Make sure you’re in control and safe.
Check the hill
- Make sure the hill is free of hazards like trees, rocks, bumps, fences and bare spots
- Check to see that there is a lot of room to stop at the bottom of the hill, away from rivers, roads or railroads
- Avoid ice-covered areas
Check your gear
- Use proper sliding equipment. Inner tubes and plastic discs are difficult to control and can be dangerous
- Avoid loose scarves, drawstrings and long ropes
- Wear a helmet. Ski helmets are recommended since they’re made for cold weather and similar falls and speed
Toboggan safely
- Kneel or sit on your toboggan. Don’t stand or lie down head first
- Slide down the middle of the hill and climb up the sides
- Make sure your route is clear before sliding
- All children should be supervised by an adult
- Please leave your pets at home. Pets may get excited, become hard to control and could cause injury