GP Ice Race – History & Ultimate Guide

For more than 20 years, Austria’s frozen Lake Zell has hosted racing festivals in honor of Ferdinand Porsche. And despite the pandemic, the audacious, daredevil tradition carries on, though this year without the crowds. Let’s go back and take a look at the history of the GP Ice Race.

Originating from Scandanavia, Skijoring, historically was a mode of transport where farmers on skis utilized their dogs or horses to get from one place to another.