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Steamboat Springs Skijoring 2024

February 10 @ 9:00 am - February 11 @ 11:59 am

Free
Skijor USA Skijoring

One of the fastest growing winter sports. Racing on a pair of skis with a horse pulling you. Great fun to watch!! To read more about what is Skijoring and where it comes from be sure to check out our post: Horses, Cowboys, & Skiing oh my!

As part of the century old Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, hundreds of people line Lincoln Avenue to witness the Street Events. The Street Events are a wildly popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis (or snowboards) being pulled behind horses down a snow-covered Lincoln Avenue. Horse events include Street Slalom, the famous Donkey Jump, Shovel Race, AND Ski Joring.

 

Event Schedule (based on past years event)

Saturday

9am-noon STREET EVENTS
Presented by Yampa Valley Bank
A wildly entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses along snow-covered Lincoln Avenue. Races include street slalom, ski joring, donkey jumps, 3-legged races, 25-, 50-, and 75-yard dashes, and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6-14, and non-horse events for ages 1-14. Pre-registration for horse event is required HERE. Registration opens on February 3 at 10am. Non-horse event registration is on-site the morning of the event. Don’t forget your Winter Carnival button or buff to spectate!

Sunday

9-11am STREET EVENTS
Presented by Yampa Valley Bank
A wildly entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses along snow-covered Lincoln Avenue. Races include street slalom, ski joring, donkey jumps, 3-legged races, 25-, 50-, and 75-yard dashes, and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6-14, and non-horse events for ages 1-14. Pre-registration for horse event is required HERE. Registration opens on February 3 at 10am. Non-horse event registration is on-site the morning of the event. Don’t forget your Winter Carnival button or buff to spectate!

Details

Start:
February 10 @ 9:00 am
End:
February 11 @ 11:59 am
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.sswsc.org/events/winter-carnival

Venue

Downtown Steamboat Springs
Lincoln Ave
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 United States
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