Amish Yooper Caught on Camera Skiing Behind Buggy in the U.P.

Well, that's not something that you see every day.

Recently, an Amish man was caught on camera skiing behind a horse and buggy in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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Think of it like water skiing, just in the cold, and with a horse and buggy instead of a boat.

Are There Amish People in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?

Well, personal experience tells me that, yes, there are. Plus, there's this video as further proof.

But, if you need a more official answer, you can consult the folks over at Amish America.

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According to them, there are actually three Amish settlements in the U.P. - one in Mackinac County, one in Chippewa County (near Sault St. Marie), and one in Delta County. As of 2015, there were roughly 300 Amish people residing between those three settlements.

Amish Man Skis While Being Pulled By Horse and Buggy in Michigan's U.P.

I'll admit that up until now, one of the most interesting things that I've ever seen in my forty-plus years on this Earth was a horse and buggy navigating its way through a roundabout in Sault Ste. Marie. But now, there's this video.

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It was captured by photographer JJ Shafer, who says that he witnessed this while driving down Mackinac Trail near Sault Ste. Marie. It's hard to say WHERE on Mac Trail this happened since it's a pretty long road (er, trail) that stretches from St. Ignace all the way up to Sault Ste. Marie.

I don't know if the Amish are allowed to participate in organized sports, but if so, this guy should try out for the Olympics.

Seriously, dude has some SKILLS! (And I'm impressed/surprised that his hat never flew off.)