The First-Ever PRO Skijor Tour Launches This Weekend in Utah

The Wild West is officially colliding with the action sports world as the 2026 PRO Skijor Frontier Tour launches its inaugural season in Heber City, Utah. This isn’t your average day at the local hill. We're talking about horse-mounted riders towing skiers and boarders through a gauntlet of jumps, gates, and rings at speeds topping 40 mph.

While skijoring has deep roots in Nordic history as a form of winter transit, the PRO Skijor league is leveling things up for 2026. Co-founded by Utah pioneers Brian Gardner and Joe Loveridge, the tour transforms local fairgrounds into high-octane playgrounds. The Heber City kickoff also marks the 10th Anniversary Celebration of SkiJoring Utah, the legendary event that set the standard for the modern professional scene.

Competitors aren't just holding on for dear life; they’re navigating a technical obstacle course where timing is everything. With divisions ranging from Pro-Open and Women’s to Snowboard and Lil’ Buckaroos, the energy is a chaotic yet dialed blend of rodeo grit and ski-town attitude.

This isn't just about bragging rights—though those are plenty. Athletes are chasing a share of a massive $250,000 total cash prize purse across the six-stop circuit. After the dust (and snow) settles in Heber City, the tour will charge through Idaho and Montana before returning to the Utah State Fairpark for the Championship Finals in late February.

The energy at these events is part rodeo, part ski-festival, and 100% TGR-approved. Tickets for the Heber City kickoff start at $20 for Friday qualifiers, while Saturday Championship tickets are $35 (and pro tip: a Saturday ticket also gets you into Friday’s action for free). For those who want the full experience, the tour offers VIP course-side zones and tailgating spots, though these tend to sell out faster than a powder day at Jackson Hole.

Whether you're there to watch the Pro-Open elite athletes or the "Lil' Buckaroos," the Frontier Tour is bringing a fresh, raw energy to winter sports. If you can't make it to the Wasatch, you can catch the live stream on the Cowboy Channel—but nothing beats the spray of snow and the sound of hooves in person.