Sledding Collection (page 4)

Happy Children On A Sled
United States: c. 1955. Two smiling children sitting on a sled in the snow

Society Sports In Tuxedo
Tuxedo, New York: January 4, 1927 Winter sports attract society people to Tuxedo. This photo shows Edith Wilmerding looking a bit apprehensive as she is about to be launched down the hill

The winters first snow brings joy to the children
New York, United States: c. 1924. The winters first snow brings joy to the children

A Boy Carrying His Sled
New York: c. 1935 A boy wearing a leather cap with goggles carrying his sled for a day in the snow

A Woman Rides On Two Friends
Canada: c. 1900 A woman stands astride two friends on sleds for a downhill ride

Children tobogganing down a hill in Canada. Photograph, late 20th century
CANADA: TOBOGGANING. Children tobogganing down a hill in Canada. Photograph, late 20th century

USA, Alaska. Musher sledding across Bering Sea ice near Nome

Four year old girl sledding in the winter at Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington. (MR)

Advertisement for Star toboggans, showing people sledding at night. Date c1887

Four young girls tobogganing
" Happy New Year!" Four young girls tobogganing down a snow covered hill. France. 1912

Foreign children sledding. Japanese print shows children sledding down a grassy slope. Date 1860

Silhouette of a sledding scene on a snowy hillside. One couple slide down the slope, watched by another couple wondering whether to copy them. Both men are in army uniform

Granpop rides the Cresta by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration featuring Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood hurtling down a piste head-first on a toboggan, much to the bemusement of a small monkey and bear. Date: 1935

Horse sledding in snow, women with dog in sled, Finland, march

Dogsledge, Northern Greenland
Dogsledge. Greenland dogs pulling Royal Danish Navy soldiers and cargo on a sledge, Northern Greenland

Dog sled, Qaanaaq, Greenland. Inuit people travelling across arctic landscape by a pack of dogs. Melting ice and receding glaciers caused by global warming is altering the subsistence lifestyle of

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Coasting on double-runner sleds in New England, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Children sledding after a snowstorm, 1800s
Sledding down a snowy village road, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Toboggan slide in a park in Montreal, Canada, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Skating by John Hassall
A group of boys enjoy some rough and tumble while sledging and skating in the snow

Make up Moment in the Snow
All ready for a days winter sport, a woman applies the last completing touch of lipstick. Her equipment includes white knitted cap and sweater, red Grenfell ski jacket

Dog sledding with huskies, Tromso wilderness centre, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

A boy slides down a giant replica sculpture of Beijings Forbidden City at the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival on Sun Island Park, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China, China, Asia

Sledding during winter carnival, Quebec, Canada, North America

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"Sledding: A Thrilling Adventure in Winter Wonderland" Embark on an exhilarating journey through the snowy landscapes of Lapland, Finland, as huskies lead you on a thrilling sledding experience. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you glide across the frozen terrain, surrounded by breathtaking views that seem straight out of a fairytale. In Saint Petersburg's Admiralty Square during the 1850s, visitors would flock to witness the awe-inspiring Russian Ice Mountain. Even Catherine the Great herself couldn't resist its enchantment and was captured visiting this icy marvel in 1788 by artist Benjamin Paterssen. Traveling further east to Siberia's Irkutsk Oblast region, find yourself captivated by dog sledding on the ice in front of Listvyanka village. As visitors revel in this unique activity amidst stunning surroundings, it becomes clear why Eurasia is home to such extraordinary winter experiences. Winter landscapes have long been celebrated for their beauty and charm. Hendrick Aver's masterpiece "Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters" from around 1608 captures the joyous spirit of people enjoying various winter activities including sledding. Aerial views reveal Lapland's snowy forests transformed into a playground for tourists indulging in dog sledding adventures. The sight is nothing short of magical; one can almost imagine stumbling upon snow fairies hidden amongst these picturesque scenes depicted so vividly by Minnie Asprey. The allure of icy mountains has fascinated artists throughout history. An anonymous artist beautifully portrays these majestic formations in "Ice Mountains, " created circa 1814. Their grandeur serves as a reminder that nature holds immense power and beauty even when covered in frosty white blankets. Sledding brings people together, creating memories filled with laughter and excitement. Whether it be children racing down hills or adults reliving their youthful spirit, there is something undeniably special about this timeless winter activity.