Don’t take it from us; even Orson Welles knew the significance of a classic snow sled. Here are our favorites—from toboggan to sled to DIY kit.
![The Davos Toboggan from Swiss furniture company Graf is designed from ash wood with an extra-long sliding surface at front and back for greater stability; €\259 at Manufactum in Germnay.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/davos-toboggan-ashwood-sled-733x489.jpg)
![From Colorado-based Mountain Boy Sledworks, the Slalom Sled is made from marine-grade molded plywood with a waterproof finish. We first wrote about it in \20\1\2 when it was available directly through Mountain Boy Sledworks; today it can be found on eBay for \$\249.99.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mountain-boy-sledworks-slalom-sled-733x489.jpg)
![For the Olympian in training, the Sirch Horn Sled Abyss H\1\1 is made from \2\20;deam bended ash wood\2\2\1; with an acacia seat and stainless steel runners; \$\2\27 at Connox.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sirch-horn-sled-abyss-h11-ash-733x489.jpg)
![Made by Northern Toboggan Co., a family-run company in northern Minnesota, the Classic Wood Toboggan Sled is six feet long and fits two adults or two kids made from red oak; \$473 at Northern Toboggan Co.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/the-classic-wood-toboggan-sled-733x489.jpg)
![For the younger ones, L.L. Bean\2\17;s Child\2\17;s Toboggan and Cushion Set is \$\159. Also from L.L. Bean is the Snow Surfer for \$99, and Tandem Kids\2\17; Pull Sled for \$\189.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/l-l-bean-childs-toboggan-cushion-set-733x489.jpg)
![The Best Choice Products Kids Wooden Snow Sled, with metal runners and a flexible steering bar, is \$8\1.99 on Amazon.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/best-choice-products-kids-wooden-winter-snow-sled-733x489.jpg)
![The Lucky Bums Heirloom Collection Wooden Toboggan with Plaid Pad fits from three to four young riders; \$\148.53 on Amazon.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lucky-bums-heirloom-collection-wooden-toboggan-plaid-pad-733x489.jpg)
![The Sirch Foldable Davoser Sled Lillhammer is a small sled that collapses for easy off-season storage; \$\10\1 at Connox.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sirch-foldable-davoser-sled-lillehammer-733x489.jpg)
![Another classic from Northern Toboggan Co. in Minnesota, the Wooden Pull Sled is made from red oak, stainless steel hardware, and braided rope; \$\299 at Northern Toboggan Co.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/northern-toboggan-co-wooden-pull-sled-733x489.jpg)
![The Flexible Flyer Canadian Toboggan is 6 feet long and made of Northern Hardrock Maple; \$\135 at Target.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/flexible-flyer-canadian-toboggan-733x489.jpg)
![The Sirch Racing Sled Abyss R\13 is similar to the deem bended ash wood sled, also from Sirch, from above, but with a frame that comes to a point in the front; \$353 at Connox.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sirch-racing-sled-abyss-733x489.jpg)
![For the hands-on experience, the DIY-style Northern Toboggan Kit comes with everything you need to build your own in the comfort of your cabin; \$\299 at Northern Toboggan Co.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/northern-toboggan-diy-kit-733x489.jpg)
![The Mercedes of snow sleds, the Fully Rigged Toboggan is one for the whole family. It\2\17;s modeled after the dogsleds of Northern Canada and the Arctic. It\2\17;s made of red oak, stainless steel hardware, and canvas and comes with a custom black -enameled steel snowmobile hitch and heavy-duty canvas wrap for storage; \$\1,483 at Northern Toboggan Co.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/northern-toboggan-fully-rigged-toboggan-1-733x489.jpg)
How to cope in winter? See our posts for more:
- Garden Hacks: 10 Genius Ideas to Keep Plants Warm in Winter
- Icebreakers: 9 Eco-Friendly Tips to Clear Snow, from the High Line in NYC
- Curb Appeal: 11 Ways to Make Your House Look Welcoming in Winter
- Expert Advice: 9 Tips for a Colorful Winter Garden
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