Skijoring In Leadville 2022

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGWill Faust of Saratoga, Wyoming waits to compete in the Sport division during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado walks down Harrison Avenue before the start of the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Jeff Dahl (L) races down Harrison Avenue as skier Colin Cook airs out a jump during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA rider and skier race down Harrison Avenue during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA rider pulls a skier off of a jump during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA skier carves a turn after collecting rings during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado holds a champions belt buckle that he won during the 2021 Leadville Ski Joring before competing in the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado buckles up a pair of riding gaiters before the start of the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Jeff Dahl (R) races down Harrison Avenue towing skier and son Greg Dahl during the during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGSnow explodes around Jeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado as he races down Harrison Avenue on his horse while pulling a skier (out of frame) during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT-US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGTOPSHOT - Rider Jeff Dahl (L) races down Harrison Avenue as skier and son Jason navigates the course during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA skier crosses the finish after collecting a series of rings while competing in the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Taylor Stobaugh races down Harrison Avenue as skier and Shawn Gerber navigates the course during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Jeff Dahl (R) and skier Colin Cook race across the finish during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA skier spears the final rings during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGCowboys ride their horses along Harrison Avenue before the start of the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado rides his horse along Harrison Avenue during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGHorses are lined up together during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado buckles up a pair of riding gaiters inside his and his wife Carissas trailer before the start of the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Carissa Dahl (R) races down Harrison Avenue while skier Jason Decker airs out a jump during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl of Durango, Colorado gives his horse an oral treatment of aspirin before competing in the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGRider Jeff Dahl (R) races down Harrison Avenue as skier and son Jason Dahl airs out a jump during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGSkier Bruce Stott carves a turn after collecting rings during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGJeff Dahl (L) of Durango, Colorado speaks with skier Bruce Stott before the start of the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 in Leadville, Colorado. - Dahl has been competing as arider for 27 consecutive years and teams up with his sons. 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)

US-LIFESTYLE-SKI JORINGA rider pulls a skier down Harrison Avenue during the 74th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend competition on March 5, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP) (Photo by JASON CONNOLLY/AFP via Getty Images)