Skijoring in Whitefish

Cowboys on horses will be pulling skiers behind ropes when the World Skijoring Championships returns to Whitefish on Jan. 25-27, with four competitive divisions, from novice to expert, Calcutta betting and $15,000 in prizes and money. Team registration will take place at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish on Friday, Jan. 25, starting at 7 p.m. People needing riders or skiers will be teamed up. Racing will take place at the Whitefish City Airport east of town on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, starting at noon. Prizes will be awarded at the Craggy Range Bar in Whitefish on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m., with music by John Dunnigan starting at 5 p.m. For more information, visit online at www.whitefishskijoring.com.