idea... I really want to try the pine needle sledding with my kiddo!