This popular activity is open to everyone. Some people dress in snazzy snow suits while others prefer ripped jeans. How you dress, however, does not determine your success. I started to get the hang of braking and steering with my feet during my first trip down, and later discovered that lying flat back would allow me to go really fast and pass people. Care must be taken however, to steer properly as stone walls bank the curbs.
Hand waving crowds and numerous natural bumps on the course add to the excitement.
When you need a break from the excitement, you can stop at the ski lodge for a hot chocolate and a rest. In addition to sledding, a multitude of other sports are offered. There are numerous chairlifts and t-bars for downhill skiing and snowboarding in Stary Smokovec, and other mountain villages are easily accessible by train. Little chalets make great hiking destinations. This village also boasts a bungy rope attached to an outdated high jump.