sled
A sled is a vehicle designed to glide over snow or ice. It usually features a deck supported by runners or a pair of long rails and can be simple or highly engineered. Sleds are moved by gravity when descending a slope, by a person pushing or pulling from behind, or by animals such as dogs. They are used for transportation, work, and recreation in cold regions.
Common forms include sledges and toboggans. Sledges typically have a wooden or composite deck with metal runners
Sleds have ancient origins in Arctic and subarctic cultures where they enabled hunting, travel, and trade. Indigenous
Construction and materials vary by purpose. Wooden sledges with metal runners are common for traditional use;