Skijoring
Cross-country skiing while being pulled by dogs, a horse or a snowmobile — race, jumping or slalom formats.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Skijoring?
Skijoring is a winter sport in which a skier is towed by dogs, a horse or a snowmobile. Norwegian skijoring races draw huge crowds; the American equestrian version at St. Moritz and Leadville, Colorado adds gates, rings and even ski jumps to the course. It was a demonstration sport at the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics.
Quick facts
Category
Winter Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇳🇴 Norway
Estimated origin
Ancient Scandinavian transport; competitive sport 19th-century Norway
Olympic
No
Popularity
regional
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified