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Published: March 1, 2018
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Rylie Harvie pulls Jean Loius Frank over the skijor long jump. | Mike Sturk photo

Skijordue was held in DeWinton, Alta., Feb.10, in which people on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehicle. Photographer Mike Sturk was on hand to capture the action.

Skijordue was held in DeWinton, Alta., Feb.10, in which people on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehicle. Photographer Mike Sturk was on hand to capture the action.

DeWinton, Alta - Feb. 10, 2018 - Rylie Harvie pulls Jean Loius Frank over the skijor long jump. Skijor is a Norwegian word meanng ski driving where persons on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehcle. In DeWinton, it's called Skijordue which began as a private event that combined skijor and fondue and apres ski. It started as a private event for a dozen people and has grown to more than 1000 where there is a good chance of seeing top rodeo cowboys pulling top skiers. Skijor Canada is now a fast-growing sport with events throughout Alberta. (Mike Sturk photo)

DeWinton, Alta - Feb. 10, 2018 - Dana Kolubinski (L) and Jennifer Whyte hang on for dearlife in the skijor lounge race. Skijor is a Norwegian word meanng ski driving where persons on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehcle. In DeWinton, it's called Skijordue which began as a private event that combined skijor and fondue and apres ski. It started as a private event for a dozen people and has grown to more than 1000 where there is a good chance of seeing top rodeo cowboys pulling top skiers. Skijor Canada is now a fast-growing sport with events throughout Alberta. (Mike Sturk photo)

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DeWinton, Alta - Feb. 10, 2018 - Riders on horseback pull one skier down the course and another skier for the return trip in the skijor relay. Skijor is a Norwegian word meanng ski driving where persons on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehcle. In DeWinton, it's called Skijordue which began as a private event that combined skijor and fondue and apres ski. It started as a private event for a dozen people and has grown to more than 1000 where there is a good chance of seeing top rodeo cowboys pulling top skiers. Skijor Canada is now a fast-growing sport with events throughout Alberta. (Mike Sturk photo)

DeWinton, Alta - Feb. 10, 2018 - Rylie Harvey pulls Jean Louis Frank through the skijor circuit race. Skijor is a Norwegian word meanng ski driving where persons on skis and snowboards are pulled by a horse, dog or motor vehcle. In DeWinton, it's called Skijordue which began as a private event that combined skijor and fondue and apres ski. It started as a private event for a dozen people and has grown to more than 1000 where there is a good chance of seeing top rodeo cowboys pulling top skiers. Skijor Canada is now a fast-growing sport with events throughout Alberta. (Mike Sturk photo)

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