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Best Sledding Locations
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 When
sledding, it is important to have the proper location. There are
a few very important factors that play a part in whether or not
a particular place is truly a good place for sledding. Read on to
learn what to look for in a sled area:
• Clear Area—you want
to be as safe as possible while sledding, so you want to make sure
that there is nothing in the way for you to run into. Since you
can’t always control your direction, especially children,
you will want to make sure that almost all of the area is clear.
You will want to avoid any slopes or hills that have such things
as large rocks, trees, fences, etc. People can also act as an obstacle,
possibly injuring them or the sledder, as well. This means it is
best to not go on a hill that has too many people.
• Safe Bottom—it is extremely
important that you check out the bottom of a hill before riding
it, especially if children will be sledding on it. Some hills may
end up in a parking lot or a street, and this could be very dangerous
for anyone on a sled. This becomes even more true the faster the
sled is going.
• Steepness—this is one
of the most important factors when determining whether a spot is
best for sledding or not. It needs to be fairly steep so that the
sled can actually get going, but if it is too steep, the speed can
increase to the point that the sled becomes out of control and the
driver may have a hard time regaining it. So, you want your hill
to be just right when it comes to how steep it is for sledding.
• Snow Depth—it is very
important that the hill you are thinking about using has good snow
coverage. If you happen to sled down one that doesn’t, you
may end up stopping abruptly on a dry area. This can lead to damage
to the sled and injury to the driver if you are going fairly fast.
The above tips can help you find the best snow sledding
spots, and they can help you keep safe while having winter fun.
One of the best things to look for in a snow sled location is very
few people. Be sure to check all other points out, as well, because
some hills are avoided for a reason. But, if you can find a safe
hill with few people, you can spend all day having a blast without
worrying about other people.
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