Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site : Life in Plymouth Notch: Winter : Jack Jumper

Jack Jumper

Courtesy of the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation

The jack jumper is a type of downhill snow vehicle that requires considerable skill and balance. The rider sits on a plank seat mounted on a pedestal which is attached to a single runner. A shift in body weight is the only means of steering. This example has traces of old red paint on the seat and pedestal.

March 3, 2010

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