Leadville Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival Weekend

First Weekend in March

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First Weekend in March

MARCH 1st - March 2nd 2025

At Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival Weekend, see the unique sport of ski joring and join mountain bike and Nordic ski races, live music and umpteen other kinds of winter fun! View Leadville-Twin Lakes Calendar of Events

WHAT IS SKI JORING?

Leadville Ski Joring is an action-packed sport where a horse and rider race down snow-packed Harrison Avenue in Leadville’s downtown, pulling a skier who’s holding onto a rope. As the horse gallops, the skier flies over jumps and spears rings set up along certain parts of the course. It’s a thrilling event to watch or join!

See what the New York Times had to say about this thrilling event in The Wild West, On Skis.

You can ride your horse or ski, bid on a team at the Calcutta auction, or line up on Harrison Avenue to watch the excitement! Kids can get in on the action, too, and try ski joring behind a snowmobile.

WATCH SKI JORING –

Event is held the first Saturday and Sunday of March with races starting at 12pm.

Check LeadvilleSkiJoring.com for schedule!

Leadville Ski Joring is free to watch! For everyone’s safety, no dogs or drones are allowed.

Schedule:

National anthem at 11:45, then starting at 12pm - Open division, Sport division, Snowmobile division. Awards are presented right after ski joring at the Elks Club (123 W. 5th St.). Kids can try ski joring behind a snowmobile after ski joring ends on Saturday.

JOIN WEEKEND RACES & EVENTS!

Every bit as fun as ski joring is the Crystal Carnival part of the weekend, with unique events guaranteed to put a smile on your face. View Leadville-Twin Lakes Calendar of Event

EVEN MORE WINTER SPORTS

Looking for even more fun activities? Round out your weekend with winter activities galore. At 10,152′, the nation’s highest incorporated city has the best outdoor fun.