Crazy methods of transport across snow

[billski]

Sländan, designed in 1943, proved itself as unsafe and undependable vehicle. In 1949 Sländan program was closed.

GAZ-20, military designation НКЛ (NKL) 16/41.
Designed for civilian use, it was widely employed by the Red Army since 1941 as rescue/recovery vehicle

Tatra V-855 aerosleigh, built for Wehrmacht during the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.

And if it's not enough, here's a captured Soviet aerosleigh used by Finnish troops:

 

[billski]

The NKL-26 armoured aerosani of World War Two

The RF-8, a smaller WWII model powered by an inexpensive automotive engine

 

[billski]

WHO NEEDS SNOW TIRES?!!

 

[Conrad]

Great photos! Keep them coming!

 

[Puck it]

Soviets were bad under Stalin but I think you meant to say Nazi's.

 

[billski]

Those fans would be great for skiing. Slap it on my back. I think I'd have trouble in the bumps. One bump and I'm airborne!

 

[billski]

Only in their dreams!

 

[legalskier]