When most people think of animals capable of pulling a human through snow they immediately consider the husky.

But a cat from Norway has set out to prove that felines are just as accomplished when it comes to extreme winter sports.

The cat in question is three-year-old Jesper who enjoys nothing more than taking the strain and ferrying his owner through winter wonderlands.

Determined: Jesper proves that cats are just as accomplished as dogs when it comes to winter sports

One-of-a-kind: Unlike other cats, Jesper appears content while on the lead and pulls his owner through snow

Unlike other cats, who will not even humour the idea of wearing a collar and harness, Jesper appears quite content while on the lead.

Captured on camera, the feline runs along a track in the snow while pulling his owner - who wears a pair of cross-country skis - along the flat land.

Remarkably the cat does not appear to get out of breath despite partaking in the gruelling activity.

Later in the clip the cat is picked up and carried by his owner, who skis down the sloped section of the track.

Happy: The cat is picked up and carried by his owner, who skis down the sloped section of the track

Athletic: The cat does not appear to get out of breath despite partaking in the potentially gruelling activity

Jesper makes the most of the cold wind in his face and stares at the camera while perched on his owner's shoulder.

In his native Norway, Jesper is somewhat of a celebrity and boasts more than 20,000 likes on his personal Facebook page.

Commenting on the video, which quickly went viral after appearing in a number of places online, one viewer wrote: 'This is amazing!

'My cat just flopped onto the floor when I put a harness on her.'

Active: The feline runs along a track in the snow and pulls his owner, who wears a pair of cross-country skis