Skijoring is a sport in which a skier is pulled by an animal or vehicle. Dogs and horses are the most popular teammates, but in Finland, you might even spot skiers being pulled by reindeer. Maybe that's how Santa's reindeer stay in shape.
Skijoring
Equipment
Skier Equipment
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Cross country skis
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Ski poles
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Ski boots
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Skijor belt (attaches to dog harness via the skijor line)
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Sunglasses (optional)
Dog Equipment
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Harness
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Skijor line (with bungee)
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Dog booties (optional)
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Paw wax (optional)
Commands
Basic skijor commands:
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Hike: Go
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Whoa: Stop
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Easy: Go slowly
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Gee: Turn right
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Haw: Turn left
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On by: Continue straight and ignore distractions (Zoe is still working on this one...)
Resources and Races
Helpful Resources
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K9 Powered Sports provides a hub for skijoring events, community groups, and education.
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Skijoring Locations in MN curtesy of K9 Powered Sports
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Beginner's guide by Twin Cities Outdoors
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Skijor International showcases worldwide skijoring events of all varieties
2026 Races
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