EST. 1949
THE GRAND DADDY OF EM' ALL
Since 1949, Leadville CO has become home to one of the most wild west, exhilirating xtreme sports in the world. Nestled at 10,200 ft in the heart rockie mountains.
Skijoing is a competition where a horse and rider pull a skier at a fast pace through a course that has gates, jumps, and rings. The skier is timed through the course, and penalties are assessed for missing gates or jumps, and for missing or dropping the baton or any of the rings. The competitors race for cash prizes, and teams are made up by a random draw before the start.
Spectator Information
Leadville Ski Joring is a FREE event for all spectators. Whether you need information on how to get here, where to park, or lodging. We have done our best to answer all your questions. Please remember to respect our small town while parking, spectating, and enjoying local businesses. Please keep dogs and drones at home, as they pose a safety concern by spooking horses. Official Leadville Ski Joring broadcasts will ONLY be linked from official websites and social media; anything else is considered a scam. Read over our full Visitor Information page for more information on the event schedule, good tips, etc.
Competitor Information
Each year, hundreds of horses, riders, and skiers travel from across the world to compete on Historic Harrison Ave. All of them are seeing if they have what it takes to become the next king or queen of Leadville. At 10,200ft, Leadville Ski Joring proves to be one of the most difficult races on the calendar.
This year, we will have three divisions: open, sport, and novice (no snowmobile division). For competitors, it is crucial to come prepared. Please read over all rules and information on our competitors' page. If you have any additional questions after that, feel free to contact us. There is no online registration, and registration is in person.
Leadville has been grateful to welcome competitors and visitors from across the globe for 79 years. While committed to giving back to our community. We prioritize the safety of both equine and human competitors. Learn more about the ways you can get involved.
More than 25,000 spectators travel to Leadville per weekend - in a town of only 2,500; that's a lot. Please make sure you read our Know Before You Go guide for LSJ prior to visiting. Respect Leadville and our community; help by shopping and dining with our local businesses. Please leave your dogs at home; drones are not allowed.
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