68th annual Leadville Ski Joring competition in Colorado

Mar 7, 2017

68th annual Leadville Ski Joring competition in Colorado

Quinn Kelley 0 Comment Nation, Sports Colorado, Leadville, skiing, skijoring

Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, Colorado, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949.

: Skier Bruce Stott reaches for the final ring while competing in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Stott who was teamed up with 17-year-old rider Savannah McCarthy, finished in first place in the challenging Open Division. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: A rider displays his ornate cowboy boots and spurs before riding in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Spectators young and old watch the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Will James of Penrose, Colorado rides his horse Red down Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado prior to the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Craig Schreiber of Leadville, Colorado warms up prior to the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Schreiber has been competing for 38 years. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider TJ Simmons and his horse Turbo wait for their turn to compete in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Dana Stiles races down Harrison Avenue towing skier Mike Fries during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Will James races down Harrison Avenue as skier Sean Gerber airs out off the first jump of the Leadville skijoring course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue towing skier and son Greg Dahl during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Nick Ehlenfeldt of Leadville, Colorado rides his horse Smarty down Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado prior to the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue towing skier and son Jason Dahl during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Will James of Penrose, Colorado rides his horse Red down Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado after the finish of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Skier Erika Hall of Buena Vista, Colorado races down Harrison Avenue during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Savanah McCarthy of Aztec, New Mexico, poses for a portrait with her horse Tank after finishing in 1st place during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. McCarthy, 17, races in the challenging Open Division where she is a dominant force. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: A rider races down Harrison Avenue while a skier navigates the course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue while skier and son Greg Dahl airs out off the final jump of the Leadville skijoring course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jorge Calzadillas races down Harrison Avenue while towing a skier during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: A rider races down Harrison Avenue while a skier navigates the course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue while skier and son Greg Dahl airs out off the final jump of the Leadville skijoring course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Skier Jason Decker reaches for the final ring while competing in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: A rider races down Harrison Avenue while a skier navigates the course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Nick Ehlenfeldt of Leadville, Colorado waits for the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Ehlenfeldt has been racing his horses in the Leadville skijoring competition for more than 10 years. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Rider Jeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado, waits for the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Dahl has been racing his horses in skijoring competitions for over 30 years. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Flag bearer Jesslyn Swirka rides her horse down Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado at the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: A rider races down Harrison Avenue while a skier navigates the course during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Turquoise paint adorns the eye of Ryan Rivera’s horse Twister during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition in Leadville, Colorado on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Spectators line the sidewalks of historic Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado to watch the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Coils of tow ropes used to pull skiers during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition lie in a wooden crate on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Ryan Rivera of Ordway, Colorado paints a turquoise circle around the eye of his horse Twister prior to the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Bridles and reins to be used during the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition hang inside a horse trailer in Leadville, Colorado on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Nick Ehlenfeldt of Leadville, Colorado, stretches out his horse Smarty prior to the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Chase Eger of Leadville, Colorado, waits for the start of the 68th annual Leadville skijoring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Eger has been competing in the Leadville Ski Joring competition for over 10 years. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Skier Bruce Stott reaches for the final ring while competing in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

: Skier Greg Dahl reaches for the final ring while competing in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. Skijoring, which has its origins as a competitive sport in Scandinavia, has been adapted over the years to include a team made up of a rider and skier who must navigate jumps, slalom gates, and the spearing of rings for points. Leadville, with an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m), the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images)

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