KENNEBEC JOURNAL • February 22, 2025
Skijoring began in Scandinavia, usually with dogs or reindeer instead of horses, and the sport made its way to the U.S. as early as 1915. Maine is now a hub for the sport on the East Coast. Main Street Skowhegan, the town’s major economic development nonprofit, brought skijoring to Maine seven years ago at Eaton Mountain. The popularity of Skijor Skowhegan has skyrocketed. Thousands of spectators braved the cold and wind Saturday to watch the festivities, hovering right around record attendance.