Sledding & Tubing

Sledding and tubing offer lower-risk, lower-cost snow fun than downhill skiing — good for families.

REC Safe Sledding & Tubing

Our R.E.C. Tenets, applied on the hill:

Choose a hill with a clear, obstacle-free runout. No trees, rocks, fences, ponds, or roads at the bottom.
Sled feet-first or sitting up, not head-first. Head-first sledding causes a disproportionate share of serious head and neck injuries.
Wear a helmet, especially for kids and on faster hills.
Check the hill for ice patches, bare spots and other sledders before pushing off.
One rider per sled unless it's rated for more — extra weight means less control and longer stopping distance.
Keep the hill clear. Wait for the person ahead to clear the runout before you go.
Dress in warm, waterproof layers, and change out of wet clothes promptly to avoid hypothermia.
Avoid sledding near roads, parking lots or frozen ponds, even if the hill looks like it ends safely.
Supervise young children closely. Most sledding injuries happen to kids under 12.
Know when to call it. Fading light, icy conditions or a tired group are all good reasons to stop.