Heber City to host first stop on professional skijoring Western circuit

Skijoring involved skiers pulled by a teammate on horseback through a snowy obstacle course. Photo: Courtesy of Go Heber Valley

HEBER CITY, Utah – North America’s first professional skijoring league will launch its inaugural Frontier Tour in Heber City with a two-day event January 16–17.

Held at the Wasatch County Events Center rodeo arena, this unique winter sport will feature skiers pulled by horses through a snow-packed obstacle course. Skijoring has a deep Western heritage, and each stop on the Frontier Tour will transform local fairgrounds and arenas into snow-packed courses featuring jumps, gates, and freestyle elements.

The Heber City kickoff competition will feature elite and amateur racing, live music, local food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Main competitive divisions include Pro-Open, Sport, Women’s, Snowboard, and All-Around, along with additional participation-focused divisions such as Novice, Century, Teen, and Lil’ Buckaroo & Ponies Only.

“Heber City is a natural fit for this series,” said PRO Skijor co-founder Brian Gardner. “Utah’s ski culture and Western roots make this the perfect place to showcase the sport at a professional level.” Co-founder Joe Loveridge added, “It’s rodeo energy meets ski-town attitude, and we’re excited to bring that experience to Heber City fans.”

The season will culminate in Salt Lake City, where top teams from across the circuit will compete for championship titles and a significant cash purse.

2026 PRO Skijor Frontier Tour Schedule

• Heber City, UT — Wasatch Events Center | January 16–17
• Bozeman, MT — Gallatin County Fairgrounds | January 24–25
• Logan, UT — Cache County Fairgrounds | January 30–31
• Boise, ID — Ford Idaho Center | February 6–7
• Driggs, ID — Teton County Fairgrounds | February 21–22
• Championship Weekend — Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT | February 27–28

Tickets for all Frontier Tour events are available at PROSkijor.com. Fans can follow @PROSkijor on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for event updates and athlete announcements.