At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, sledging can be enormous fun but it can also be dangerous. Have fun but don’t be reckless. These are the safety tips from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (yes, they really do exist!):
- Never travel head-first
- Choose a safe place to sledge with deep snow and no obstructions such as trees or stones
- Do not sledge near roads or pavements or near water, whether frozen or not
- Make sure you have plenty of room at the end of the run to slow down and stop
- Only go sledging in daylight
- Wear suitable clothing – skateboard helmets and pads double up well for tobogganing