This Horse-Skiing Event Starts Next Month & It's Possibly The Most Canadian Thing Ever
It’s going to be a wild ride.
Canada may be known for its love of winter sports but if you’re looking for something completely different to keep you entertained, the Pole and Spur could be the event for you.
The Pole and Spur is based around a Scandanavian sport known as Skijoring or “ski-driving,” which is similar to dog sledding, and it’s taking place in Blairmore, Alberta, next month.
Skijoring sees horse, rider and ski teams race through an obstacle course of gates, rings and jumps, all of it on snow. The fastest team to complete the course wins.
Organizers of this unique event, which is going into its fifth year, have hailed it as the “ultimate mashup of rednecks, horses and ski bums,” and it’s likely to be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.
The event kicks off at 11 a.m. at Crowsnest Pass on Saturday, March 12. However, if snow conditions aren't favourable, it will be moved to the following weekend.
Alongside the skijoring, there will also be beer gardens, food trucks and a DJ on hand to make it a day to remember.
Admission for adults is $5, and don’t forget to bring your own chair to enjoy the festivities because seating will be limited.
The Pole and Spur
Price: $5
When: 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022
Address: Blairmore, AB
Why You Need To Go: For a unique winter sports experience with beer and food trucks on hand to make it a truly memorable day.
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