Skijoring
Skijoring is a term which loosely states" ski driving". It is thought skijoring was created in the Nordic countries as a means of transportation. Over the years it has evolved into a form of exercise for humans and their canine companions. Skijoring has fast become one of the most popular winter sports in the midwest urban areas. There is need for minimal equipment and one to three dogs are used. This makes the sport perfect for city dwellers with limited space / dog number limits.
Skijor 101
The Midwest Skijorers Club has created a downloadable pdf format of their class SKIJOR 101. Click here to view.
Scott Dahlquist has written an interesting introduction to skijoring. Click here to view
NSSDC Sanctioned Skijoring Events
NSSDC sanctions numerous skijoring races every season including the Midwest Skijorers Club Inc Winter Event, The City of Lakes Skijoring Loppet and the Snowflake Nordic Center Skijor/Sprint Classic. All sanctioned races have a sport and a pro class so all skill levels are welcome.
Skijoring Links
Equipment Links
Learn to skijor
The Midwest Skijorers Club offers numerous skijoring clinics each fall and winter to help you learn the basics of equipment choice, training your dog and proper ski care.
Fall Training Schedule
REI Skijor presentation November 3, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
French will have a skijor 101 clinic on Novermber 15, 2008.
Ride and Glide is offering reduced rates on winter ski classes for Midwest Skijorers Club members.
for more information contact the Event Coordinator for the Midwest Skijorers Club by clicking here