The Gallatin Valley Skijoring Association will host its Bozeman Skijoring Event at Gallatin County Regional Park beginning Saturday, January 23rd and running through Sunday the 24th.
The name “skijoring” derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning “ski driving”. What originated in the Scandinavian countries as a form of winter transportation, the Western states have transformed skijoring into an action packed competition where a horse and rider pull a skier at a fast pace through a course that has gates, jumps, and rings. Modern skijoring combines Montana’s signature ski heritage with its cowboy roots into a wild, fast paced, spectacular event. Competitors race for cash and prizes based on the fastest combined times for the two-day event as well as the fastest time each day. Above all, skijoring is just another reason to get outside during the winter in Montana, socialize, and support our local athletes and sponsors. Competitor fees range from $80 to $200 per team, depending on skill level. Exhibition pricing is also available for those who simply want to give skijoring a try. All competitors must register Friday, January 22nd or pre-register online by visiting gallatinvalleyski-joring.com/online-registration/. If you register online, you must pay in advance or pay Friday night. For competitor informaton, rules and regulations, or further details, visit gallatinvalleyskijoring.com/. •
