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TODAY’S CLUE: P = G
ANSWER: TRUISM CONCERNING MOVING DOWNHILL WHEN SNOW IS COVERING THE GROUND: “EASIER SLED THAN RUN!”
Sledding
Winter Activity • Riding a Sled Over Snow
What Is Sledding?
Sledding is the activity of traveling or sliding over snow or ice on a sled. For recreation, it usually means riding downhill on a snowy slope, using gravity to carry the sled and its rider toward the bottom.
An Old Way to Travel
Long before sledding became a winter pastime, sleds were practical tools for transporting people and goods across snowy or icy ground. Their smooth runners or sliding surfaces made it easier to move heavy loads in cold regions where wheeled vehicles could be difficult to use.
Down the Hill
Recreational sledding requires little more than snow, a suitable hill, and something that can slide. Riders usually sit or lie on the sled and descend using gravity, with some sled designs allowing limited steering by shifting body weight or using the feet.
Different Kinds of Sleds
Sleds come in many forms, from traditional wooden models with metal runners to lightweight plastic sleds, saucers, and inflatable snow tubes. Designs vary in speed, steering ability, seating position, and the number of riders they can carry.
From Backyard Hills to Sport
Simple downhill sledding has more specialized relatives in competitive winter sports. Luge, skeleton, and bobsled all involve high speed descents on specially designed sleds and courses, turning the basic idea of sliding downhill into organized competition.
A Winter Tradition
Sledding remains a familiar winter pastime in snowy parts of the world because it requires relatively simple equipment and can be enjoyed by many ages. A fresh snowfall and a good hill can quickly turn a park, yard, or neighborhood slope into a natural winter playground.
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