Snow slide, we make a snow slide with our own hands

Winter is not far off, but for kids it's time for school holidays. Any parent wants his child to have fun and usefully spent time during this period. Of course, outdoor activities and family leisure are important for children and adults. So that they do not turn into a boring pastime you can entertain yourself. For example, together with children to build a snow slide, after which fun to ride with it. We'll tell you how to do this in this article.

snow Hill

Since ancient times it has been customary in Russia to ride a roller coaster on a sleigh. It was a favorite pastime and old and young. Those who live in hilly or mountainous terrain are lucky enough to wait for the snow weather and the hill is ready. And the main thing is to make no effort. Well, if there is no hill near your house, or you live in an apartment building, you can build a hill with your own hands. How to do this we will tell further.

snow slide

Making a hill with your own hands is not so difficult. To do this you will need:

• prepared ground;
• snow;
• a few shovels;
• water.

First, you need to choose a place for the future roller coaster. It is best to place it on open terrain farther from the roads. This is primarily a matter of children's safety. If necessary, release the site from debris. The size of the slide is also important with a small hill children will be uncomfortable to ride, and a big one can be not safe for children. The height should be comfortable and preferably below the growth of an adult. So you will be more comfortable to follow and help the child. The length is best done 5 m, this is the most optimal length. The shape of the roller coaster is also important.

Show your imagination and make it with a turn, or decorate the arch at the top. Children will enjoy a lot of riding on a non-standard hill. The place is planned, now it is necessary to sketch the snow in the form of a hill and ram it. Everything must be done evenly and in several stages. The angle of the slide should be from 30 to 50 degrees. The angle of the slope can be adjusted by adding material. If the hill is meant for small children, then it must be done gently from the very beginning of the work. For convenience, it is necessary to provide steps for children to climb the hill. So that they do not slip, you can put them on the boards. By the length of the slope itself, you can make a small edge from the snow so that riding children do not fall. After completion of the main work, it is recommended to fill the slide with water. To do this, you can take a bucket of water, and gradually starting with the steps to water it. Then let the water freeze, and repeat the procedure several more times until the surface becomes smooth. If during the pouring on the slope there were cracks and holes, they must be filled with snow and poured with water. After this, it is recommended to leave the hill for the night, during this time the water will freeze and in the morning the children will be able to ride from it.

How to make a snow hill

It is quite easy to make a snow slide. This will require a minimum inventory, only a couple of shovels, pieces of plywood and snow. The snow slide has a number of positive sides:

1. you can connect children to work, regardless of age;
2. no material costs;
3. pliable material gives a great flight for imagination;
4. the ability to add new items at any time.

There is only one drawback - this is seasonality. Gorka will please everyone only during the winter. The main adults and children can show imagination and create something original. To simplify the work, you can build a framework of pieces of plywood. Firmly fix them and arrange with snow. Having made descent and steps, it is necessary to take care of safety. At the edges of the descent, make skirts and provide small handrails for easy climbing on the hill. After that, the entire hill must be covered with water, to form an ice glaze. It will give the whole structure strength. For the convenience and security, the topmost area of ​​the structure can be paved with plywood. Then it is necessary to wait until the next day and you can safely start the tests.

How to fill a slide from the snow

It would seem that it may be easier to fill the snow slide with water. But, and here there are their nuances, the implementation of which will significantly simplify the work. For proper filling, the following rules must be observed:

• we must protect our hands from cold and moisture, for this we wear warm gloves, and on top of rubber;
• it is best to fill the surface in frosty weather;
• pour the best with warm water, it will quickly solidify.

All is not so difficult. For pouring it is best to use an ordinary garden watering can. With its help water is distributed evenly over the hill and the surface will be smoother. This process is quite laborious. But a few hours of work are happy children's eyes and sonorous laughter. It will be the best reward for your efforts.

Slide of snow

The snow slide can be made in different shapes and sizes. For example, you can build a wooden frame with two slopes. One, steeper and longer for adults and older children, and the other with a smaller angle and a length of descent for toddlers. After that the frame is filled with snow and the hill is ready. This structure will be durable and safe. And most importantly it can be used in the warm season. Put on the slopes sheets of sheet metal or other sliding material for the fun of children.

If you have a fantasy and free time, you can build a hill for children with arches in the form of a log cabin. On such a hill there are several descents. It will be very interesting for children to ride from such a hill. The main thing is that they will have fun and spend time.

If desired, you can beautifully decorate even the most ordinary mountain. To do this, you need paint and brushes. On the side surfaces of the slide you can draw Christmas trees, snowflakes and winter birds (for example, bullfinch). Such uncomplicated patterns will appeal not only to children, but also to adults. Kids will be happy to ride from the hill and admire the drawings on the way to the rise. As you can see, making a slide is easy enough, and having shown a little imagination you can make a beautiful even the most simple model.

This article describes the snow slides and how they can be built with their own hands. Tips are given on how to fill the resulting structure with water. Describes how to design the appearance of the structure. Using the advice of the article, you can quickly build a safe hill for children using improvised materials. Correctly fill it with water and, if desired, decorate it. Successful works.