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
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 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
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
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
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
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, Silverton Skijoring …
