I don't see any reason why it would not work, However professional sleds use steel lined runners. You can use birch and for extra slipperiness consider lining the bottom with a 4mm or 5mm steel.
The gravitational force of the sleigh resting on the runners and the normal force that the runners exert back on the sleigh. These will be equal and opposite. There will be some torque forces too if the sleigh is moving.
SLEIGH : a vehicle, usually horse-drawn, with skids (runners) to traverse snow
A sleigh is a light vehicle on runners, pulled by reindeer, to carry Santa and Christmas presents over ice and snow.
Between the runners and the snow.
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SLEIGH : a vehicle, usually horse-drawn, with skids (runners) to traverse snow
The mode of transport is a sleigh. The bit where it goes 'Oh what fun it is to ride n a one horse open sleigh'.
* sled * sleigh is probably the one * sledge * toboggan skibob
Santa rode in his sleigh pulled by reindeer, delivering toys to children all around the world on Christmas Eve.
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A grasshopper on your birch tree is neither good or bad but it is harmless.
1.a light vehicle on runners, usually open and generally horse-drawn, used esp. for transporting persons over snow or ice. 2.A type of sled 3.To travel or ride in a sled. Hope that helps!!