The rider steers the sled by means of ropes, a wheel, or a crossbar. Four to ten people ride in a bobsled. Specially designed bobsleds of steel and fiberglass are used for racing in winter sports events. It continues to be popular today. Another popular winter sport, Snow Snake, is the national game of the Iroquois.
Snow snakes are smooth, polished, flexible rods, made of hard wood.
When there is abundant snow, a smooth, shallow course is laid out by pulling a smooth-barked log in a straight line. This packs the snow. The course is then sprinkled with water to form an ice crust. Those playing, gather at one end of the track and take turns throwing the snakes with force, skill, and accuracy so as to make them travel the longest distance possible in the shortest time. You can see all the different cards I have available at Annie's Card Shop .