Thrills, Spills, and Western Tradition: Teton Valley Skijoring’s Grand Showdown 2025
🏇 Teton Valley Skijoring’s Grand Showdown 2025
📍 Teton County Fairgrounds | Driggs, Idaho
📅 February 22-23, 2025
The Teton Valley Skijoring event, known as "The Grand Showdown," took place on February 22 and 23, 2025, at the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs, Idaho. This annual event celebrates the unique sport of skijoring, where a horse and rider pull a skier or snowboarder through a course filled with gates, jumps, and rings. The competition featured six divisions: Youth (12 and under), Novice, Women's, Sport, Pro, and Snowboard. Over the two days, approximately 150 races were held, with competitors vying for a share of the $30,000 in cash prizes awarded to daily and overall winners. In addition to the thrilling races, attendees enjoyed a variety of food and drinks, local vendors, and tailgating fun, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Teton Valley. The event was organized by the Teton Valley Skijor Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to honoring western traditions, boosting local businesses, and supporting underfunded charities. For more information about future events or to get involved, visit their official website.
13th Annual Driggs Snowscapes
The 13th Annual Driggs Snowscapes: The Art of Sculpting Snow took place from January 20 to 25, 2025, at the Driggs City Plaza, 60 South Main Street.
The 13th Annual Driggs Snowscapes: The Art of Sculpting Snow took place from January 20 to 25, 2025, at the Driggs City Plaza, 60 South Main Street. This free public art event, organized by the Downtown Driggs Association in partnership with Grand Targhee Resort, Mills Concrete, Teton Valley Health Care, and Teton Peaks Resort, showcased monumental snow sculptures that captivated visitors throughout the week.
Over the course of the event, seven skilled sculpting teams transformed massive blocks of snow into awe-inspiring works of art, each reflecting unique themes and stories. The community gathered to appreciate these creations and participate in various associated events.
The festivities culminated on Saturday, January 25, with the Snowscapes Community Block Party. Attendees enjoyed a range of activities, including voting for their favorite sculptures, watching a Quick Sculpt competition, sliding down a large snow slide, and savoring free hot drinks and cookies provided by sponsor booths.
The event also featured the annual Snow Ball on Friday, January 24, from 6 to 10 PM at the Driggs City Building. Guests danced to live music by Boot Juice, enjoyed food and a cash bar, and captured memories at the Snowscapes green screen photo booth.
The winners of the 2025 Driggs Snowscapes were as follows:
1st Place: "Natural Selection" by Team Snowbody Knows from Teton Valley, Boise & Cascade, Idaho.
2nd Place: "Turtle Island" by Team Winter Storm Warning.
3rd Place: "Dirt Pack" by Team On the Rocks.
Kids' and People's Choice: "Guardian" by Team SF Snow Angels.
The Driggs Snowscapes event not only highlights the artistic talents within the community but also fosters a sense of togetherness, celebrating the beauty of winter through creativity and collaboration. As the sculptures gradually return to their natural state, residents and visitors alike look forward to the next year's event, eager to see what new masterpieces will emerge from the snow.