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Skijoring

By Mike Doyle, About.com

Definition: Skijoring is the sport of being pulled on cross country skis by a dog or dogs in harness. It is a combination of dog sledding and cross country skiing.
Also Known As: skijor
Examples:
Skijoring sprint races usually range from 3 to 10 miles.

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