HEBER CITY, UTAH (January 8, 2026) – Heber City will take center stage in winter sports next January as PRO Skijor, North America’s first professional skijoring league, launches its inaugural Frontier Tour with a marquee event at the Wasatch County Events Center rodeo arena on January 16–17, 2026.

Skijoring—an adrenaline-charged winter sport where a horse and rider pull a skier through a snow-packed obstacle course—combines high-speed competition with deep Western heritage. The Heber City kickoff competition will feature elite and amateur racing, live music, local food vendors, and family-friendly activities, creating an all-day celebration of snow, speed, and community.

“Heber City is a natural fit for this series,” said PRO Skijor co-founder Brian Gardner. “Utah’s ski culture and Western roots make this the perfect place to showcase the sport at a professional level.” Co-founder Joe Loveridge added, “It’s rodeo energy meets ski-town attitude, and we’re excited to bring that experience to Heber City fans.”

Co-founded by Utah skijoring pioneers Gardner and Loveridge, PRO Skijor is supported by an experienced leadership team including Greg Lipstone, Chris Castallo, and Ben Kim. Together, the group aims to elevate skijoring through a professional, multi-city competition format.

Frontier Tour Experience
Each Frontier Tour stop transforms local fairgrounds and arenas into snow-packed courses featuring jumps, gates, and freestyle elements. Main competitive divisions include Pro-Open, Sport, Women’s, Snowboard, and All-Around, along with additional participation-focused divisions such as Novice, Century, Teen, and Lil’ Buckaroo & Ponies Only. The season culminates in Salt Lake City, where top teams from across the circuit will compete for championship titles and a significant cash purse.

2026 PRO Skijor Frontier Tour Schedule
Heber City, UT — Wasatch Events Center | January 16–17
Bozeman, MT — Gallatin County Fairgrounds | January 24–25
Logan, UT — Cache County Fairgrounds | January 30–31
Boise, ID — Ford Idaho Center | February 6–7
Driggs, ID — Teton County Fairgrounds | February 21–22
Championship Weekend — Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT | February 27–March 1

Tickets for all Frontier Tour events are available at PROSkijor.com. Fans can follow @PROSkijor on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for event updates and athlete announcements. Past Heber Valley, Utah event images available here.

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About PRO Skijor
PRO Skijor is a professional winter sports series dedicated to advancing competitive skijoring across North America. Founded by Utah skijoring pioneers and seasoned media executives, the league blends elite athletic competition with the heritage of the American West, creating a bold new platform for athletes, fans, and host communities.

About Heber Valley
Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, 20 minutes from Park City, and less than 30 minutes from Provo/Orem, the beautiful Heber Valley is a quick and convenient getaway offering a wide range of year-round, iconic outdoor adventures, events, and experiences. To learn more, visit gohebervalley.com.