At Leadville Ski Joring Weekend, see the unique sport of ski joring and join mountain bike and Nordic ski races, live music and umpteen other kinds of winter fun!
WHAT IS SKI JORING?
Leadville Ski Joring is an action-packed sport where a horse and rider race down snow-packed Harrison Avenue in Leadville’s downtown, pulling a skier who’s holding onto a rope. As the horse gallops, the skier flies over jumps and spears rings set up along certain parts of the course. It’s a thrilling event to watch or join!
See what the New York Times had to say about this thrilling event in The Wild West, On Skis.
You can ride your horse or ski, bid on a team at the Calcutta auction, or line up on Harrison Avenue to watch the excitement! Kids can get in on the action, too, and try ski joring behind a snowmobile on Saturday.
WATCH SKI JORING
Check their website closer to the event for the current schedule
Leadville Ski Joring is free to watch! For everyone’s safety, no dogs or drones are allowed.
Schedule:
National anthem at 11:45, first horse on the avenue at high noon – Open division, Sport division, Novice (Snowmobile) division.
Awards are presented that evening at the Elks Club (123 W. 5th St.).
Kids can try ski joring behind a snowmobile after ski joring ends on Saturday.
JOIN WEEKEND RACES & EVENTS!
Every bit as fun as ski joring is the weekend celebrations surrounding Ski Joring, with unique events guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Click to read our latest Ski Joring blog learning more about the event and weekend fun!
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EVEN MORE WINTER SPORTS
Looking for even more fun activities? Round out your weekend with winter activities galore. At 10,152′, the nation’s highest incorporated city has the best outdoor fun.
Photo Credits: Ellen Bransford, Howie Stern and Keela McClenegahn
