Air-sled Mural

Inside Crosby-Ironton High School you will find this fascinating mural depicting two locally-made Trail-A-Sled, Inc. air-sleds. This large mural was hand-painted in 2018 by Taylor Burley and was part of an on-going art project, under the tutelage of instructor Andrew Otterstad. The mural project featured elements of unique cultural and historical significance to the Crosby-Ironton area.

The manufacturer of these air-sleds (Trail-A-Sled, Inc.) operated in Crosby-Ironton for many years, before evolving into Scorpion Snowmobiles, a leading manufacturer of recreational products. The company closed its doors in 1981. The two air-sleds depicted in the mural are from 1959 and 1962 and represent the company’s groundbreaking four-seat, and two-seat air-sled models – forerunners of the modern snowmobile.

Crosby-Ironton School District, one of many local organizations and establishments working to keep Cuyuna Lakes history alive and well.