Skijoring: A Colorado Winter Tradition

Have you ever seen a horse pulling a skier down main street? No? Well then, you’re in for a treat. Leadville, Colorado hosts an annual skijoring competition where you can watch teams of horse, rider, and skier compete to see who can collect the most rings on a course of jumps set up down Harrison Avenue in Leadville.

This year marks the 71st anniversary of Leadville skijoring, taking place March 2nd and 3rd in the historic Colorado mining town of Leadville. That weekend also happens to be Crystal Carnival weekend, so there will be lots more to do than simply watch skijoring. So, if you’re in Vail the weekend of March 1-3, take a side trip out to Leadville for a great western weekend.

More info on the Leadville website, here.