Skijoring 101

Skijoring is a sport where you cross-country ski or in-line skate behind one to three dogs that are attached to you with a tow line that has a shock cord sewn into it to cushion you from jerking as the dog pulls.

Your dog should be at least 30 pounds or larger if you want it to pull you. If you have more than one dog, consider a neckline to tie the two dogs together and dog boots for exercising on either rough or icy terrain.

The Deluxe Skijor Package includes Endurance booties, an appropriate bootie for snow conditions. For more rugged terrain, check out the UltraPaw boot.

Ultra Paws offers complete Skijor packages at reduced prices or you can purchase items separately.

Skijoring is fast becoming popular because you can reside in an urban setting with one or two dogs and enjoy the sport. Our skijoring equipment was designed with support from skijorers who understand the needs of the sport. Our Skijoring Hip Belt includes a generous fanny pack with straps to add a water bottle and reflective strips.

You can get started in this sport for under $100 (excluding your dog) so don’t settle for rock climbing belts, waist belts, unpadded belts or belts without leg straps. As a beginner, you need to start with the right equipment. We guarantee you’ll be happy you purchased from Ultra Paws.

Our equipment is perfect for the recreational skijorer but is also designed and manufactured with the hard-core skijoring competitor in mind.