Aizkolaritza
（重定向自Aizkolari）
![Basque wood-chopping competition on the Trinitate Plaza in San Sebastián](/Images/godic/202412/18/AizkolariakDonostia5519.jpg")
![Luxio chopping a trunk with a 2.10m diameter in 1949](/Images/godic/202412/18/LuxioApustua5519.jpg")
Aizkolaritza [ais̻koˈlaɾits̻a] is the Basque name for a type of wood-chopping competition. They are a popular form of herri kirol (rural sport) in the Basque Country. Competitions are commonly held at most festivals, especially town festivals and usually involve at least two individuals or teams competing against each other.