Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. We’ve come up with 17 DIY options.
Read our list and then look around your house. Likely you’ll find something that doubles as a sled. We can’t vouch for the effectiveness or safety of these techniques. Use your judgment.
Keep in mind that anything you re-purpose for a sled will probably get ruined and no longer be able to serve its original purpose. But it’s worth it, right?
What have you used as a makeshift sled? Leave a comment!
1. Fast constructed sled: This Instructables page shows how to make a fast sled from a cardboard box, a trash bag and (of course) duct tape.
2. Cookie Sheet
- Naturals commercial bakeware is made of pure aluminum foods bake and brown evenly due to aluminum’s superior heat conductivity. Reinforced encapsulated steel rim prevents warping and adds strength.
- Extra-large capacity pan holds more food than a standard sheet, allowing you to bake more in each batch. For sweet or savory baking; from cookies to sheet pan dinners, this is the pan you’ll reach for.
- Encapsulated galvanized steel rims stand strong against warping, preserving the shape and quality of your pans through numerous uses. Compatible with parchment paper or silicone baking mats if desired. Easy clean up; hand wash recommended.
3. Lid from plastic container
4. Boogie board
5. Baby tub
6. Cushions from outdoor furniture
7. Tarp (especially if the snow is icy and hard)
8. Snow tubes
- 2 inflatable snow tubes for kids: 40 inch inflatable snow tube can hold up to 250 lbs, perfect for kids to enjoy exciting winter snow sledding.
- High-quality Materials: 0.4 mm and 0.6 mm PVC thick bottoms are printed with safe pigments, the double layer design makes the bottom of snow tube more wear and cold resistance.
- Safety Design: Embossing technology to improve the firmness of the handle, avoiding easy pulling and tearing problems when sliding at high speed. The improvement design of the deep seat can provide sufficient cushioning, providing you with a faster and safer riding pleasure.
9. Dog bed. Ask your dog first, and then wrap it in a trash bag with duct tape.
10. Shower curtain
11. Trash can lids (not the roll-out kind, obviously; you can’t tear those up)
12. The old standby: cafeteria tray. Although you might not have one in your house.
13. Trash bags. Here is an informative WikiHow article on how to sled with trash bags. (Bring spares.)
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- Constructed from durable vinyl
- Kiddie pool comes in Assorted Colors
- This fun, round, two-ring pool is sure to delight as it is an ideal starter pool for young children
15. Sleeping bag
16. Air mattress
- ✔ FIBER-TECH BEAM CONSTRUCTION – Comprised of thousands of high-strength polyester fibers that provide enhanced comfort, stability and support; Fiber-Tech Beam Construction can withstand more weight and pressure without losing its comfort or stability
- ✔ DURABILITY – Unlike traditional air beds that tend to sink or dip over time, our 10" raised Dura-Beam Air Mattresse is designed to withstand the weight of the sleeper without sagging or losing its shape
- ✔ 2-IN-1 VALVE – The Dura-Beam Standard Classic Downy Air Mattress has a 2-in-1 valve with extra wide opening that allows for easy inflation and deflation (Air pump sold separately)
17. Yoga mat
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Abby says
How very CREATIVE you are to put together this list on HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN SNOW SLED!! Now I know what to do with my YOGA MAT!! THANKS!!