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Vintage Inspired Sledding – Tips & Tricks
Words LAUREN HEDENKAMP Photos SARAH TERRANOVA by the Gourmet Glamping Girls
T oday sledding is a fun wintertime activity for family and friends to enjoy together but it actually originates from an- cient times. Sleds were created for practical use in areas of the world that had consistent snow cover. They began by being used to transport materials and people with pulls for dogs or horses to pull the cargo. The history of sledding developed from practical use, to competitive and recreational. Sledding has evolved from a pastime, creating the feeling of embracing history. An activity others enjoyed before technology, bringing us back to our roots with a vintage sentiment. If you’re looking to enjoy a vintage inspired sledding outing this year here are a few tips to prepare! Here are a few key components to planning the ultimate vintage inspired sledding outing:
1. SNACKS Proper sustenance is hugely important when planning to go sledding with friends and family. Packing snacks for the event is crucial to maintain energy during the exciting activity. The best vintage inspired, easy to make snack is popcorn. It can be made the old fashioned way over the stove with oil and popcorn kernels with a popcorn maker or in the microwave. Either way put in individual brown paper bags so everyone can hold their own snack between their covered hands. 2. BEVERAGES Hot cocoa is a wintertime staple making it the obvious choice for such a seasonal activity. Prep ahead and make creamy cocoa in a Crockpot. Store in a thermos and bring it to the hill with you! For adults over 21 grab a flask and fill with
peppermint schnapps to add a kick to the other- wise family friendly beverage. 3. KNITTED OUTERWEAR The best way to keep warm and maintain a vintage inspired fashion look is to wear knit- ted hats, mittens, and scarves. Knitted pieces are usually passed down by generations within a family. You can find these items in thrift or vintage shops. Find out if anyone in your fam- ily from previous generations enjoyed knitting and if any of the pieces were saved! 4. LOCATION Kansas City has a few well-known sled- ding spots that have the perfect size hills! The most popular include: KC MO: Suicide Hill, Brookside Park (56th & Brookside Rd), Avila University (119th & Wornall), Loose Park
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