There were many sleds, of all shapes and sizes, to choose from but one sled was used most of all...the jet sled.
Last year, my mom bought a jet sled to use as a snow sled. For most of my family, this was the first time they have heard of this use for the jet sled. In my opinion, it turned out to be the greatest sled ever (except for the wooden runner sleds from my childhood). It goes super fast, has plenty of room for two (on Saturday it held four adults), and it is difficult to tip over. The downside of the jet sled: it is difficult for younger children to steer so be sure there are no buildings, fences, or poles around if you intend to try this at home. In the picture below, my aunt, who hasn't been sledding in a few decades, accompanied my brother down the hill in the jet sled and enjoyed every moment of it...even though she is about to fall out and the look of fear overwhelmed her typically jolly face.
If you have short legs, it may be difficult to get out of the jet sled. One way to overcome this obstacle is to tip the sled over and roll out. P.S. Putting a pad in the sled helps protect your tailbone after a hard landing...getting air is no challenge for this sled!
While walking up the hill, one of my cousins said to me "I can't believe you climb mountains for fun." I had to laugh because "fun" would probably be that last word I would use to describe hiking up and down mountains. Don't get me wrong, I very much enjoy hiking, but the "funnest" parts of the day are lunch breaks at shelters among fellow hikers, seeing wildlife run across the trail, finding a clean water source, seeing for miles after reaching the summit, the smell of fresh air, and the sense of accomplishment at the end of a long, strenuous day...not the actual hiking :)
The younger children were not fans of hiking up the big hill so they made snowmen and snow angels instead.
Overall, it was a great day and I can't wait until next Christmas so it can happen all over again. THE END.
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