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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue while skier and son Jason 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Savannah McCarthy races down Harrison Avenue while skier Mike Fries 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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Jorge Calzadillas waits for 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue while skier and son Jason Dahl hangs onto the tow line while racing 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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Jeff Dahl races down Harrison Avenue while skier and son Jason 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Will James of Primrose, Colorado, waits for the start of the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. James 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. / AFP PHOTO / Jason Connolly (Photo credit should read JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Spectators 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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Skier Jason Dahl holds onto his baton and the rings he collected during his successful run down Harrison Avenue 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. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
A printout of horse, rider, and skier helps determine how much money to wager during the Calcutta auction 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Ryan Rivera of Ordway, Colorado prepares to mark his horse Twister with a second turquoise handprint 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Craig Schreiber
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Craig Schreiber of Leadville, Colorado buckles up his ski boots 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Rider Jorge Calzadillas races his horse Flor 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
Will James gives his horse Red a treatment of Omeprazole after racing in the 68th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2017 in Leadville, Colorado. The horses wellbeing is the top priority of their handlers during the competition. 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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
Skijoring
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, the highest incorporated city in North America, has been hosting skijoring competitions since 1949. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)