Leadville Ski Joring to host 77th annual event
John Hanson/Summit Daily News
The 77th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event returns March 1-2. This competition features trained horses and riders pulling skiers through a course adorned with gates, jumps and rings on Harrison Avenue in Leadville, according to a news release.
The event is set to begin at noon on both days, with an auction set to take place beforehand at 9 a.m. Award ceremonies are slated to take place immediately following each day’s competition, the release states.
For more information, like registration, visit the official event website at LeadvilleSkijoring.com.
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