At Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival Weekend, see the unique sport of ski joring and join mountain bike and Nordic ski races, a paintball biathlon, and umpteen other kinds of winter fun!

Every bit as fun as ski joring is the Crystal Carnival part of the weekend, with unique events guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Schedule of Events

March 1, 2024

6:30 p.m. - Nordic ski down Leadville's main street before the horses do! In the Harrison Nordic Knockout Sprints, you can ski the avenue under the lights.

March 2, 2024

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, and sausage at the Elks Annual Ski Joring Pancake Breakfast (123 W. 5th St.).

Approximately 2-3 p.m.

Kids can do ski joring with snowmobiles after the main races end on Saturday. Each child may take one fun run.

6 p.m.

Ride the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series - Mineral Belt Mayhem, a fat tire bike ride after dark on the 11-mile Mineral Belt trail ringing this historic mining town.

9 a.m.

Calcutta (6th & Harrison Ave.)

Noon - 3 p.m.

Leadville ski joring – National anthem at noon, then Open division, Sport division, Snowmobile division. Awards are presented right after ski joring at the Elks Club (123 W. 5th St.).

March 3, 2024

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, and sausage at the Elks Annual Ski Joring Pancake Breakfast (123 W. 5th St.).

All Weekend
Check out all our bars and saloons for special celebrations.

Below, enjoy the pictures in our Leadville Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival Instagram gallery. Coming to the event? Tag us at @VisitLeadville so that we can feature your shots!

9 a.m.

Calcutta (6th and Harrison Ave.)

Noon - 3 p.m.

Leadville ski joring – National anthem at noon, then Open division, Sport division, Snowmobile division. Awards are presented right after ski joring at the Elks Club (123 W. 5th St.).

Date:
March 1-3, 2024

Location:
Various Venues, Leadville, CO

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