OFF TO THE RACES

January 18, 2022
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~ THIS WEEKEND'S EVENT ~

This weekend Skis & Saddles returns to
Pagosa Springs, CO

https://www.skisandsaddles.com

The course is semi-circular
and there will be Novice, Snowboard, Sport & Open Divisions

More fun for the family and friends includes
sleigh rides, a competitor costume contest and
a concert featuring Chancey Williams!

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~ MORE NEW EVENTS FOR 2022 ~
Two races have been added!

The first is in West Yellowstone, Montana
on February 26 & 27

This race is being organized by Brittany Delehant and Tayler Stobaugh
who both competed at San Juan Skijoring.

https://www.facebook.com/WestYellowstoneSkijorAssociation

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The second is in Topsham, Maine
on February 12

This race was inspired by Skowhegan, Maine's Winter Carnival event.
Topsham is 70 miles south of Skowhegan.

https://www.facebook.com/topshamfair/

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~ RECENT UPDATES ~

Chapman Ranch Skijoring
in Clark Fork, Idaho
on January 29th

Registration is open online
https://www.chapmanskijoring.com

Mandatory in person competitor event/dinner
on Jan 28th at 4 pm
at which time the course can be viewed,
and anyone still needing a teammate can be matched up.

Check out this FUN promotional video
which talks about the AMAZING prizes like
a horse, a custom saddle & a custom hat PLUS cold, hard CASH!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=469161457971893&extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&ref=sharing

Updates are coming soon, but we can tell you that
there will now be two separate tracks, one straight and one with a curve.
Also, skiers will NOT be limited to two runs,
as currently stated in the rules,
but will be allowed at least 4.

Please direct any questions to Jenna Mickelson
booking@chapmansprings.com

Click here for course layouts.
(The map is NOT to scale and we are told the curve will be
more gentle than it appears. Also, note the ample runouts.)

https://www.chapmansprings.com/skijoringmap/

Click here for Rules & Regs
(Skiers will NOT be limited to two runs
this change will be made shortly.)

https://www.chapmansprings.com/skijoringrules/

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Gillette Ski Jor Derby
in Gillette, Wyoming
on February 26th

This will now be a one day race and the teams will not be run side by side.
Organizers in Gillette will be partnering with Sundance and Sheridan,
towns that will also be hosting one day races in Wyoming.

http://gilletteskijorderby.com

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~ SOME RACES STILL TBD ~

Currently, the races in
Whitefish and Butte, Montana
are not listed as part of the town's winter carnival activities
so we recommend going to their Facebook pages for any updates.

Also, the exhibition event in
Banff, Alberta, Canada
is postponed.

For a full schedule of 2022 events, go to www.skijorusa.com

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~ FACES OF SKIJORING ~

Check out over 100 photos from San Juan Skijoring!

https://www.facebook.com/skijorusa/photos/

TAG AWAY ! ! !

Action shots by Scotty Kenton can be found on the event's FaceBook page.

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~ LATEST RESULTS ~

San Juan Skijoring
in Rigdway, Colorado

Junior Division
1st Place ~ Kimber Cook & Bailey Armbrecht ~ Badger 1:04.19
2nd Place ~ Tyler Ferguson & Cayden Ferguson ~ Birdie ~ 1:05.77
3rd Place ~ Kimber Cook & Jackson Kopasz ~ Hooey ~ 1:13.56

Snowboard Division
1st Place ~ Trent Sanders & Pete Macomber ~ Snake Oil ~ 45.72
2nd Place ~ Ryan Montroy & Kalei Pitcher ~ Worm ~ 46.50
3rd Place ~ Richard Weber Jr. & Shane Carrick ~ Dirty ~ 46.78

Switcheroo Division
1st Place ~ Dennis Alverson & Aaron Griffen ~ Scooter ~ 47.49
2nd Place ~ Fiona Averson & Phoebe Alverson ~ Raven ~ 1:00.70
3rd Place ~ Jed Moore & Rob Conaty ~ Pete ~ 1:08.52

Novice Division
1st Place ~ Caitlan Moore & Jed Moore ~ Peaches ~ 1:03.92
2nd Place ~ Bella Adkisson & Milo Deitemeyer ~ Cupacabra ~ 1:07.66
3rd Place ~ Erin Luks & Becky Deitemeyer ~ Cinder ~ 1:12.96

Sport Division
1st Place ~ Jennifer Butler & Foster Kennedy ~ Fast ~ 40.42
2nd Place ~ Caleb Valdez & Foster Kennedy ~ Chilli ~ 40.67
3rd Place ~ Melissa Ostrander & Foster Kennedy ~ Itchy ~ 41.02

Open Division
1st Place ~ Sarah McConnell & Tyler Smedsrud ~ Derby ~ 39.48
2nd Place ~ Josh Abbott & Colin Cook ~ Red ~ 40.53
3rd Place ~ Sarah McConnell & Jake Benda ~ Hardy ~ 40.94

~ FUN FACTS ~

Foster Kennedy traveled all the way from Alberta, Canada
to claim 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Sport.
Rob Conaty continues to ski his heart out at the tender age of 62
and was brave enough to compete in the Switcheroo
placing 3rd with bull rider, Jed Moore.
Caitlan Moore competed for the first time in the Novice Division
and took home a 1st Place buckle!

For full results, go to the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/sanjuanskijoring/photos/pcb.4853742944685180/4853742574685217

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~ INTERNATIONAL SCENE ~

In Poland, skijoring is A GO in 2022!

Seven races are planned in the southern region, the Podhale,
where the Tatra Mountains provide ample snow.
At the heart is the ski resort of Zapokane.

The best known form of skijoring are horse races organised on the occasion of
'kumoterska gońba'
– a traditional mountain sledge parade and race held in the Podhale region.
Competitors take part in two types of entertainment:
skiring (a riderless horse) and ski-skiring (a horse guided by a rider)

16 January 2022 – Szaflary
23 January 2022 – Poronin
30 January 2022 – Biały Dunajec
6 February 2022 – Kościelisko
13 February 2022 – Bukowina Tatrzańska
20 February 2022 – Zakopane
27 February 2022 – Ludźmierz

https://podhaleregion.pl/parady-gazdowskie-i-kumoterki-2022/

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~ MEDIA EXPOSURE ~

The Cowboy Channel

will be televising some 2022 events LIVE.
Bear in mind, you have to have a certain provider to get this channel.
Skijor USA met with videographers in Ridgway, CO
and will be seeing them again at Skijoring Utah.
They may also be at Big Sky, Canterbury Park and Leadville.
We'll keep you informed!

Skijoring Magazine
has been keeping up with the latest news.

Colorado events got a mention in the Denver Post on Jan 3rd

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/01/03/skijoring-snowkiting-speed-riding-colorado/

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Lonely Planet gave skijoring a mention in their Montana edition on Jan 4th

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-winter-activities-in-montana

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On Jan 13th, the Topsham, Maine event was announced.

https://www.sunjournal.com/2022/01/12/topsham-to-hold-first-skijoring-racing-competition-in-february/

Thank you, Scott Ping, for keeping everyone informed!
(Skijoring Magazine is also covering skijoring with dogs for those who might be interested.)

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Our thoughts are with Steve Noyes who is undergoing collar bone surgery soon.

JOR ON! and Stay safe and healthy!

Loren Zhimanskova,
President, Skijor USA, Inc. & Skijor International, LLC