Town was full of visitors and spectators for the event

Silverton Skijoring was a BIG weekend
Richard Weber and his horse Franks & Beans during Silverton Skijoring opening ceremony Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Richard Weber and his horse Franks & Beans during Silverton Skijoring opening ceremony Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Pro jump on 11th and Blair St photo by Critt Kuenning

Pro jump on 11th and Blair St photo by Critt Kuenning

Richard Weber from Ridgway during the Saturday opening ceremony for skijoring photo by John Zarkis

Richard Weber from Ridgway during the Saturday opening ceremony for skijoring photo by John Zarkis

Silverton Skirjoing President Jim Harper delivered lunch to volunteer Lisa Risoli photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton Skirjoing President Jim Harper delivered lunch to volunteer Lisa Risoli photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton local skijoring skier Brian Gardiner has a successful run on Saturday Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Silverton local skijoring skier Brian Gardiner has a successful run on Saturday Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Sport race division brought out some jumps on the skijor course photo by Critt Kuenning

Sport race division brought out some jumps on the skijor course photo by Critt Kuenning

Accidents happen at skijor but Silverton Medical Rescue is always on standby Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Accidents happen at skijor but Silverton Medical Rescue is always on standby Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Large crowds were all the way up and down Blair Street Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Large crowds were all the way up and down Blair Street Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Skijor fashion is one of the best parts of the weekend event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Skijor fashion is one of the best parts of the weekend event Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

The big jump is for the pro division teams photo by Critt Kuenning

The big jump is for the pro division teams photo by Critt Kuenning

John Zarkis volunteered for the street crossing that was through the big jump Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

John Zarkis volunteered for the street crossing that was through the big jump Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Some spectators got creative by building their own spectator deck off their truck Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

Some spectators got creative by building their own spectator deck off their truck Photo by DeAnne Gallegos

This past Silverton Skijoring weekend was exactly what the crew who came together to make snow for the event had hoped for, a packed town of spectators.The crowds were big and deep along Notorious Blair Street, and the cheers were loud. 91 horse and skier teams ended up competing in this weekend’s two-day competition, which included sport, open, and pro class races.Jim Harper, S...

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