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a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding
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The ski slope was abandoned at some point after the 1950s, but Neutaconkanut continues to be a popular yet highly dangerous destination for sledding.
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Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Dog sledding once appeared as a demonstration event in the Winter Olympic Games, but never became an official sport.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
How about for the experience of bob sledding?
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The concierge can also help with setting up activities like dog sledding, fishing, whale-watching, and fishing (or even just recommend hiking trails to blueberry patches on the property).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Dog sledding once appeared as a demonstration event in the Winter Olympic Games, but never became an official sport.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
How about for the experience of bob sledding?
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The concierge can also help with setting up activities like dog sledding, fishing, whale-watching, and fishing (or even just recommend hiking trails to blueberry patches on the property).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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