Grass Sledging
GRASS SLEDGING
Remember the joy of a snow day? Same sledge, same squeals, just swap the snow for a summer hillside. Scarf and mittens not required.
Grass sledging is exactly what it sounds like: sledging down a grassy hill instead of a snowy one. You sit in a tough plastic sledge, point it downhill and go, steering with your weight and braking with your heels. It's quick to pick up, surprisingly speedy and delivers pure childhood joy to fully grown adults.
Some grass sledges are simply a smooth, hard plastic shell that slides over the turf. Others sit on runners, rollers or a short set of tracks underneath, a bit like a very small tank, which helps them roll rather than drag. Either way, the result is the same. Gravity does the work and you do the screaming.
Short, smooth grass and a steeper slope mean more speed. A long, flat run-out at the bottom gives you room to slow down gracefully, or at least slow down.
It's about as beginner-friendly as adrenaline gets. There's no balancing and no standing up. Your Activity Leader runs through a safety briefing, shows you where to set off and which way to walk back up, and then you're away.
Sit up with your feet at the front and hold the sides or handles. Lean to turn, or drag a heel on the side you want to go. Press both heels down to brake. Keep your hands and elbows inside while you're moving.
You absolutely can, and you absolutely will. Once everyone has found their line, side-by-side races are where grass sledging really comes alive. Tuck in, keep your heels up off the grass and let the slope do the rest. Winning is mostly down to a clean start and not steering into your neighbour. Losing is mostly down to braking out of fear. The walk back up is the perfect time to plot your rematch and trade a little light trash talk.
Closed-toe shoes with decent grip, as your heels are your brakes and steering. Trainers are perfect. Wear clothes you don't mind turning slightly green, and long trousers will spare your shins. Any safety kit, such as a helmet, is provided where it's needed. Tie back long hair and leave anything dangly behind.
DO I NEED SNOW OR ANY EXPERIENCE?
Neither. You only need a grassy slope, and beginners are very welcome. All the kit is provided.
IS GRASS SLEDGING SAFE?
Grass sledging involves speed on a slope, so falls, bumps and collisions can happen. Always sit up and go down feet first. Do not go down head first or standing up. Wait until the run is clear before you set off, and move out of the way quickly at the bottom. Follow your Activity Leader's instructions at all times.
HOW FAST DO GRASS SLEDGES GO?
It depends on the slope, the grass and the sledge. Short grass and a steeper hill make for a quicker ride, and you can always slow down by pressing your heels into the ground.
IS GRASS SLEDGING JUST FOR KIDS?
Not at all. It's just as much fun as an adult, and possibly more, because nobody can tell you it's time to go home.
Grass Sledging at Camp Wildfire
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Camp Wildfire
- 2025
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