The 77th Annual Leadville Ski Joring Event

Mark your calendars for the 77th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event, set to captivate spectators on March 1-2, 2025. This exhilarating competition features skilled horses pulling daring skiers through a course adorned with gates, jumps, and rings.

What is Ski Joring?
Ski Joring is a competition where a horse and rider pull a skier quickly through a course with gates, jumps, and rings. The skier is timed through the course, and penalties are assessed by missing gates or jumps and by 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. The Leadville Ski Joring event has been going on in Leadville since 1949 and is one of the country’s premier events of its kind.

“Ski Joring in Leadville isn’t just an event—it’s a tradition that brings our community together in the most exhilarating way. There’s nothing quite like the rush of watching skiers and horses race down historic Harrison Avenue, surrounded by the energy of locals and visitors who share a love for adventure. It’s a weekend of heart-pounding action, camaraderie, and pure Rocky Mountain magic—you just have to be here to feel it.” – Adam Ducharme, Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes Tourism and Economic Development Director

Competitor Registration:
For those eager to participate, registration takes place at the Elks Lodge, 123 W 5th Street, on Friday night, February 28th (starting approximately at 6:00 pm) for Saturday’s event and on Saturday night, March 1st (directly following the awards ceremony) for Sunday’s event. No pre-registration is available for the 2025 event. Questions or to express your intent to participate, contact Duffy Counsell at 970-471-5535 or reach out on Facebook.