Tag: Skijoring
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Skijoring is having its moment, are the Olympics next?
Thousands of spectators lined Leadville’s main street, Harrison Avenue, to catch a streaking glimpse of skijor racers over the weekend. The sport, originally from Scandinavia, features skiers towed behind galloping horses, competing for the fastest time while grabbing rings and going over jumps. While the skijoring event in Leadville, billed as the ‘Grand Daddy of…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: PBS Kids Day, Genealogy, Skate with Olympians, Rockies Fest
SATURDAY Such fun family times. Saturday is Be My Neighbor Day! in Southeast Colorado Springs with story time, a dance party and fun activities with Daniel Tiger of PBS. WeeCycle and Pikes Peak Library District will be part of the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. free activities at Family Event Center – Pikes Peak United…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Broncos watch party and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. SUNDAY The Denver Broncos play the New England…
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Skijoring in Leadville, ‘the purest form of adrenaline’
How does someone train to become a skijoring competitor in Leadville’s annual event dating back to 1949? “You don’t, you just do it,” said Greg Zevick, a racer from Durango. Thousands lined the streets Saturday and Sunday of one of the highest incorporated towns in North America, with Leadville sitting 10,152 feet above sea level,…