Oh, Give Me A Hill, And the Ring of a Drill!
Mining – that’s really what it’s all about in Leadville. It’s why the city was established. It’s a big part of today’s local economy. So it’s no surprise that it’s the Mining Events that real draw the crowds during Boom Days.
Jackleg Drillers: Men of Steel! Photo: Kathy Lippert
For miners, the competition provides an opportunity to show off skills. Participants come from all across the region. For the spectators, the “games” can seem a bit confsuing . . . what are they doing? What do they call that?
So to break down the lingo and skills needed for the Mining Events: 
