Ski Joring

In an effort to give Talon a taste of his Scandinavian heritage, we decided to go to Leadville and check out some Ski Joring (Leadville's version of Skijoring). This is by far the craziest thing I have ever seen, but what a fun experience! The Leadville version is all about speed where horses pull the skiiers though a course down Main Street.

Talon is ready to go - complete with warm hat and sunglasses!

First we stop at our favorite breakfast joint - the Route 6 Cafe in Eagle-Vail. The Route 6 is a gas station and diner, hence the "Eat Here, Get Gas" sign. Gotta love their humor!!


It was a beautiful, bright and sunny day in Leadville - good thing Talon remembered his sunglasses!!

Here is the race course - they literally block off the main street in town.

Here they come. The horse and rider are barreling full speed down center of the course pulling behind them a skiier who is manouvering back and forth over jumps....


and collecting rings.

Then its back across the course for the next jump!

Notice how close the spectators are - this dangerous on sooo many levels!

Matt an Talon sure enjoyed it!